Drago Ristorante Celebrates Annual dineLA Restaurant Week(s)


From January 25th-30th and February 1st-6th, 2009 these menus will make you appreciate once again how sweet it is to be a foodie in Los Angeles. Come sample our three course prix-fixe meals at very special prices.
Call today for reservations 310.828.1585 or click here !

LUNCH
Three Course Menu - $28

First Course
Primavera Salad - Grilled eggplant, goat cheese, roasted bell peppers with
balsamic dressing
Or
Grilled Calamari with Sicilian caponata
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Main Course
Pumpkin tortelloni with sage cream sauce

Or
Petrali Sole, fava beans, lemon and garlic broth
Or
Roasted breast of chicken, rapini, potatoes and mustard sauce
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Dolce
Cold lemon soufflé
Or
Sorbetto or Gelati
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DINNER
Three Course Menu - $44

First Course
Primavera Salad - Grilled eggplant, goat cheese, roasted bell peppers,
balsamic dressing
Or
Burratini
Layers of diced heirloom tomato, avocado, burrata cheese served in a martini glass with micro purple basil, balsamic and olive oil drizzle
Or
Beef Carpaccio, summer truffle, frisee, pear and Parmesan salad
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Main Course
Roasted Quail stuffed with sausage, grilled polenta, sage and prosciutto sauce
Or
Seafood Spaghetti
Or
New Zealand roasted rack of lamb, mint sauce and eggplant timbale
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Dolce
Cold Lemon Soufflé
Or
Sorbetto or Gelati

A Note From Gary Fishman at Wally's Wine About the Seghesio Wine Dinner at Drago

"It was a fabulous dinner, and the evening unfolded beautifully. A splendid collision of super wines and fantastic food! Total attendance was about 70 persons. We had a tremendous response to the wines: 18 different orders totaling nearly 200 bottles of wine were sold at the dinner! Sorry to say we did not take any photos of the dinner. Darn! I can report that there were lots of smiling faces, and that the crowd lingered happily over their coffee and cappuccino. Great to be able to introduce Celestino to the group. Pete and Cathy Seghesio were thrilled with the way the affair was handled. Being in the business for 30 years now, I am pleased to report the Drago/Seghesio Dinner was as flawless an evening as I have ever experienced. My wife and I have been smitten with Celestino and his cooking since he got off the boat in the early 1980s and we tasted the duck ragu over parpadella pasta he prepared when he had his first chef job at a little lean-to off Third Street in West Hollywood by the Beverly Center. He couldn’t speak much English then, but he certainly spoke our language when it came to food! We value his friendship, and are thrilled he and his family have been so successful in our part of the world…."

Regards,

Gary

Wally's Seghesio Wine Dinner at Drago on Monday, October 20th, 2008

With Pete and Rachel Ann Seghesio

DRAGO RESTAURANT

2628 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90403

www.celestinodrago.com

The world may be going corporate, but on Monday, October 20^th, 2008 the focus at Drago in Santa Monica will be on family! Wally's, Drago and Seghesio are each Family Owned businesses and we happily join forces to present a casual night of showcasing terrific wines and great food.

Seghesio Family Winery's General Manager Pete Seghesio will be accompanied by his mother Rachel Ann, the matriarch of the Seghesio clan. Founded in 1895, Seghesio's well earned fame for producing classic wines from old vines is certainly come by honestly. In addition to presenting an interesting cross section of their latest wines, the Seghesio's legendary homemade sausage also appears on the wonderful menu that Chef Celestino Drago has created for this special occasion. Please make your reservations soon to make sure you will be part of this extraordinary family affair: 310-475-0606 or 310-828-1585.

Reception

Ahi Tuna Tartar on Potato Chips, Crab Cakes, Orange Compote, Arancini, Crispy Parmesan

Wine: Seghesio 2007 Arneis

First Course

Seghesio Family Homemade Sausage, Polenta & Rapini, Fennel Seed sauce and Porcini Cavatelli

Wine: Seghesio 2006 Costeria Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Main Course

Kobe Beef Short Ribs braised with red wine, Fregola Sarda and Vegetable Ragout

Wines: Seghesio 2006 Home Ranch Zinfandel, Seghesio 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel, Seghesio 2006 Cortina Zinfandel

Cheese Course

Assorted Italian Cheeses and Condiments

Wine: 2005 Seghesio Venom Sangiovese, 2005 Seghesio Omaggio

Dessert

Warm Orange Ricotta Cake, Strawberry Ice Cream and Biscotti

Coffee, Espresso or Cappuccino

$120.00 per person

Watch a video taped interview with Celestino at Drago Ristorante in Santa Monica!

Drago’s Traditional Italian Christmas Eve Menu Specials

Please call today for more information and reservations. Space will be limited - 310.828.1585

Giacomino, Tanino, Calogero
& Celestino Drago
Four Great Chefs


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Drago Ristorante
Wine Pairing Dinner
Tuesday, October 2nd 2007 at 7:00 pm

Menu

Hors D’oeuvres

Ahi Tuna Tartar on Potato Chips

Arancini di Riso - Arborio Rice Cones Filled with Mozzarella, Peas and Meat Ragu

Wine: Prosecco, Ca` di Pietra

First Course

Jumbo Shrimp and Truffle Polenta

Wine: 2005 Vermentino di Sardegna "Sardus Paters"

Second Course

Home made Cavatelli with Venison Ragu’ and Porcini Mushroom Sauce

Wine: 2003 Barbera D’Asti "Convento Cappuccini"

Third Course

Wild Boar Tenderloin, Red Wine and Figs Sauce

Wines: 2001 Cruina Ripasso "Provolo"

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2001 Fattoria Vecelliera "Castellaccio"

Dessert

Valrhona Chocolate Tart, Vanilla Sauce and Raspberry sorbet

Wine: 2006 Bracchetto D’Aqui "Convento Cappuccini"

Cost: $68 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Seating is limited. Please call for reservations today at 310.828.1585