Great Taste Article - Wag to Wig, No Part Left Behind!

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Great Taste - Wag to Wig - No part left behind!

Morso della Bestia - Mary's CHicken - August 29th

“Morso della Bestia”

Thursday, 29 August 2013

The last Thursday of every month, LAGO will host a monthly communal meal featuring whole animal roasts and traditional, rustic dishes.

The “Bite of the Beast” dinner series which will include a

5-course dinner featuring the whole animal.

This month’s menu features:

Mary’s Chicken

Air-chilled, free-range, organic chicken from Pitman Family Farm

Central California, www.maryschicken.com, Global Animal Partnership

Antipasto

Trio of Antipasti:

Roasted & Sliced Breast, Baby Frisée, Freshly Shredded Horseradish;

Liver Terrine, Marsala Wine Reduction;

Leg & Thigh Meat, Celery, Mustard Seed Aioli

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Primo

Soft Risotto “Venetian-Style”, Chicken Feet Broth

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Piatto di Mezzo

Housemade Garganelli, Offal Ragu, Green Peas

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Secondo

Meyer Lemon  & Summer Savory Herb Roasted Chicken,

Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Carrots

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Dolce

Caramel & Pinenut Semifreddo Ice Cream Cake, Caramel Sauce

five course menu…48

Locally Sourced Produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: horseradish from Scarborough, celery from Everest, peas & spinach from Tutti Frutti, Meyer lemon from Garcia, savory herbs from Maggie’s, burssel sprouts from Jaime and baby carrots from Weiser.

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

For reservations: (310) 451-3525

Upcoming Morso della Bestia Dinners:

September ~ Santa Barbara Albacore Tuna

October ~ Muschovy Duck

LAGO Picnic Bags!

 Available now...

LAGO Picnic Bags!

Order a picnic…

        For the park, For the Hollywood Bowl, For the beach, For the house!

“Barca”

Boat Menu

Insalata di Spinaci

Grilled Chicken Breast over Spinach Salad with Caramelized Walnuts and Apple Slices

in Gorgonzola-Red Wine Vinaigrette

Insalata di Pasta

Chilled Penne Pasta Salad Tossed with Fresh Chopped Roma Tomato, Parmesan Cheese, Kalamata Olives and Olive Oil

Panino al Prosciutto

Parma Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato on Sfilatino Roll

Patatine

Potato Chips

Cannoli all’Arancia 

Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Lemon Decadence

Lemon Crème, Limoncello Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream

22. per person

“Riva”

Shore Menu

Insalata Mercato

Market Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Himalayan Pink Salt

Mozzarella alla Caprese

Slices of Mozzarella and Roma Tomato, Topped with Basil Oil

Salmone al Limone

Roasted Salmon Fillet in Lemon Sauce, Served with Sautéed Spinach

Scelta di Formaggio

Assortment of Italian Cheeses

Torta di Frutta

Farmer’s Market Apricot, Strawberry, Cherry, Peach Tart, Almond Cream, Raspberry Sauce

Panna Cotta

Vanilla Cream Custard, Strawberry Sauce, Almond Tuille

28. per person

“Montagna”

Mountain Menu

Antipasto Italiano

Selection of Italian Cured Meats and Regional Cheeses

Lasagna della Casa

Bolognese Meat Lasagna Baked with Béchamel and Tomato Sauce

Contessa Branca

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Lettuce, Mushrooms and Fontina, Wrapped in Prosciutto and Sautéed in White Wine, Served with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Cannoli all’Arancia

Cannoli Shell, Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange, Blueberry Sauce

Panna Cotta

Vanilla Cream Custard, Strawberry Sauce, Almond Tuille

35. per person

To place an order:

Each menu is designed for two people or more and includes plates, napkins, utensils, and Italian Bread and focaccia. (sorry, no substitutions!)

LAGO also has a wide variety of Californian and Italian wines to accompany the picnic bag.

Receive 20% discount on all wines purchased by the bottle.

TO ORDER, CALL:

(310) 451-3525

24 hour advance notice required.

Payment is due upon placement of the order. All major credit cards are accepted - 

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Discover.

 Minimum 2 persons per menu.

July 11 -  September 9

TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

at Santa Monica Pier every Thursday night at 7pm…

take a picnic with you!