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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.


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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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Ca Del Bosco Wine Dinner at Melograno

Melograno will be hosting a Wine Maker's Dinner with Maurizio Zanella of Ca' del Bosco on Thursday, October 30th, 2008. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with a world renowned winemaker. Chef Alberto Lazzarino has put together a menu that will elate the magnificence and sophistication of the wines from this “state of the art” winery.

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Polpo alla Griglia
Tender charred octopus with baby arugula, cherry tomato medley, slivered almonds in a malt vinegar dressing
Wine: Brut, Cà del Bosco “Cuvée Prestige”, Franciacorta DOCG
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Carpaccio di Anatra
House cured, double breast of duck with mixed lettuce in a light Gorgonzola dressing
Wine: Chardonnay, Cà del Bosco “Maurizio Zanella” 2004
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Gnocchi di Patate con Ragù di Cinghiale al Cioccolato
Freshly made potato gnocchi and ricotta cheese dumpling sautéed with chocolate marinated wild boar ragu
Wine: Pinot Nero, Cà del Bosco “Pinero” 2003
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Brasato di Bue al Barolo e Polenta
Slow Braised beef with Barolo wine and pomegranate served with yellow corn soft polenta
Wine: Rosso del Sebino, Cà del Bosco “Maurizio Zanella” 2001
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Fonduta di Castelmagno e Nocciole con Tartufo Nero e Castagne Arrosto
Hazelnut-Castelmagno cheese fondue with black truffle and roasted chestnuts
Wine: Brut, Cà del Bosco “Cuvée Annamaria Clementi” 2001, Franciacorta DOCG

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: Only $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Melograno
6541 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
RSVP Required: 323-465-6650
www.melogranohollywood.com

Aperitivo Italiano or Hump Day at Melograno Hollywood!

Aperitivo Italiano is just one of the wonderful Italian traditions. After work and before you go home to have dinner with your family, they meet in a local bar and have a cocktail. So, in the true Italian spirit, every Wednesday or Hump Day, Melograno will be featuring a seasonal ingredient in both a signature cocktail as well as various stuzzichini, aka Italian finger food, on the patio from 5pm - 8pm. Plus live acoustic Jazz from The Raw Jazz Band.

This week Cantaloupe is the seasonal element. Featured cocktails to be served; Cantaloupe and Basil Mojito ($15) and the Kerner Abbazia di Novacella ($13). Appetizers will paired to the drinks and include cantaloupe as well. Visit http://www.melogranohollywood.com or call 323-465-6650 for more information.