Hill Harper & Chef Alberto Lazzarino discuss Earth Hour at Melograno in Hollywood

Melograno's New Year's Eve Menu

• Prosecco con crostino di fegato d’anatra e marmellata di cachi •
torchon of foie gras, persimmon chutney, crostini
wine: glass of sparkling Prosecco

• Crema di corallo e aragosta •
lobster bisque, grilled slipper lobster tail and basil oil
wine: Fiano, Mandrarossa, Sicilia

• Ravioli di funghi al burro di pomodoro e tartufo nero •
freshly made ravioli filled with seasonal wild mushrooms, sautéed in a light winter black truffle and tomato butter sauce
wine: Merlot, Conti Brandolini d’ Adda “Vistorta”, Grave del Friuli

• Merluzzo al forno con stufato di patate •
baked Alaskan black cod, scalloped potato, parsnip gratin, pomegranate syrup
wine: Pinot Nero, Maso Poli “Superiore”, Trentino

OR

• Bue brasato al melograno e mele •
braised beef short ribs in apple-pomegranate jus, soft yellow corn polenta and heirloom vegetables
wine: Bonarda, Dino Torti, Oltrepo’ Pavese


• Tortino di cioccoloato con salsa al rhum •
warm chocolate cake, served with rhum crème anglaise and berry puree
wine: Port, Dow’s 20yr Tawny, Douro)


Cost - $100 per person, plus tax and service
($75 without wine)

Valet parking available in front with validation for $6.00.

Melograno is Hollywood's New Lunch Hotspot

Melograno Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am – 2:00pm

ANTIPASTI e INSALATE

Cuori di Carciofo e Ruchetta con Parmigiano (v)
Baby artichoke hearts tossed with shaved parmesan cheese and lemon dressing over wild arugula and frisee lettuce $13.50

Rosto di Cappone e Castagne Candite

Cold capon roulade over white lettuce and candied chestnut, lemon hazelnut dressing $11.50

Stracci di Salmerino e Limone ai Capperi
House cured wild Chinook salmon, preserved lemon and caper dressing, American caviar, mixed organic lettuce $9.50

Carpaccio di Bue Arrosto
Charred rare beef tenderloin, mixed lettuce and light citronette dressing $16.50

Barbabietole e Caprino con Bagna Cauda (v)
Slow roasted organic baby beets, rainbow lettuce, pan roasted goat cheese cake and light bagna cauda dressing $13.50

(v) Vegetarian

Le ZUPPE

Zucca e Amaretti (v)
Organic butternut squash soup flavored with amaretto cookies and cinnamon $5.75

Our soups are made fresh daily and Dairy Free.

Di Oggi
Daily specials - ask your server

Le PASTE e il RISO

Tagliolini al Pomodoro (v)
Fresh angel hair pasta sautéed with organic tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil $11.50

Taglierini al Brasato di Lepre e Melograno
Fresh angel hair pasta served with Barolo wine braised Hare and pomegranate reduction sauce $16.50

Penne al Ragu di Salsiccia
Short pasta sautéed with our own House cured sausage and pecorino cheese $13.50

Tagliatelle Nere ai Gamberetti, Ruchetta e Burro di Tartufo
Fresh black squid ink tagliatelle sautéed with rock shrimp, wild arugula, medley of cherry tomatoes and black truffle butter $14.50

La CARNE e il PESCE

Filetto di Sogliola al Dragoncello
Oven baked Petrale sole, tarragon butter sauce over parsnips mash $19.75

Spalla di Maiale
Braised pork shoulder over soft polenta, heirloom vegetables and braised jus $15.50

Brasato di Bue al Barolo e Polenta
Slowly braised beef with Barolo wine and pomegranate with soft yellow corn soft polenta $16.75

Bistecca ai Ferri
10 oz. Prime strip steak with organic heirloom vegetables and pomegranate reduction $24.75

Radiconi al Forno (v)
Roasted seasonal organic root vegetable plate $12.00

(v) Vegetarian

We choose organic or all natural, nitrate and hormone free ingredients whenever possible.

Prices and menu items are subject to change.

6541 Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90028

323-465-6650

www.melogranohollywood.com

Antinori Wine Dinner at Melograno in Hollywood

Please join us at Melograno on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm for a very special Antinori Wine Dinner as we pay homage to one of the oldest and most respected wine producers in the world.


MENU
Stuzzichini – Italian Finger Food
Crostini with Balsamic braised Radicchio and Goat Cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano and Caramelized Onion Quiche
Wine: Brut, Antinori “Montenisa”, Franciacorta DOCG
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Quaglia con Polenta e Salsa al Tartufo
Pan sautéed Quail over Polenta with Truffle sauce
Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Tenuta “Marchesi Antinori”, 2004
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Tagliatelle al Dragoncello con Salsa d’Agnello Arrosto
Tarragon Tagliatelle with Roasted Lamb Ragu
Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Antinori “Badia a Passignano”, 2003
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Rotolo di Vitello Arrosto con Funghi Saltati e Vegetali Trifolati
Rolled Veal Roast, Wild Mushrooms and Garlic served with Parsley sautéed Vegetables
Wine: Antinori “Tignanello”, 2005
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Formaggio
Gorgonzola and Taleggio Cheeses with fresh Grape and Honey - Chili Pepper Jam
Wine: Muffato della Sala, Umbria, 2005


Cost: $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Space will be limited. RSVP required: 323-465-6650


Chef: Alberto Lazzarino Sommelier: Giuseppe Cossu


Melograno
6541 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
323-465-6650
Valet Parking Available
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