Tuesday, January 30, 2007

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