"Festa Della Mamma" Mother's Day Feast at Santa Monica's Lago May 9, 2010

"FESTA DELLA MAMMA"
MOTHER'S DAY FEAST
AT SANTA MONICA'S LAGO

Available Sunday, May 10 for
Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Along with Regular Menu

Also Served Saturday, May 8 - Friday, May 14 at Dinner

Lago in Santa Monica presents a special MOTHER'S DAY FEAST featuring a menu
of Chef Roberto Maggioni's favorite childhood dishes, pairing his innovative
contemporary touches with his Mamma Cristina's traditional home-cooked
Italian cuisine. The three- or four-course FESTA DELLA MAMMA, matched with
wines (optional), is served in addition to Lago's lunch, brunch and dinner
menus on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 9) and also at dinner from Saturday, May
8 through Friday, May 14. The popular Santa Monica restaurant is known for
its unique menu, which spotlights the cuisine of Bellagio on Lake Como in
Northern Italy.

FESTA DELLA MAMMA begins with SAUTÉED SPANISH BABY OCTOPUS, FRESH HEIRLOOM
TOMATO-PARSLEY REDUCTION paired with Prosecco Brut, Zonin, followed by
GORGONZOLA RISOTTO WITH MARKET RED AND GOLD BEETS matched with Sangiovese,
Di Majo, '08. Main courses are GRILLED WILD ALASKAN BLACK COD, CREAMY
PORCINI CONSOMMÉ AND MICRO ARUGULA-RADISH-PARMESAN SALAD paired with Pinot
Noir, Chalone Vineyards, '08, and LIDO RANCH ALL-NATURAL VEAL STEW, MARKET
SNAP PEAS, POLENTA "AU GRATIN" AND CABBAGE-HAM-FONTINA INVOLTINO paired with
Cabernet, Hess Estate, '06.

The three-course menu is $45.00 (choice of black cod or veal stew), the
four-course version is $59.00, and the wine tasting pairing is an additional
$24 (not including tax or gratuity). Each selection is available a la
carte, for $16, $19, $32 and $28 respectively.

Available also is a special Mother's Day dessert: CRISPY ITALIAN BIGNÉ,
PASTRY CREAM for $10.

Lago, 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.

Mother's Day reservations are essential. Valet parking is available, and
all major credit cards are accepted. Locanda del Lago is located at 231
Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica. (310) 451-3525. www.LagoSantaMonica.com

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