“Morso
della Bestia”
Thursday,
28 February 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 will include a 5-course dinner
featuring
the whole animal with house wine to enjoy.
This
month’s menu features:
New
Zealand, All-Natural Venison
Antipasto
Thinly-Sliced Venison Carpaccio, Sautéed Baby Beet Tops with Onion and Walnut
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Primo
Braised Venison and Juniper Berry Ravioli, Sage-Infused Brown Butter
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Piatto di Mezzo
Whole Wheat
Spaghetti, Venison Ragú
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Secondo
Brandy Roasted Leg of Venison, Sweet Potato Purée,Blueberry Compote, Sautéed Swiss Chard
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Dolce
Apple Strudel, Vanilla Sauce
$45
per person
(not including tax or gratuity)
Locally
Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: juniper berry and sage
from Maggie’s, beet tops from Wong, sweet potato and onion from Weiser, swiss
chard from Thao, apples from Summer Harvest and blueberries from Harry’s
Berries.
March:
Niman Ranch Colorado Lamb
April:
Santa Barbara Halibut
