“Morso della Bestia”
Thursday,
24 October 2013 (*NOTE: 1 week early!)
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
www.grimaudfarm.com Muscovy duck has a unique taste: it is lean, meaty, tender and
flavorful.
Antipasto
Hot Duck Dog: Brioche, Duck-Pinenut Sausage,
Grain Mustard, House-Pickled Sauerkraut,
Fresh Horseradish
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Primo
Duck Consommé, Italian Green Lentil
Ravioli
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Piatto di Mezzo
Farro Mantecato, Braised Duck Leg,
Smoked Ricotta
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Secondo
Roasted Duck
Breast, Porcini Mushroom-Barolo Sauce,
Celery Root
Purée
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Dolce
Housemade Bigné,
Kabocha Squash Sweet Cream,
Dark
Chocolate-Chestnut Sauce
five
course menu…48 (not including tax or gratuity)
Locally
Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: chestnut from Everest, cabbage
from Wong, celery root from Jaime, herbs from Maggie’s 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 ~ Turkey
January ~ Venison