La Nuit D’élégance at Lumen8 begins with an artful amuse bouche of house-cured Scottish salmon nestled atop delicate puff pastry, finished with crème fraîche, caviar, and a whisper of dill—an opening bite crafted to awaken the palate. The première course follows with a vibrant lobster salad, combining root vegetables, avocado, frisée, and parsley, all brightened by a Meyer lemon vinaigrette. This course is elevated by the refreshing precision of a Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Klamm Kabinett Riesling 2022. For the entrée, guests may select between two refined preparations. The prime filet is accompanied by confit potatoes, salsify, and shaved Brussels sprouts, all enriched with a deep Barolo glaze and paired with a Siduri Pinot Noir 2023. Alternatively, the Northwest truffle-spiked sturgeon offers a luxurious pairing of patty-pan squash and crisp crudité vegetables, finished with White Star caviar butter and complemented by a Bravium Chardonnay 2024. The evening concludes with a petite Viennese platter, a Lumen 8 signature creation featuring opera cake, macaroons, and peppermint cheesecake. This sweet finale is served alongside a classic Port, bringing the experience to a warm and indulgent close.

La Nuit D'élégance

Chia Seeds, Vanilla, Maple Syrup & Coconut Milk, topped with Raspberry Purée, Chesapeake Gold Farms Vanilla Yogurt, Diced Peaches, Toasted Coconut & Sunflower Seeds

Charm City Chia Pudding

Chia seeds soaked in coconut milk, topped with fresh fruit.

Coconut Chia Pudding

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Indulge in our Carrot Cake Cheesecake, a delightful blend of rich cream cheese and spiced carrot cake, topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.

Prepare the Carrot Cake Layer

While the carrot cake layer is cooling, make the cheesecake filling.

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

Bake the Cheesecake

Carrots, grated

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Brown sugar

Baking powder

Baking soda

Cinnamon, ground

Nutmeg, ground

Salt

Eggs

Vanilla extract

Vegetable oil