We have enjoyed Lago on several occasions for their Monday night vegetarian menu, but this evening they were our "second choice." We had intended to go to Ginko down the street and had attempted to make reservations in advance, only to be told that they did not take reservations, but if we showed up by 6:30 on a Tuesday we should have no problem getting a table. When we arrived at 6:15, we were informed that all of the open tables had reservations, and since it was my birthday, we did not want to sit at the bar. We decided to walk down the street to Lago where we were greeted warmly by the hostess and wait staff, and enjoyed an impeccable meal. The server introduced us to some new menu items, and the calamari were succulent and flavorful. The house salad was an interesting combination of flavors that worked very well together, and the gnocchi was light as a feather. My husband's scallops with risotto and mango chutney were cooked perfectly and were pleasing to the palate and the plate. Too full for dessert, we were nonetheless tempted by the interesting options. I guess we will have to return to our new "first choice" on
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