Thursday, January 17, 2013

Dine LA Available 1/18/13-2/1/13!

Come join us and take advantage of these amazing menus!



 


Lunch Menu

Two-Course Tasting Menu…20
Wine Tasting Pairing…12
  
To begin, choose from:

Vitello Tonnato Roasted & Chilled Veal Carpaccio, Genoa Tuna-Caper Aioli,
Micro Rainbow Greens, Shaved Parmesan 
Wine: Pinot Grigio, Borgo, ‘10

Insalata di Polipo Chilled Octopus, Arugula, Potato, Kalamata Olive, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette Wine: Frascati, Fontana Candida, ;11

Zuppa di Crostacei Seafood Stew: Manila Clams, New Zealand Black Mussels, Tiger Shrimp, 
Fennel, Shellfish Broth…add $4 
Wine: La Segreta Meritage, La Planeta, ‘10

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Followed by choice of:

Risotto di Zucca e Capesante Butternut Squash Risotto, Seared Sustainable Peruvian 
Lantern Scallops, Balsamic Glaze 
Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto, ‘10

Gnocchi alla Bava Housemade Weiser Potato Gnocchi, Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce 
Wine: Primitivo, Poggio Basso, ‘10

Ravioli di Cipolle in Fonduta Housemade Caramelized Onion Ravioli, Fontina Cheese Sauce 
Wine: Rose, Adorno, ‘11

Trota Salmonata, Verza in Cumino e Coriandolo Steelhead Salmon Trout, 
Fresh Coriander Sauce,  Cumin Braised Savoy Cabbage…add $4
Wine: Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, ‘10

Brasato di Cervo al Barolo Barolo-Braised New Zealand Venison Shoulder Stew, 
Multi-Color Polenta…add $6 
Wine: Cabernet, Buehler Vineyards, ‘09



For our Dine LA menu, LAGO sources local, organic produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market including micro greens from Maggie’s, Meyer lemon from Garcia, Pudwill, avocado from JJ Lone Ranch Daughter, coriander from Thao, cabbage from Wong, fennel and eggplant from Friendly Farms and butternut squash & onion from Weiser Farm


Dinner Menu

Three-Course Tasting Menu…35
Wine Tasting Pairing…18
  
To begin, choose from:

Carpaccio, Crescione, e Limone Candito Beef Carpaccio, Mustard Aioli, Watercress Salad, 
Meyer Lemon Confit 
Wine: Pinot Grigio, Borgo, ‘10

Crudo Cocktail Fresh Halibut-Salmon-Striped Bass Crudo, Citrus Zest Julienne, Avocado Purée 
Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, White Oak, ‘11

Insalata di Spinaci Tiepida
Spinach Salad, Warm Red Wine Vinaigrette, Sautéed Parma Prosciutto, Toasted Almonds 
Wine: Frascati, Fontana Candida, ‘11

Zuppa di Crostacei Manila Clams, New Zealand Black Mussels, Tiger Shrimp,
 Fennel, Shellfish Broth…add $4 
Wine: La Segreta Meritage, La Planeta, ‘10

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Followed by choice of:

Tagliolini di Farro Farro con Missoltino
Tagliolini, Imported Dried “Missoltino” Lake Fish, Caper Berries,  Cherry Tomato Sauce 
Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto, ‘09

Gnocchi alla Bava Housemade Weiser Potato Gnocchi, Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce 
Wine: Primitivo, Poggio Basso, ‘10

Ravioli di Cipolle in Fonduta Housemade Caramelized Onion Ravioli, Fontina Cheese Sauce 
Wine: Rose, Adorno, ‘11

Trota Salmonata, Verza al Cumino e Coriandolo  Steelhead Salmon Trout, Fresh Coriander Sauce,

  Cumin Braised Savoy Cabbage…add $4
Wine: Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, ‘10

Pesce in Crosta di Sale Salt Baked Wild Chilean Sea Bass (MSC Certified, Environmentally Sustainable), Sautéed Julienne Vegetables, Clown Potato…add $6 
Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, White Oak, ‘11

Brasato di Cervo al Barolo Barolo-Braised New Zealand Venison Shoulder Stew, 
Multi-Color Polenta…add $6 
Wine: Cabernet, Buehler Vineyards, ‘09

Filetto con Spugnole Creekstone All-Natural Filet Mignon, Toasted Chestnuts, 
Morel Mushroom Sauce, Winter Green Sauté…add $8 
Wine: Nebbiolo, Pizzulli Vineyards, ‘09

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Finally, a sweet choice of:

Millefoglie alla Crema Puff Pastry, Sweet Cream, Mixed Berries, Whipped Cream

Tiramisú Lady Fingers, Espresso, Mascarpone Cream, Cappuccino Sauce

Cannoli Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Wine: Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo “Nivole,” ‘10

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Valentines Day 2013!



Menu di San Valentino
February 9-16, 2013 - Friday - Saturday

Insalata di Spinaci con Capesante
Sea Scallop, Blood Orange, Spinach, Fennel Seed Dressing
Wine: Pinot Grigio Pighin Grave, Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Cuoricini di Barbabietole
Housemade Y Beet Ravioli, Brown Butter-Parmesan Sauce
Wine: Super Tuscan Lucente, Toscana (Merlot, Sangiovese, Cab)

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Pagello in Salsa di Lamponi
Pan-Roasted Red Snapper, Fresh Raspberry Sauce, Sautéed Baby Carrots & Asparagus,
Warm Raspberry Sauce
Wine: Pinot Noir Chalone Vineyards, Monterey
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Lombo d’Agnello alle Senape
Baked Lamb Loin with Mustard Seed Crust, Tomato-Garlic-Vinegar Reduction,
Roasted Red Fingerling Potatoes
Wine: Cabernet sauvignon Buehler, Napa Valley

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Cuore di Cioccolato
Chocolate Ganache and Espresso Torte, Strawberry Sauce
Wine: Moscati d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo “Nivole”


Four-course Tasting dinner…55  
(Choice of Snapper or Lamb)
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Five-course Tasting Dinner...69
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Wine Pairing...24


Locally Sourced Produce: blood oranges from JJ Lone Daughter Ranch, spinach from Thao,
potatoes, carrots & beets from Weiser, fennel seed and asparagus from Carpenter, tomatoes from Wong, raspberries from Harry’s Berries, and strawberries from Pudwill.


Reservations, please call: (310) 451-3525

Morso della Bestia - Grimaud Farm Goose



 “Morso della Bestia”
Thursday, 31 January 2013


The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal featuring whole animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes.
The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series which will include
a 5-course dinner featuring the whole animal to enjoy.

This month’s menu features:
Oca – Northern Californian All-Natural Goose

Antipasto

Spice Marinated Goose Breast Carpaccio, Shaved Fennel Salad, Caraway Seed Dressing

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Primo

“Tasta Sale” Spiced Ground Goose, Sun-Dried Tomato, Pappardelle

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Piatto di Mezzo

Goose Consommé, Red Wine, Yellow Onion

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Secondo

Roasted Goose Breast, Sautéed Pea Shoots, Navel Orange Reduction

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Dolce

Almond and Bosc Pear Torte, Mixed Berry Sauce


5 course dinner…39
(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: fennel from Carpenter, tomato from Wong, onion from Weiser, pea shoots from Thao, Navel oranges from JJ Lone Daughter Ranch, pear from Miguel, and berries from Harry’s Berries.

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm.
Reservations: (310) 451-3525

February: Niman Ranch New Zealand Venison
March: Niman Ranch Colorado Lamb