Please Join Us for our Next Wine Dinner Wednesday, October 14, 2009 A Taste of Umbria The foods of Umbria date back centuries to the civilization of the ancient Etruscans, who reaped the bounty of the land, sky and waters of Central Italy’s “Green Heart.” Umbrian wine making has long stood in the shadow of neighboring Tuscany, but has begun to emerge in recent years with the production of some outstanding Sangiovese-based wines. The area surrounding the small town of Montefalco has won acclaim for its wines made from a Sangiovese clone known as Sagrantino. ANTIPASTO Lumache in Umido Escargots in garlic, herb, and tomato sauce Palazzone Orvieto - 2008 ¤ ¤ ¤ PRIMO Strangozzi di Farro con Erbette e Mandorle Farro pasta with chard, herbs, and almonds Della Seta Rosso di Montepulciano -2006 Optional: Pardi Montefalco Rosso - 2006 ¤ ¤ ¤ SECONDO Daino in Umido Venison stew with myrtle berries and creamy polenta Giacomo Mori Chianti -2006 Optional: Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco - 2004 ¤ ¤ ¤ DOLCE Salame del Re Chocolate “salame” with espresso crème anglaise Pardi Passito di Sagrantino - 2005 $55.00 per person Optional Wine Supplement: $20 Call for Reservations 303.938.8800

Pear and Crispy Polenta is Back on our Menu This dish is now better than ever. You'll get the same crispy fried polenta and the delicious sauce made from Gorgonzola Dolce, but now we poach the pears in Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte's famous dessert wine. The result is a sweeter, softer pear, which beautifully complements the saltiness of the Gorgonzola and crispiness of the polenta. Click here to see our complete Dinner Menu

Join Us for Weeknight Family Dinners Beginning October 18, we'll serve a three course family dinner for tables of two or more. It's available Sunday through Thursday nights and the price is $29 per person. Here's the menu: First Course Antipasto Misto and Mixed Green Salad Second Course Choice of: Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb with Salsa Verde Whole Roasted Branzino (Mediterranean Sea Bass) Delicata Squash Gnocchi Family Style Sides Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Borlotti Bean Ragu Dessert Choice of: Affogato - Vanilla Gelato "Drowned" with Espresso Hazelnut Chocolate Torte The menu is subject to change

Come Enjoy our Newest Cocktail The Pink Pomelo, Matthew's latest creation, is a wonderful way to start your evening. We start with Finlandia grapefruit vodka, then add Chambord, grapefruit juice, basil, and simple syrup. We pour it into a glass rimmed with basil sugar and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Try it soon, while we still have wonderful basil from our patio herb garden. This is a unique, delicious, and refreshing cocktail.