Join us at Lumen8 and celebrate the holidays in an elevated fashion! Indulge in a refined three-course prix fixe dinner celebrating peak-seasonal ingredients, with the option of expertly curated wine pairings. The evening opens with your choice of a vibrant Seasonal Duck Salad, layered with shaved fennel, winter citrus, and cranberry vinaigrette, or a chilled Dublin Bay Shrimp Salad featuring frisée, roasted beets, and bright Meyer lemon—each complemented by a nuanced rosé. For the main course, choose between the Prime Beef Duo, presenting filet and strip enriched with truffled potato and Hatch chimichurri, or the Roasted Faroe Island Salmon, served with rainbow Swiss chard and crowned with Tzar Nicolai caviar—beautifully paired with Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance each dish’s character. The experience concludes with a luxurious Tres Leches finished with fig port compote and a celebratory pour of sparkling wine. Truly a soireé not to be missed, we're excited to celebrate with you!

Christmas Eve Soireé

Spanish olive oil dip served with warm baguette

SPANISH OIL DIP

Indulge in our luxurious truffle butter, a velvety blend of rich, creamy butter infused with the earthy aroma of premium truffles. Perfect for spreading on warm, crusty bread or melting over a succulent steak, this decadent treat elevates any dish with its irresistible umami flavor. Experience a taste of gourmet sophistication with every bite.

In a medium bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature until it is creamy.

Prepare the Butter

Add the black or white truffle oil to the softened butter and mix well until fully combined.

Incorporate Truffle Oil

Add the sea salt to the truffle butter mixture and blend thoroughly. Adjust salt to taste.

Season

If using fresh truffles, finely shave or chop them and gently fold into the butter mixture.

Add Fresh Truffles (Optional)

Transfer the truffle butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and refrigerate until firm.

Chill

Once chilled and firm, slice the truffle butter and serve it on steaks, vegetables, or warm bread.

Serve

Unsalted butter

Black or white truffle oil

Fresh truffles (optional, for garnish)

Sea salt

Truffle butter

Fusillone Bolognese is a hearty Italian pasta dish featuring thick, spiral fusillone pasta coated in a rich meat sauce made from ground beef and San Marzano tomatoes. This version is characterized by the use of Northern Gold beef, which adds a distinct richness, and the texture of fusillone allows for perfect sauce adherence. Here's how to prepare it at home.

FUSILLONE BOLOGNESE

Pollo Grigliato is Italian grilled chicken marinated in olive oil and spices. The chicken is tender and flavorful, with a smoky char from the grill, making it a perfect pairing with creamy polenta enriched with Parmesan and butter. Here's how to prepare it at home.

POLLO GRIGLIATO

Pasta del giorno is a traditional Italian pasta dish that typically features seasonal ingredients and flavors. This version includes spaghetti or fettuccine tossed with garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish. Here's how to make it at home.

PASTA DEL GIORNO

VERDURE MISTE

FOIE GRAS

Saffron risotto, Hokkaido scallops, lobster, clams

FRUTTI DI MARE

Make Truffle Butter Recipe in just 30m. Indulge in our luxurious truffle butter, a velvety blend of rich, creamy butter infused with the earthy aroma of premium truffles. Perfect for spreading on warm, crusty bread or melting over a succulent steak, this decadent treat elevates any dish with its irresistible umami flavor. Experience a taste of gourmet sophistication with every bite.

Truffle Butter Recipe

Ingredients

Truffle Butter Ingredients

Method

Instructions