Morso della Bestia - ISOLA COMACINA

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 30 August 2012

The last Thursday of every, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal “Bite of the Beast” featuring animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes.

This month, we change the format a little to replicate the bountiful feast served at Isola Comacina in the heart of Lake Como! Dine with us as we enjoy the flavors of the local farmers’ market prepared with recipes from the lake region of Northern Italy. Don’t miss the Isola Comacina after-dinner “evil dispelling” ritual.

Stuzzichino

Market Heirloom Tomato, Meyer Lemon, Calabrian Oregano

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Antipasti Vari

Lake Specialty Appetizers and Market Vegetable Assortment

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Piatto di Pesce

Whole Arctic Char Deboned Tableside, Lemon, Maldon Salt

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Piatta di Gallina

Roasted Free-Range Chicken “al Mattone,” Market Greens

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Dolce

Vanilla Gelato, Blood Orange, Orange Liqeuer

Grolla - traditional drink of the Isola to ward off evil spirits

Featured Farms: JJ Lone Ranch, Coleman, Weiser, Wong, Thao, Maggie’s, Garcia, Summer Harvest

five course menu…42

unlimited house carafes of typical red & white table wines of the lake…18

other wine pairings also available $30+

(not including tax or gratuity)

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

For reservations please call: (310) 451-3525

Summer grilling on our patio! Wednesdays 12-3/5-7

Every Wednesday from 12-3 and 5-7 throughtout the summer!

GRILLED TO ORDER “SPIADINI” SKEWERS

VEGETABLE…5

Zucchini, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Tomato

Farms: Wong, Gloria, Fairview Garden, Wong

MEAT…7

Tamarind Marinated Flat Iron Steak, Red Onion, Italian Sausage, Fennel, Herb Marinated Chicken

Farms: Rock Canyon, Weiser, Carpenter

SEAFOOD…8

Scottish Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Tiger Shrimp, Calamari, Meyer Lemon

Farms: JJ Lone Ranch Daughter, Gloria

DESSERT…6

Grilled White Peach, Vanilla Gelato, Strawberry Sauce

Farms: Summer Harvest, Pudwill, Organic Pastures

“PIADINA” ITALIAN WRAP…ADD 2

SAUCES AVAILABLE (Aurora, Arrabbiata, Pesto, Jalapeno Aioli)

Dine LA is back!

Come join us for Dine LA!

Two-Course Tasting Menu…20

Wine Pairing…10

To begin, choose from:

Burrata  e Pomodoro - Market Heirloom Tomato, Local Burrata Cheese, Tomatillo Compote

WINE: PROSECCO BRUT, LA FORNARINA

Carpacciodi Manzo - Thinly Sliced Raw Niman Ranch Filet Mignon,

Mustard Aioli, Watercress Salad, Meyer Lemon Confit

WINE: ROSÉ DI BARDOLINO, CHIARETTO, ‘10

Crema di Granturco con Granchio - Purée of Market Sweet Corn Soup, Dungeness Crab

WINE: FRASCATI, FONTANA CANDIDA, ‘10

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Followed by choice of:

Amburghese - Grilled Seafood Burger (Scottish di Pesce Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Striped Bass),

Aurora Sauce, Sautéed Zucchini, Micchetta Roll, Market Greens

WINE: CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, NOZZOLE

Risotto di Funghi - Parmesan Risotto, Wild Mushrooms-Porcini, Shitake, Portobello & Champignon

WINE: PRIMITIVO, POGGIO BASSO

Paillard di Maiale alla Milanese - Pounded & Breaded Pork Tenderloin, Sautéed Red & Gold Pepper Julienne, Arugula Salad

WINE: MERITAGE, BRIDLEWOOD

Available now until 7/27/12 11:30am-4:00pm

Morso dell Bestia-BUFFALO!

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 26 July 2012

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly 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: Buffalo

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

Featured Farms: Coleman, Weiser, Wong, Thao, Maggie’s

five course menu…42

(not including tax or gratuity)

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

For reservations, please call: (310) 451-3525