Thanks to the folks at Donato in RWC for introducing me to Davide Palluda and his wonderful cuisine…read moreof All'Enoteca. In conjunction with the Cascina Ca'Rossa winery we had a great multi course meal showcasing the Piedmont region of Italy. Palluda's inspiration is from "peasant cuisine" but he makes it contemporary with his modern touch. He's also an avid gardener to get the very best of ingredients, he tries to achieve them by growing them himself, with Michel Bras as an inspiration. And to the cuisine and wine: -Aparagi, formaggio fresco di capra, nocciole e tartufo nero asparagus, Roccaverano goat cheese, hazelnut, black truffle Arneis Merica 2009 -Il vitelo tonnato classico Piemontese veal with capers and tonnato sauce Langhe Nebbiolo 2008 -L'uovo in pasta, ricotta e schiuma al burro Egg ravioli with organic butter foam Barbera Mulassa 2007 -Costata de vitellone, midollo, tatin di cipolla e pinoli Roasted veal rib eye, marrow, and sweet onion tarte with pine nuts Roero Audinaggio 2008 & Mopissano 2007 -Dessert al latte fresco e cremino Birbet 2010

We read about the sister restaurant with a Michelin star (All' enoteca) and wanted to come for a…read moremore casual lunch at Osteria dell Enoteca. It was largely empty at 12:30pm but filled up by 1:30pm. Definitely make a reservation. The menu is more casual, with most things at €8-13, desserts for €7 each. They start you with olives, grissini, and bread with olive oil. Wines by the glass are €4-7 each. Water and bread is €2. Food: - Peperoni al forno: cold roasted peppers with anchovy sauce. We had seen this on multiple menus and got it out of curiosity. It wasn't bad, but I kind of wish I had gotten a gnocchi instead (pastas are only €9 each!) - Cipolla: a baked onion with cheese inside - great for dipping bread - Ravioli with zucca and toma: super sweet filling of pumpkin for the fall - Plin al suggo d'arrosto: very meaty in a light butter sauce Everything was pretty solid. It's a nice place in a cute courtyard. I'm not sure it's coming out of your way for, but it was on our way out from alba.

Not our favorite food on our trip to Piedmont, but a very fun and friendly place. Lasagna was one…read moreparticular standout dish.