“Morso della Bestia”
Thursday, 30
October 2014
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 includes a 5-course dinner featuring the choice animal.
This month’s
menu features:
All-Natural,
California Muscovy Duck
Muscovy duck
has a unique taste: it is lean, meaty, tender and flavorful.
Antipasto
Marinated Duck Breast, Navel Orange,
Grain Mustard,
House-Pickled Sauerkraut
Premium Wine:
Franciacorta Rosé Brut, Contadi Castaldi, ‘12
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Primo
Lentil & Duck Wing Soup, Thyme, Black Rice
Premium Wine: Merlot, La Prendina, ‘10
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Piatto di Mezzo
Sardinian Fregola Pasta, Red Wine
& Chestnut Duck Ragú
Premium Wine: Valcalepio,
I Pilendri, ‘09
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Secondo
Slow-Cooked,
Applewood Smoked Duck Thigh,
Baked
Kabocha Squash, Granny Smith Apple Sauce
Premium Wine: Aglianico, Vigneti, ‘10
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Dolce
Green Apple Sorbetto, Vanilla Custard
“Brulée”
Premium Wine: Brachetto,
Tor dell’Elmo, ‘12
five
course menu…49
free-flowing
house wine…18
premium
wine pairing…28
(not including
tax or gratuity)
Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa
Monica Farmers’ Market: chestnut from Everest, Navel orange from Garcia, thyme
from Maggie’s, Granny Smith apples from Fairhill, pears from Friendly Farms and
Kabocha squash from Weiser.
Seating is limited, reservations
required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm. For reservation: (310) 451-3525
Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:
November
~ Thanksgiving Dinner!
January
~ Venison
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