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

Enjoy a creamy and refreshing regular-sized strawberry shake made with ripe strawberries and smooth vanilla ice cream.

Strawberry Shake, regular size

Delicate and colorful meringue-based cookies filled with rich ganache or luscious buttercream, perfect for a sweet treat or a delightful gift.

Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl to remove any lumps. Set aside.

Prepare Ingredients

In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and increase the speed to high. Whip until stiff peaks form.

Whip Egg Whites

Gently fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar into the whipped egg whites using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter too much.

Combine Mixtures

Add vanilla extract and food coloring to the batter. Fold gently until fully incorporated. The batter should flow like lava.

Add Flavor and Color

Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release air bubbles.

Pipe the Macarons

Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or until a skin forms on top.

Rest the Macarons

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes. They should have a smooth shell and be able to lift off the parchment paper easily.

Bake

Allow the macarons to cool completely before filling them with your choice of ganache, buttercream, or jam.

Cool and Fill

Almond flour

Powdered sugar

Egg whites

Granulated sugar

Vanilla extract

Food coloring

MACARON

Roasted Ham, Mushroom, Artichoke, Bufala Mozzarella

PORZIANO

Indulge in our creamy gelato, made with the finest ingredients for a rich and velvety texture that melts in your mouth.

GELATO

Cipolini Onions, Mushrooms, Bufala Mozzarella, White Truffle Oil

FUNGHI

Fresh Cherry Vesuvian Tomato, Bufala Mozzarella, Basil, Garlic

POMODORO

San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Garlic, Oregano *Vegan

MARINARA

Fior di Latte, Ricotta, Bufala Mozzarella, Basil, Garlic (No Sauce)

BIANCA

Make MACARON Recipe in just 1h 30m. Delicate and colorful meringue-based cookies filled with rich ganache or luscious buttercream, perfect for a sweet treat or a delightful gift.

Macaron Recipe

Ingredients

Macaron Ingredients

Method

Macaron Directions