Valentine's Day Menu Specials 2007

Starter
Yellowtail Carpaccio with Yuzu Dressing $16

Heart Shaped Ravioli Filled with Smoked Salmon
and Sweet Potatoes $17

Risotto with Red Beets and Champagne $18

Main Course
Bay Salmon with Caviar Sauce and Rose Petals $29

Roasted Breast of Duck
with Barolo and Cherry Sauce $34

Dessert
Coconut Rice Pudding Heart Shaped Napoleon
with Roasted Pineapple $10

Heart Shaped Chocolate & Raspberry Cake
with Passion Fruit Sauce $10

Call Drago today for Reservations - 310-828-1585

The Tartufo Bianco or White Truffle is the most prestigious of the underground mushrooms and is referred to as the "White Diamonds of the Piedmont". It is the "creme de la creme" of the underground tubers, more delicate and prized than the black truffle. Because of its organic composition and superior aroma, and scarcity, it also the most expensive. Shaved paper thin over warm dishes, the aroma of the white truffle intensifies...
We invite you to enjoy our White Truffle Specialties at Drago Ristorante tonight.

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Drago's White Truffle Menu 2007
All Dishes are served with or without white truffles
Zuppa di Funghi Porcini, Crostino con Fontina
Porcini Mushroom Soup with Fontina Cheese Toast
$8 with Truffles $28

Carpaccio di Cappesante con Insalatina di Patate e Funghi
Jumbo Scallops Carpaccio, Potato and Mushroom Salad
$16 with Truffles $36

Risotto alla Parmigiana con Fonduta di Formaggio
Risotto with Parmesan and Fontina Cheese Fondue
$16 with Truffles $78

Tagliolini All’Uovo, Burro e Parmiggiano
Freshly made Tagliolini Pasta with Butter and Parmesan
$16 with Truffles $78

Filetto di Rombo in Guazzetto con Patate e Carciofi
Filet of Fluke in a White Wine Broth with steamed Potatoes and Artichokes
$30 with Truffles $85

Filetto di Vitello Arrosto con Funghi Trifolati e Prosciutto
Roasted Filet of Veal with Sautéed Mushrooms and Prosciutto
$34 with Truffles $85

Chef Celestino Drago, a pioneer of Los Angeles
annual truffle indulgence, has been serving his
guests exquisite truffle menus for over 14 years.
This celebration of the season’s delicacies will
feature classic rustic Italian dishes that both
enhance and encase the glorious taste and aroma
of these earthy delights.

Please call for reservations: 310-828-1585

Cooking Classes with Celestino Drago at The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles

Celestino moved to Los Angeles in 1979 at the age of 22 after accepting an offer to become chef at Orlando Orsini. After working as chef at various successful restaurants, Drago opened il Panino at MOCA in 1984. In 1985, Celestino in Beverly Hills opened to immediate success. In 1991, Drago Ristorante was born. A haven for fine regional Italian cuisine, Drago remains an integral part of Los Angeles’ dining culture, and consistently ranks on numerous “best-of” lists. The Success of Drago Ristorante allowed Celestino and his brothers to open Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills, Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena, Celestino Italian Steakhouse in West Hollywood, as well as Celestino’s newest haven for food and wine, Enoteca Drago in Beverly Hills. Celestino Drago has created his own recipe for success. His beliefs and traditions have earned him accolades ranging from Food & Wine “Best New Chef” to an honor from the National Kidney Foundation’s 17th Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles. Angeleno Magazine aptly referred to Chef Drago as an “Icon and Legend”. Through all of Chef Drago’s success, his Sicilian roots and culinary traditions continue to infuse his menus with the joy of food and family.

Schedule: February 24th and March 17th/Saturdays/11AM to 2PM
Fees: $125 (for a single class)
Minimum enrollment: 8 people
Location: Drago Ristorante
2628 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403

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