We are excited to announce that Sean Weinberg from Restaurant Alba will be heading to New York to do a dinner at the famous James Beard House on Monday, April 11 at  7 p.m.  Sean will be preparing a traditional Piemontese menu paired with some of our favorite wines from the region.  This dinner “Savoring Northern Italy” is open to the public.   Wines were generously provided by Stan the Wine Man of Enoteca Diana. Call the Beard House for reservations:  212-627-2308

Hors d’oeuvres
Assorted Crostini: Piemontese-Style Beef Tartare,  Sheep’s Milk Ricotta with Honey & Sea Salt,
Fave Bean Puree: Served with Gabriela Mayr, Brut Riserva, 2005

First Course
Vitello Tonnato with Spring Vegetables
Picollo Ernesto, Gavi, 2008

Second Course
Pecorino Sformato with Pea, Pea Tendril, & Crispy Sweetbread Salad & Quail Egg
Poderi La Collina, Labra di Giada, Dolcetto di Dogliani,
2008

Third Course
Rabbit Agnolotti del Plin, Rabbit Brodo, Parmigiano-Reggiano
San Biagio, Montersino, Barbaresco, 2005

Fourth Course
Barolo-Braised Short Ribs with Rustic Polenta Integrale & Spring Radishes
Giovanni Roggero, Barolo Riserva, 2004

Fifth Course
Selection of Peimontese Cheeses
Giovanni Roggero, Barolo Riserva, 2004

Dessert
Hazelnut Cake with Mascsarpone Custard &
Apricot Jam