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

Made with a milk stout stew base with beef chuck roast, bacon, tomato, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Served with a side of Irish soda bread.

Chop the beef chuck roast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Chop the bacon, carrots, celery, and potatoes.

Prepare the Ingredients

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Cook the Bacon

In the same pot, add the seasoned beef chuck roast and brown it on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Brown the Beef

Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the thyme, bay leaves, and diced tomatoes.

Add Vegetables and Seasoning

Pour in the milk stout beer and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add Liquids

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Simmer the Stew

Add the cubed potatoes and reserved bacon to the pot. Continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Add Potatoes and Finish

Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with a side of Irish soda bread.

Serve

Beef chuck roast

Bacon

Milk stout beer

Tomatoes, diced

Carrots, chopped

Celery, chopped

Potatoes, cubed

Beef broth

Garlic, minced

Thyme, dried

Bay leaves

Salt

Black pepper

FAITH’S IRISH STEW

Slow roasted pork with BBQ sauce served on a toasted roll with jalapeno-citrus slaw.

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Grilled strips of chicken with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom tossed in a creamy marsala wine sauce on a bed of fettuccine. Served with a side of toast.

CHICKEN MARSALA PASTA

An assortment of shrimp and vegetables wrapped in a wonton skin and deep fried, served with sweet chili sauce.

SHRIMP BEGGAR’S PURSES

Fried chicken strips with fries, white gravy, BBQ sauce and a side of toast.

VAL’S ULTIMATE CHICKEN STRIP BASKET

Red velvet brownie with white chocolate chips, a scoop of ice cream with a drizzle of raspberry sauce and white chocolate sauce.

RED VELVET BROWNIE

ONION RINGS

Make FAITH’S IRISH STEW Recipe in just 2h 30m. Made with a milk stout stew base with beef chuck roast, bacon, tomato, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Served with a side of Irish soda bread.

Faith’s Irish Stew Recipe

Ingredients

Stew Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions