On Thursday, Chef Michael Obarka of Ristorante Lombardo (1198 Hertel Ave., 873-4291, ristorantelombardo.com) is offering a one-night menu celebrating the food and wines of the Alps.
It's $100 a person, plus tax and tip, starting at 6:30 p.m. Here's the menu:
1st Course
Fonduta Valdostana
(ready upon arrival)
with Morgex et de La Salle, Prié Blanc, 2011, Valée d’Aosta
2nd Course
Pumpkin Ravioli
brown butter, mascarpone, pepitos
with Abbazzia di Novacella, Sylvaner, 2009, Trentino
3rd Course
Squab
cider turnips, pomegranate seeds, frisee
with Ezio Voyat, Le Muraglie Rosso, v.d.t., Valeé d’Aosta
4th Course
Short Ribs Sauerbraten
spaetzle, sauerkraut
with Foradori, Sgarzon, Teroldego 2010, Trentino
5th Course
Chesnut Budino
with Suavia, Recioto di Soave, Garganega 2006, Veneto
