Capriccio BROCHURE FINAL VERSION

Café
Capriccio
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afe Capriccio was established in
1982 by Jim Rua in an historic
brownstone on Grand Street, the
center of Albany’s once-thriving Italian
neighborhood. Soon after its debut,
Vinod Chhabra, food critic for the Albany Times Union, rated Cafe Capriccio
top on the list of the best restaurants
saying "this cozy little basement operation...is probably the most interesting
restaurant in Albany today." Capriccio
continues to maintain its unique reputation and is chosen year after year by
Capital-area media as Albany's Best Italian Restaurant. Food writer Byron Nilsson recently captured the Cafe's purpose and commitment when he titled
his review: "Timeless Excellence". With
its intimate booth seating, warm maple
paneling and 1930s Italian décor, the
Café continues to be one of the most
romantic dining destinations in the
Capital District. The Cafe's evolving
menu enhances its reputation as the
areas most authentic Italian dining experience by exploring all areas of Italian cuisine past and present.
Albany's Authentic Italian Kitchen
for a Quarter Century
Creating an
Award Winning Kitchen
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hef and proprietor since the Cafe's inception, Jim Rua, one of the Capital region's
most noteworthy culinary visionaries, is
dedicated to preserving and maintaining the great
traditions of Italian cuisine and hospitality. Author
of two popular cookbooks, Jim continues to explore old and new culinary resources through his
frequent travels and experiences in Italy which are
reflected in all aspects of Cafe Capriccio's menu
and ambiance.
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ontinuing the tradition of culinary excellence for a second generation is Capriccio
Head Chef Franco Rua (Jim’s son) who has
brought his exceptional artistry to Capriccio’s
renowned kitchen. Franco and his talented staff continue to
offer the most innovative, award winning, regional Italian
cuisine in the area as they carry forward the Café’s long
history of culinary distinction.
Café Capriccio Private Dining Alternatives
The Chef's Table ~
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10-14 guests
xperience the Italian proverb - one does
not grow old at the table - (non si invecchia a tavola) with a visit to Café Capriccio’s popular Chef’s Table. The Chef's Table is an intimate, private dining room, with
open kitchen, available for groups of 10 to 14
who wish to enjoy a bounteous feast in the
setting of a refined Italian household. Extensive menu choices include a wide range of Italian regional cuisine prepared by Jim Rua and
his colleagues. Chef's Table functions are
popular occasions for business meetings, family gatherings, dinner among friends and all
special events where guests can gather around
a single table. The open kitchen provides an
excellent perspective for guests whose interests include the techniques of Italian cooking
as well as the enjoyment of it.
The Tuscan Room ~
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15-30 guests
afe Capriccio's Tuscan Room is an elegant Italian style dining environment
that can accommodate larger groups of
as many as 30 guests. With its own kitchen,
uniquely warm private and inviting setting, the
Tuscan Room is a perfect venue for dinner
meetings, receptions, holiday parties and family functions. All of the wonderful menu
choices from Italy's many regional cuisines are
available in the Tuscan Room, as they are at
the Chef's Table.
Chef's Table & Tuscan Room events can be reserved any day of the week and can accommodate audio visual and special menus when requested. Please Call518.465.6822 for private
dining reservations.
Private Meetings . Family Parties . Corporate Events . Receptions . Holidays Parties
Gift
Certificates
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Come to Italy with
Capriccio Travel
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or the past decade, Café Capriccio’s travel company, Capriccio Travel has organized annual
culinary and cultural holiday excursions to
Italy. Our holidays are designed for individuals who
wish to become acquainted with the beauty and
splendor of Italy, its culture, traditions and cuisine. Capriccio’s Fall programs feature travel opportunities to a fabulous vineyard near Florence, in the
Chianti hills. Fattoria Lavacchio is an organic farm
and vineyard that produces spectacular wines and
olive oil. Nestled in the picturesque brilliance of the
rolling hills of Tuscany, Fattoria Lavacchio offers
award winning dining, superior European accommodations and a variety of activities including swimming, hiking, mountain-biking and horseback riding. We also offers excursions to Sicily, Napoli, the
Amalfi Coast, Rome, the Northern Lakes, the Italian
Riviera, Sardinia and other wonderful destinations.
afé Capriccio gift
certificates have
long been a popular offering on
most holiday gift lists. Café Capriccio
offers gift certificates in any denomination requested. All gift certificates
are attractively packaged in a gift card
and can be boxed, elegantly gift
wrapped, and shipped if requested.
Gift Certificates are also an excellent
choice for any cooking enthusiast that
you want treat. Giving the gift of an
exceptional meal is always appropriate, long remembered, and deeply
appreciated!
Café Capriccio
49 Grand Street . Albany
New York . 12207
Restaurant Reservations
518 . 465 . 0439
Private Parties/Travel Information
jcapriccio@aol.com
www.cafecapriccio.com