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

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

A taste of New Orleans brought to Rochester. House-smoked meats, po’ boys, gumbo, and more… all paired with warm Southern Hospitality.

In a large bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke.

Prepare the Marinade

Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Marinate the Pork

Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the marinated pork shoulder in the smoker and smoke for about 8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).

Smoke the Pork

Once done, remove the pork from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding. Serve as desired.

Rest and Serve

Pork Shoulder

Paprika

Brown Sugar

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Salt

Black Pepper

Liquid Smoke

Frenchman Street

A day without Pho is a day without warmth. The harmonic comingling of fresh, healthy ingredients simmering in aromatic broth and customized with your choice of condiments is pure comfort in a bowl.

Broth

Big Slices, big Taste. Our menu is crafted with the freshest ingredients while focusing on size, flavor, and speed.

Red Zone Pizza

Enjoy a variety of authentic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine including hot pressed sandwiches, fresh seasonal salads and several entrees that are sure to impress.

La Bola

Obsessed with brewing regionally roasted coffees that will make your day — whatever time of day that is. Your first morning sip. A mid-day break. Your late afternoon pick-me-up.

Rococo Café

Build-your-own salads are our bread and butter. But don’t worry, we have bread & butter too; with grilled cheese, soups, and more!

Rooteins

Make Frenchman Street Recipe in just 8h . A taste of New Orleans brought to Rochester. House-smoked meats, po’ boys, gumbo, and more… all paired with warm Southern Hospitality.

Frenchman Street Recipe

Ingredients

House-Smoked Meats

Method

Preparation of House-Smoked Meats

Prepare the Marinade

Marinate the Pork

Smoke the Pork

Rest and Serve

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