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.

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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Melograno's Simpler Sundays

Chef Alberto Lazzarino is offering a special Sunday Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner. Regular menu available as well!

Antipasti

Glass of Prosecco

Soup Or Salad

Pasta

Gnocchi Or Pasta

Dolce

Dessert

Coffee Or Tea

Only $35, plus tax and gratuity

Melograno

6541 Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90028

323-465-6650

www.melogranohollywood.com

Thursday Wine Collector's Night at Melograno

On Thursday evenings Melograno will feature “Wine Collector’s Night,” an event dedicated to everyone who has been saving "that special bottle" for the right moment.

Each week focuses on a specific grape varietal or wine region and Chef Alberto will create specials which pair perfectly with the “Theme.” So, run to your cellar and bring that special bottle to Melograno. Chef Alberto will cook in honor of your wine! On Wine Collector’s night there will be no corkage fee.

Valet parking available on Hudson (rear of building) with validation for $6.00.

Celebrate Ferragosto at Melograno Restaurant in Hollywood

A major summer event, "Ferragosto" is celebrated in all of Italy on August 15^th. It marks the peak of summer when everybody is on vacation whether by the beach, mountain destinations or parks. It is a very ancient pagan holiday that dates back to Roman Emperor Augustus’ time, when he decided that for one day everybody would stop work (Feriae Augusti-Ferragosto), including animals, to celebrate the end of major agricultural season.

Friday, August 15^th, 2008

Burrata e Melanzane
Marinated, roasted, organic Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato
Salad with fresh Burrata drizzled in Basil oil
Wine: Müller Thurgau, Cnaletto, Trentino, 2007

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Ravioli di Ricotta Agli Spinaci
Handmade Ravioli filled with fresh Ricotta cheese sautéed with
organic Baby Wild Spinach in a Sage Butter sauce

Wine: Vermentino di Sardegna, Dettori, Romangia, 2006
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Please select one of the following;

Salmone con Ruchetta e Fichi
Grilled Wild Caught Canadian Salmon served over Baby Wild Arugula
and Black Mission Figs

Wine: Pinot Nero "Superiore", Maso Poli, Trentino, 2005
Or
Anatra alle Pesche Piccanti
Pan Roasted Hudson Valley Duck Breast served with lightly spicy
roasted Nectarine au jus and sautéed heirloom vegetables

Wine: Amarone della Valpolicella, Santi, illasi, 2004
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Sorbetto
Fruit sorbet with macerated fresh fruit

Wine: Moscato d' Asti, Marenco "Strev", Piemonte, 2006

Reservations Required - $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity

($40 per person, plus tax and gratuity, without wine)

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.