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 Social Cheesecake, a creamy and delightful dessert that brings friends together with its rich flavor and smooth texture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are well coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Prepare the crust

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Bake the crust

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Make the filling

Once the filling is smooth, pour it over the cooled crust in the springform pan.

Combine and pour

Bake the cheesecake at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

Bake the cheesecake

Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Cool and chill

Cream cheese

Granulated sugar

Sour cream

Vanilla extract

Eggs

Graham cracker crumbs

Butter, melted

Salt

Social Cheesecake

Grilled Chicken Tenders

Fried or grilled catfish over a bed of rice, layered with shrimp with broccoli covered with our homemade crawfish sauce.

Happy Plate

Fresh battered chicken breast fried to perfection on a Brioche Bun dressed with spicy mayo, tomatoes, pickles and onions.

Spicy Mayo Chicken Breast Sandwich

Fresh battered catfish fried with a side of seasoned fries.

Catfish & Fries

Well seasoned Lamb Chop covered with Homemade Social Sauce with Sautéed Asparagus and Roasted Potatoes covered with Parmesan Cheese.

Lamb Chop with Asparagus and Roasted Potatoes

Savor tender catfish fillets, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection, served atop creamy, buttery grits for a comforting Southern classic.

Catfish and Grits

Make Social Cheesecake Recipe in just 1h 15m. Indulge in our Social Cheesecake, a creamy and delightful dessert that brings friends together with its rich flavor and smooth texture.

Social Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

Cheesecake Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps