A long-time friend of Rossini, Italian chef Alfredo Russo is in town, serving two different degustations (four-course and five-course) with wine pairing option. Expect dishes like slow cooked duck leg with citrus, veal tongue, beetroot and balsamic vinegar and hearty roasted gnocchi with smoked speck and fontina cheese sauce. The wines include Nebbiolos and Dolcetto d’Alba. B2,200/2,600, B3,200/3,800 with wine pairings. Menus are available through the end of Jan.