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

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

A moist cake soaked in a mixture of three types of milk: Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk and whole milk. Topped with whipped frosting cream.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Prepare the Cake

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Cream Butter and Sugar

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Combine Mixtures

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Bake the Cake

While the cake is baking, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl.

Prepare the Milk Mixture

Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over it, allowing it to soak in.

Soak the Cake

In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Make the Whipped Topping

Spread the whipped topping over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Frost the Cake

All-purpose flour

Baking powder

Salt

Unsalted butter

Granulated sugar

Eggs

Vanilla extract

Tres Leches

Mexican style roasted corn on the cob. Covered with mayonnaise, sprinkled cotija cheese, chamoy sauce and tajin.

Elote Asado

Two deep fried flour tortillas filled with seasoned chunks of chicken and melted cheese.

Chimichangas

Corn tortillas filled with chicken and cheese then rolled and fried.

Flautas

Pollo Campesino is a dish that features chicken breast and jumbo shrimp, often combined with cheese and vegetables. This dish is characterized by the use of Monterey jack cheese and pico de gallo, adding a creamy and fresh element to the protein combination. Here's how to make it at home.

Pollo Campesino

Tacos Carnitas

Thin strips of pork marinated in a combination of dried chili peppers, spices and pineapple.

Tacos Al Pastor

Make Tres Leches Recipe in just 1h 30m. A moist cake soaked in a mixture of three types of milk: Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk and whole milk. Topped with whipped frosting cream.

Tres Leches Recipe

Ingredients

Cake

Method

Instructions