Friends of Alba,

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Join us for our next Regional Wine Dinner Wednesday, March 25, 2009 A Taste of Emilia-Romagna This month’s special dinner features the food of Emilia-Romagna, considered by many the gastronomic capital of Italy. It is the home of many culinary benchmarks - Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, and aceto balsamico to name a few. Our chef Alex worked at Al Cambio in Bologna, with Massimo Poggi,a master of modern Italian cooking. While in Bologna he also learned the art of making fresh pasta. Even though Emilia-Romagna produces some distinguished wines, not many are considered among Italy’s best, and if you were to dine in Bologna, Parma, or Modena, you might be as likely to order wines from surrounding regions. Tonight we’re offering four wines which we think pair beautifully with the dishes we’ve prepared. ANTIPASTO Antipasto Misto Crostino di mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano al balsamico, grissini al sesamu Terlano Pinot Bianco - Alto Adige 2006 PRIMO Triangoli alle Erbette e Salsiccia Fresh pasta triangles stuffed with chard, sausage, and ricotta Felsina Farnetella “Lucilla” - Toscana 2006 SECONDO Stinco di Maiale Confit pork shank, Parmigiano potato puree, red wine veal reduction Garofoli Rosso Conero “Piancarda” - Le Marche 2005 DOLCE Cassata Bolognese Candied fruit and hazelnut semifreddo Maculan Dindarello - Veneto 2004 $55.00 per person Call for Reservations 303.938.8800

Check out Library Hour at Alba We've added a bookcase and several new volumes to the Library. Every weeknight from 5 to 6:30 the Alba bar is open for Library Hour. Enjoy a delicious assortment of stuzzichini, Italian small plates, along with a great selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, all priced from $3 to $5. The library is stocked with a wide range of Italian food, wine, and travel books, to help you plan your next trip to Italy.

Parking is always easy at Alba. By the time you’ve circled a downtown block for the third time in search of a parking space, you could already be enjoying a delicious cocktail or glass of wine at Alba. Parking is free, and there’s always plenty of it. If you’re going to waste time, why not waste it on the good things? Here's a link to our website