Friday, January 3, 2014

Eat Well Week 2014!




 
Celebrate Eat Well Week!

As part of California Restaurant Month, good taste meets healthy food during Santa Monica’s Eat Well Week! As a participating restaurant, we are featuring healthier menu items for you to enjoy (marked with a ) as well as the following seasonal Chef’s menu. Here’s to a healthier 2014!

Chef Gianfranco created this wonderful menu based on using the freshest organic produce purchased from the local Santa Monica Farmer’s Markets in conjunction with sustainable protein while highlighting health and low fat. Lago is proud to make pasta, focaccia bread, desserts & gelato fresh daily.
  
The market ingredients featured this week are beets & fingerling potatoes from Weiser, radicchio from Tutti Frutti, Pink Lady apples from Miguels, cabbage from Jaime and herbs from Maggie’s.

Insalata di Barbabietole       
Roasted Red & Gold Beet Salad,   
Carroway-Tomato Vinegar Dressing…12
Wine: Frascati, Fontina Candida, ‘12

Spaghetti Integrali con Radicchio    
Housemade Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Garlic Roasted Radicchio, 
Fresh Ricotta...18
Wine: Rosé, Adorno, ‘11

Orata alle Erbe   
Roasted Dorade Fillet, Aromatic Herbs, Parsnip Purée, 
Sautéed Spinach...26
Pinot Grigio, Convento Borgo, ‘11

Lombo d’Agnello con Verza    
Roasted and Braised Lamb Loin, Savoy Cabbage, 
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes...27
Wine: Primitivo, Poggio Basso, ‘09

Three-course...42     (Choice of Dorade or Lamb)
Four-course…52
Wine tasting…18 
*tasting menu portions may be smaller than a la carte
                                                   
Our special dessert...
Duo di Dolci     
Pink Lady Apple Mousse, Caramel Custard, 
Sautéed Apple Wedges…9

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

New Year's Eve "Bursting with Bubbles!"



Join us in welcoming 2014!
 “Bursting with Bubbles”

5-Course Dinner with Party Merriment, DJ & Dancing
to Bring in the New Year! 
Salmone Marinato, Ostrica al Limone, Crostino di Caviale
Ginger Marinated Scottish Salmon; Oyster with Meyer Lemon Confit;
Brioche Topped with Petrov Caviar, Green Onion and Crème Fraiche  
Wine: Prosecco Brut, La Fornarina
zuppa di aragosta con raviolini
Housemade Lobster Raviolini, 
Maine Lobster Bisque 
Wine: Frascati, Fontina Candida, ‘11
branzino in salsa di barbabietole
Roasted Pacific Corvina Sea Bass, Beet Reduction, Tiger Shrimp,
Sautéed Swiss Chard 
Wine: Rose, Adorno, ‘10
filetto in crosta con tartufo nero
Filet Mignon topped with Black Truffle Pâté & Prosciutto, Crispy Puff Pastry Crust, Duchesse Potato, Sautéed Market Vegetable Medley 
Wine: Super Tuscan, Lucente, ‘09
bigne con castagne
Housemade Bigné, Sweet Cream, Chestnut Purée, Dark Chocolate Sauce 
Wine: Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo “Nivole,” ‘11

$89 per person with glass of sparkling! 
$28 wine pairing

Locally sourced produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market including: Meyer lemon from Garcia, green onion from Jaime, Swiss chard from Wong, potato from Weiser, chestnuts from Tamai.  All-natural filet mignon is sourced from Niman Ranch.

Cena di Natale "Christmas Supper"

Cena di Natale “Christmas Supper” 
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24th & 25th, 2013
Cardi Gratinati con sogliola
Cardoon “au Gratin” with Dover Sole Stuffing, 
Shaved Artichoke Salad,
 Meyer Lemon Dressing (à la carte…16)
Wine:Lugana Riserva, Molin, '10
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Cappelletti di Manzo in Brodo
Housemade Niman Ranch Beef Stuffed Pasta Caps,
Mary’s Chicken Consommé, Grana Padano
Wine: Merlot, Benziger, '10
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Orata con verza e speck croccante
Roasted Mediterranean Sea Bream, White Wine Reduction, Braised Savoy Cabbage,
Crispy Smoked Prosciutto (à la carte…28)
Wine: Primitivo, Poggio Bossa, ‘10
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Spalla di Vitello al forno
Slow-Cooked Veal Shoulder, Rosemary-Prosecco Jus, Roasted Purple Potatoes,
Sautéed Green Beans (à la carte…29)
Wine: Garda Classico, Negresco, '10

Three-Course Tasting Menu…52  (Choice of Snapper or Veal)
Four-Course Tasting Menu…62   ~    Wine Tasting Program…22
We also recommend you finish your holiday meal with our special dessert…
Pandoro con sorbetto di mandarino
Traditional Italian Golden Sponge Cake, Powdered Sugar, Tangerine Sorbetto…11

Locally sourced produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market including: cardoon from Coleman, artichoke from Life’s a Choke, cabbage from Wong, purple potatoes from Weiser, green beans from Tamai, & tangerines from JJ Lone Ranch. All-natural, free-range proteins are sourced from Mary’s Chickens and beef from Niman Ranch.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Thanksgiving 2013!


HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Insalata d’Uva in Cestino di Fricco
Grape & Baby Frisée Salad, Kabocha Squash Confit, Pumpkin Oil,
Red Wine Vinaigrette, Parmesan Basket
Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, White Oak, ‘10
Ravioli di Mele e Ricotta
Housemade Apple and Ricotta Ravioli, Pumpkin-Cinnamon Sauce
Wine: Rose, Adorno, ‘10
Involtino di Branzino al Forno
Rolled and Baked Mediterranean Striped Bass, Tiger Shrimp Stuffing,
Sautéed Kale & Parma Prosciutto
Wine: Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, ‘09
Tacchino Ripieno di Castagne e Salsicce
Roasted Turkey, Toasted Chestnut-Italian Sausage Stuffing,
Cranberry Compote, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Sautéed Green Beans
Wine: Pinot Noir, Chalone Vineyards, ‘09

Three-course…49   (Choice of Bass or Turkey)
Four-course…59           Wine-Tasting Program…18
(not including tax or gratuity) 

 also recommend to finish your Thanksgiving feast with our special dessert...
Crostata di Zucca

Housemade Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Gelato, Caramel Sauce…10

*Our Thanksgiving menu will be served Thursday, 24 November 2013 from 11:30am-10:30pm in addition to a limited a la carte menu!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

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