Postcards from Alba Restaurant and Wine Bar With 2009 behind us, we're looking forward to a great 2010. We have an outstanding wine dinner this month, and Alex has added some delightful new dishes to our seasonal menu. Many thanks to all of you who have supported us this past year. We look forward to sharing with you our love and dedication to great Italian food and wine in the coming months. Please pass this newsletter along to any friends who might enjoy it. Alba Restaurant and Wine Bar Website

Join us for this month's wine dinner - "A Taste of Campania" Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 This month’s special dinner features the food of Campania, the southern Italian region of Naples, the Amalfi coast, Pompeii, and the islands Capri and Ischia. The fertile volcanic soil of Campania combines with a perfect climate to produce the best fruit and vegetables in Italy. The pomodoro San Marzano is famous worldwide. The Romans were quick to appreciate the richness of the soil, the beauty of the landscape, the dry soft climate and the warmth of the inhabitants. Campania became their vast vegetable garden and their orchard, as well as the playground of the wealthy. The wines of Campania have a truly ancient pedigree, with many types dating back to early Greek colonists of the thirteenth century B.C. Its whites are highly praised, and the Taurasi, a red made from aglianico, is sometimes called the “Barbaresco of the South.” The wines for this dinner come from famed producer Terredora ANTIPASTO Mozzarella in Carozza Battered and fried mozzarella sandwich with fig jam and crispy prosciutto Terredora di Paolo Falanghina 2008 ¤ ¤ ¤ PRIMO Tagliolini ai Ricci di Mare Hand-cut fresh pasta with sea urchin roe, garlic, and peperoncino Terredora di Paolo Greco di Tufo 2007 ¤ ¤ ¤ SECONDO Braciole Thin-sliced beef rolled with prosciutto, cheese, pignoli, and rasins, braised in a San Marzano tomato sauce Terredora di Paolo Aglianico 2006 Optional Wine: Terredora di Paolo Taurasi 2005 ¤ ¤ ¤ DOLCE Budino alla Melanzane Candied eggplant cake pudding, chocolate sauce Limoncello d’Alba $55 per person With optional wine: add $10 Call for Reservations 303.938.8800

Happy Hour Saturdays Added Now you can enjoy Happy Hour in our Library Bar on Saturdays as well as weekdays. Click here to see the Happy Hour menu

Mezzo Mondays continue in January We'll continue to offer the best wine deal in town this month. All bottle are half-price every Monday. It's a great opportunity to experience that special taste treat you've been wanting to try.

Come up to our sister restaurant, Chautauqua Dining Hall, this winter Chautauqua is only five minutes from Pearl Street, but a world away. Originally just a summer place, the Dining Hall has a special charm in the wintertime. Our new menu is in place, and we'll be starting our winter schedule beginning January 14. The Schedule: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Open Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Friday: Open Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Saturday: Open Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Sunday: Open for Sunday Brunch Buffet - Closed for Dinner Click here to view the Dining Hall website