Morso della Bestia - Muscovy Duck!

 “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