Valentine's Day @ LAGO!

Menu di San Valentino 

February 14-20, 2014  ~  Friday - Thursday

Carpaccio di Pagello con Ricci di Mare e Capesante 

Atlantic Red Snapper Carpaccio, Sea Urchin, Scallops, Shaved Fennel Salad, Lime Vinaigrette 

Wine: Prosecco Brut, La Fornarina

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Tortelloni di Cervo al Tartufo Nero al Cartoccio 

Housemade Venison Tortelloni, Black Truffle, White Wine Reduction, Baked “al Cartoccio” 

Wine: Rosé, Adorno, ‘10

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Branzino all’Arancia 

Roasted Mediterranean Striped Bass, Market Citrus Sauce, Sautéed Broccolini 

Wine: Lugana, Molin Reserve, ‘11

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Cosciotto d’Agnello Arrostito 

House-Smoked and Roasted Leg of Lamb, Herb Marinade, Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots 

Wine: Garda Classico, Negresco, ‘11

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Cuore di Cioccolato 

White Chocolate-Raspberry Torte, Almond Biscuit Crust 

Wine: Brachetto d’Asti, Tor d’Elmo

Four-course Tasting dinner…55  (Choice of Sea Bass or Lamb)  

Five-course Tasting Dinner...69 

Wine Pairing...24

Locally Sourced Produce: citrus from JJ Lone Daughter Ranch, fennel from Garcia, lime and citrus from Garcia, broccolini from Tutti Frutti, brussel sprouts and baby carrots from Jaime, raspberries from Harry’s Berries. All-natural lamb from Niman Ranch.

Reservations, please call: (310) 451-3525

Morso della Bestia - LAMB!

 “Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 28 March 2013

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 which will include a 5-course dinner featuring the choice animal.

This month’s menu features:

Niman Ranch Lamb

www.nimanranch.com

Antipasto

Trio of Flavors: Lamb Liver Pâté, Juniper Berry Essence; Lamb Tenderloin Carpaccio, Balsamic Reduction; Lamb Belly Salad, Red Onion, Mustard Dressing, Baby Arugula

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Primo

Lamb Head/Neck, Leek, Black Wild Rice, Lamb Consommé

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Piatto di Mezzo

Lamb Shoulder Ravioli, Roasted Garlic-Savoy Cabbage Sauce

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Secondo

Roasted Lamb Leg Carved Tableside, Fruit and Mustard Seed Compote, Sweet Potato Purée

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Dolce

Caramelized Pink Lady Apple, Pink Lady Mousse

five course menu…48

(not including tax or gratuity)

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: juniper berry and sage from Maggie’s, savoy cabbage from Wong, sweet potato and red onion from Weiser,

baby arugula from Thao, and apples from Summer Harvest.

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

For reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

April ~ Santa Barbara Halibut

May ~ Rabbit

Morso della Bestia - Niman Ranch Lamb!

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 29 November 2012

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 which will include a 5-course dinner featuring the choice animal.

This month’s menu features:

Niman Ranch Lamb

www.nimanranch.com/lamb

Antipasto

Trio of Flavors: Lamb Liver Pâté, Juniper Berry Essence;

Lamb Tenderloin Carpaccio, Balsamic Reduction

Lamb Belly Salad, Red Onion, Mustard Dressing, Baby Arugula
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Primo

Lamb Head/Neck, Leek, Black Wild Rice, Lamb Consommé

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Piatto di Mezzo

Lamb Shoulder Ravioli, Roasted Garlic-Savoy Cabbage Sauce

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Secondo

Roasted Lamb Leg Carved Tableside, Fruit & Mustard Seed Compote, Sweet Potato Purée

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Dolce

Caramelized Pink Lady Apple, Pink Lady Mousse

Featured Farms: Garcia, Friendly Farm’s, Coleman, Weiser, JJ Lone Ranch, 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 reservation: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

November ~ Suckling Pig