Celebrate Earth Day at Melograno Restaurant in Hollywood April 22, 2008

On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008, come celebrate Earth Day at Melograno. Chef Alberto Lazzarino has prepared a special Tasting Menu using the freshest locally grown seasonal organic produce, wild caught fish and naturally fed, free range game. The dishes are paired by our Sommelier Giuseppe Cusso with wines made by eco-friendly wineries that practice sustainable and/or biodynamic farming.

MENU
Zuppa di Carote Nane e Ragi di Ostriche di Campo
Organic heirloom baby carrot soup and wild oyster mushrooms
Wine - Anselmi "Capitel Foscarino," Veneto
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Tartara di Pomodori di Stagione e Finoccio Selvatico al Basilico
Organic heirloom tomato tartar over fennel salad with purple basil oil
Wine - Vermentino, Dettori, Sardegna
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Orzotto alla Zucchine, Aglio, Arrosto e Capesante
Risotto style barley grain, grilled organic zucchini, roasted garlic and dry sea scallop
Wine - Gavi di Gavi "La Scolca," Piemonte
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Galetto al Melograno e Arneis, Fave e Cipolline al Forno
Pan roasted half Cornish game hen (Sonoma Valley), fava beans and pearl onion casserole with a Pomegranate and Arneis wine reduction
Wine - Dolcetto di Dogliani, Pecchenino "Siri d'Jermu," Piemonte
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Coda di Rospo allo Zabajone di Aceto Antico e Germogli di Piselli
Pan roasted wild caught monkfish, herb flavored sabajon, balsamic vinegar syrup and sauteed pea tendrils
Wine - Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Planeta, Sicilia
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Torta di Limoni e Crema di Mascarpone alle Fragole
Organic Meyer lemon (from Chef Alberto's tree) tart served with mascarpone cheese and organic strawberries
Wine - Muscadeddu, Dettori, Sardegna

Prefixe Menu is $70.00 with wine pairings
(All dishes will also be available a la carte)

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