Morso della Bestia-HALIBUT-May 29!

Morso della Bestia 

Thursday, 29 May 2014

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

Santa Barbara Halibut - Ippoglosso

Antipasto
Halibut Belly Tartare, Roasted Chioggia Beet, Parsley-Caper Sauce
Premium wine: Prosecco Brut, Tonon
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Primo
Purée of Peruvian Asparagus Soup, Halibut Tail, Chives
Premium wine: Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, ‘12
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Piatto di Mezzo

Carnaroli, Arborio & Wild Rice Risotto, Halibut Fin, Saffron, Parmesan
Premium wine: Merlot, La Prendina, ‘12
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Secondo
Roasted Halibut Center Cut, Sardinian Pasta Pearls, Walnut Sauce
Premium wine: Valcalepio Rosso, I Pilendrì, ‘09
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Dolce
Local Primo Sale Cheese, Tomato-Orange Compote, Eggplant Sorbetto
Premium wine: Braccheto d’Asti, 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: Chioggia beet from Tamai, parsley from Maggie’s, white asparagus from Life’s a Choke, cherry tomato from Tutti Frutti and Navel orange from JJ Lone Daughter Ranch.

Seating is limited, reservations required. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm. For reservations: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:
June ~ Rabbit (Coniglio)
July ~ Buffalo (Bufalo)