July 25 - Morso della Bestia - SUCKLING PIG!

 “Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 25 July 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.

This month’s menu features:

Milk-fed Suckling Pig

Antipasto

Housemade Pork Liver Sausage Wrapped in Savory Cabbage,

Braised in White Wine, Fresh Horseradish Sauce

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Primo

“Tasta Sale” Spiced Ground Pork, Himalayan Pink Salt, Rigatoni

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Piatto di Mezzo

“Guanciale” Pork Cheek Stew, Umbrian Lentils,

Soft Polenta

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Secondo

“Porchetta” Slow-Cooked Whole Pig, Deboned &

Flavored with Fennel Pollen, Baby Carrots & Pink Lady Apples

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Dolce

Organic Vanilla Gelato, Plum Compote

five course menu…48

(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: plums from Pudwill Farms, horseradish from Friendly, Savoy cabbage from Wong, and carrots from Garcia.

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

August ~ Capon Chicken

September ~ Santa Barbara Albacore Tuna

JUNE 27 - Morso della Bestia - American Buffalo!

 “Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 27 June 2013

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

This month’s menu features:

All-Natural, Western Buffalo (American Bison)

Antipasto

Buffalo Tenderloin Carpaccio, Portobello Mushroom,

Blackberry, Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Primo

Buffalo Tortelloni, Herb Consommé

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Piatto di Mezzo

Lasagna, Buffalo Ragú, Sun Dried Heirloom Tomato,

Parmesan, Béchamel

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Secondo

Roasted Buffalo Rib-eye Carved Tableside, Celery Root Purée,

Summer Truffle-Red Wine Sauce

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Dolce

Vanilla Custard, Fresh Ricotta, Heirloom Tomato Sorbetto

five course menu…48

(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: blackberries from Pudwill Farms, Portobello mushrooms from Friendly, heirloom tomatoes from Wong, and celery root from Garcia.

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

July ~ Suckling Pig

August ~ Capon Chicken