A Horror-bly Good Time Planned for Halloween Week at Lago in Santa Monica October 31, 2009

A HORROR-bly GOOD TIME
FEATURING VIVIDLY VISUAL “SPOOKY SPECIALS” AND “CREEPY COCKTAILS”
PLANNED FOR HALLOWEEN WEEK AT LAGO IN SANTA MONICA
Saturday, October 31 - Friday, November 6, 2009
Locanda del Lago in Santa Monica celebrates October 31 with a “Hal-Lago-ween” party of devilish and vividly visual delicacies, offered all week through Friday, November 6. Guests can dine on Chef Roberto Maggioni’s "Spooky Specials" paired with wines and “Creepy Cocktails” while the Third Street Promenade outside Lago's doors provides a colorful – and probably costumed -- passing parade. Lago’s regular menu will also be available for the faint-at-heart.
SPOOKY SPECIALS
available as a prix-fixe menu or a la carte
*SOUP FROM THE AFTER-LIFE*
Purée of Celery, Squid Ink, Scallops, Fennel
($12 a la carte)
WINE: ORVIETO, TENUTA SALVIANO, ‘07
*BAT’S STOMACH & INTESTINE PASTA*
Homemade Ravioli with Gorgonzola & Mascarpone Cheese, Walnuts, Brown Butter-Sage
($18 a la carte)
WINE: SANGIOVESE, DI MAJO, ‘07
*BLACK SNAKE WITH DRAGON EYES*
Eel “Milanese-Style”, Chick Pea & Green Pea Terrine, Sweet Butter Stick
($28 a la carte)
WINE: PINOT NOIR, CHALONE VINEYARDS, ‘07
*WOLF FILET WITH RABID DOG CANINES*
Filet Mignon, Sauteed Sunchokes, Parsley Salsa Verde, Potato Cake “Milanese Style”
($29 a la carte)
WINE: CABERNET, STERLING, ‘07
TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL DESSERT...
*BREAD OF THE DEAD*
Cinnamon Cookie, Strawberry Cream,
Fresh Raspberry, Licorice Sauce
WINE: VIN SANTO, COLTIBUONO, ’04 $8.50/GLASS
The three-course "Spooky Specials" menu is $45.00 per person (choice of eel or filet mignon), the four-course menu is $56.00 per person, and the wine tasting pairing is an additional $22 (not including tax or gratuity). The dessert is available only as an a la carte choice for $11.
CREEPY COCKTAILS
$14
Jekyll & Hyde
An Opposite Combination of Sweet and Passionate Alize with the Deep Blackness of Fernet Branca.
Dracula’s Revival
This Bloody Martini of Fresh Blood Orange, Grand Marnier, Vodka and Splash of Prosecco will Leave You Screaming for More!
Black Widow
A Deadly Black Cocktail of Alize Rose, Vodka, Blue Curucao and Splash of Cranberry ... You’ll be Crying for Mummy!
Gushin’ Goblin
An Eerie Mix of Midori, Bacardi, Pineapple Juice and Grenadine...Don’t Let the Sweetness Fool You!
Headless Horseman
Only for Those Who DARE to Find Out!
Lago maintains a unique identity in Los Angeles by spotlighting the cuisine of Bellagio on Lake Como in Northern Italy. This upscale Italian eatery, which has been attracting foodies, celebrities, locals and travelers since opening in 1991, is dedicated to providing the ultimate restaurant experience with exceptional flavors in each dish coupled with meticulous, friendly service. The kitchen features the most flavorful ingredients available in conjunction with traditional and innovative recipes to keep guests coming back for new experiences. All pastas, focaccia bread, desserts and gelato are made fresh daily at the restaurant. Seasonal dishes as well as numerous regular menu items feature produce from the local Santa Monica Farmer's Market to utilize the freshest, organic, most flavorsome produce available while keeping the purchases local to Southern California from local growers.
Halloween reservations are available, as is valet parking. All major credit cards are accepted. Lago is located at 231 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica. (310) 451-3525. www.LagoSantaMonica.com

Official Website: http://www.lagosantamonica.com