Italian-Flavored Thanksgiving Menu Featured at Locanda Del Lago November 26, 2009

ITALIAN-FLAVORED THANKSGIVING MENU
FEATURED AT
LOCANDA DEL LAGO
IN SANTA MONICA
ALONG WITH "THANKSGIVING-TO-GO"

Locanda del Lago presents a distinctive Italian-flavored Thanksgiving Day
menu on Thursday, November 26 along with its dinner menu (at regular prices)
all day and evening from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The popular Santa
Monica restaurant also features a "Thanksgiving-To-Go" complete dinner and a
la carte pumpkin pies (individual and full size) and are individual pumpkin
pies ($6 each), whole pumpkin pies ($45 each, serves 8 to 10) and housemade
gelatos.

Chef Roberto Maggioni's prix fixe Thanksgiving menu is available as a
three-course or four-course meal (or a la carte), and, as an option, each
course is paired with wine. The feast begins with purée of green bean soup,
crispy pancetta, ciabatta croutons, paradiso EVO (à la carte: $10), paired
with ORVIETO, TENUTA DI SALVIANO, '07, followed by pumpkin ravioli, brown
butter-sage sauce (à la carte: $15), matched with SANGIOVESE, DI MAJO, '07.
Main courses are choice of rainbow trout filet, market Bermuda onion confit,
potatoes "ponte nuovo," cranberry sauce (à la carte: $28) paired with PINOT
NOIR, CHALONE VINEYARDS, '07, or roasted and sliced turkey, chestnut-apple
stuffing, Italian shepherd pie, savoy cabbage involtino (à la carte: $28),
paired with MERLOT, BORGO, '07.

The three-course dinner is $49.00 per person (choice of trout or turkey),
the four-course dinner is $62.00 per person, and the Wine Tasting Pairing is
$20.00 per person, all excluding tax and gratuity.

A "Pumpkin Fantasy" dessert (pumpkin purée, cacao gingerbread, whipped
cream) is available for $11 as an à la carte dessert.

Lago's "Thanksgiving-To-Go" features a whole de-boned turkey with all the
"trimmings" (chestnut-apple stuffing, Italian shepherd pie, savoy cabbage
involtino) for $25 per person. Order minimum is for five people; must be
ordered at least 48 hours in advance. Also available are individual pumpkin
pies ($6 each), whole pumpkin pies ($45 each, serves 8 to 10), and housemade
gelato (vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate, $8 per pint).

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.

Thanksgiving Day reservations are essential. "Thanksgiving-To-Go" orders
must be placed 48 hours in advance. Lago's entire menu is also available
for take-home orders.

Lago is located at 231 Arizona Avenue (on the Third Street Promenade) in
Santa Monica. Valet parking is available, and all major credit cards are
accepted. Call (310) 451-3525 for reservations, to order
"Thanksgiving-To-Go" or for additional information. www.LagoSantaMonica.com

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