Join us for our April wine dinner Wednesday, April 15, 2009 An Evening in Liguria Ligurians are fiercely proud of their cuisine and the products grudgingly yielded by their steep, rocky hillsides leading down to the sea. Their prized olive oil, pesto Genovese, and a bounty of wonderful fresh fish and vegetables comprise what many consider Italy’s brightest and healthiest regional cooking. The menu: ANTIPASTO Torta Pasqualina Easter tartlet of chard, spinach, and arugula with goat cheese Palazzone Dubini Bianco 2007 ¤ ¤ ¤ PRIMO Mandilli con Pesto Genovese Rough-cut fresh pasta with basil pesto and toasted pine nuts Ruffino Borgo Conventi Sauvignon 2007 ¤ ¤ ¤ SECONDO Orata in Rosso Sea bream sauteed in tomato with black olives, herbs, and a stuffed artichoke heart Ciacci Piccolomini Poggio della Fonte 2006 ¤ ¤ ¤ DOLCE Farinata Chickpea cake with limoncello sorbet and cocoa syrup Gini Col Foscarin Redcioto di Soave 2004 $55.00 per person Call for Reservations 303.938.8800

Spring Has Arrived! This is when many of our favorite things appear in the market, and we're excited to bring them to you with our April menu. Asparagus - Peas - Nettles - Fava Beans Fresh, green, and beautiful, they epitomize spring in all its glory. There will be a special Spring Green Menu later this month, we'll send you the details soon. Click the link below to see our latest lunch and dinner menus Alba Menus

Chef Alex is going to cook in Piemonte! Later this month our chef Alexander Feldman will travel to Piemonte, to spend time at Da Felicin, one of the finest restaurants in the Langhe. It's located in the lovely town of Monforte d'Alba, 18 km south of Alba. We visited Da Felicin last April and met chef Nino Rocca. Nino's grandfather Felice founded the restaurant, and when he retired, Nino's father Giorgio took over. Nino has carried on a wonderful tradition, and has generously offered to bring Alex into his kitchen to teach him the finer points of Piemontese cooking. We can't wait to see what Alex brings back from Piemonte. Click the link below to learn more about Da Felicin Da Felicin website

Join us in the Alba Bar for Library Hour. Weeknights, 5 to 6:30 $3 Beers - $4 Cocktails and Wine Browse in our library of Italian food, wine, and travel books while enjoying drinks and delicious Stuzzichini (Italian small plates). Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or re-visiting places you've already been, there's no nicer way to spend a spring afternoon. Mention this newsletter when you come in, and get your first Library Hour drink FREE!

La Terrazza (our patio) is now ready for you (weather permitting) Last week we set up our patio, and the next day we got sixteen inches of snow. No matter, the snow's nearly gone and the tables and chairs are still set. Well, not so fast...as I look outside, I see it's snowing quite furiously. Still, it'll probably be gone by Friday. We'll have many beautiful days in April for enjoying food and drinks outside, and we look forward to welcoming you to one of Boulder's nicest outdoor dining spots. If you're planning a summer party, think about taking La Terrazza for the afternoon or evening. For more information, call Rick at 303-938-8800 or email info@albaboulder.com

Pizza Mondays continue in April. Great Pizzas and half-price bottles of wine. Pizza Monday has attracted a loyal following, and we're continuing it throughout April. Some of our customers think Alex's pizzas are the best they've had outside of Italy. When you combine great pizza with half-price wine, (all the bottles on our list) how can you go wrong? If you're not a pizza lover, we still offer our regular menu, along with the great deal on wine.