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

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

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a marinade.

Prepare the Marinade

Add the lamb loin chops to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for enhanced flavor.

Marinate the Lamb

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Preheat the Grill

Remove the lamb from the marinade and shake off excess. Place the chops on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.

Grill the Lamb

Once cooked, remove the lamb lollipops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Rest the Lamb

Serve the petite filet lamb lollipops hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Serve

Lamb loin chops (lollipops)

Olive oil

Garlic, minced

Fresh rosemary, chopped

Fresh thyme, chopped

Salt

Black pepper

Lemon juice