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[Peter Rodgers]

Looking for a venue for a upscale meal. Have not tried Lumiere since it passed into Daniel Boulud's empire. And have only been to West once since David Hawksworth's departure (and before the new chef really took hold).

Would appreciate thoughts from those with recent experience.

[mangez]

Lumiere has been nice, they have a summer pre-fixe menu:


SUMMER PRIX FIXE
Available before 7pm

THREE COURSE MENU
$65
Wine Pairing $35


DUNGENESS CRAB WITH CHAMPAGNE MANGO
Pickled Papaya, Piquillo Pepper Coulis, Coriander

BEET AND VODKA CURED HAMACHI
White Sturgeon Caviar, Baby Beets, Horseradish Cream

PAN ROASTED QUALICUM BAY SCALLOPS
Sweet Corn Succotash, Fried Okra


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POLDERSIDE FARM DUCK
Poached Cherry, Hennessy XO Glaze, Cardamom Duck Jus


PEA RAVIOLI WITH CHAMPAGNE VELOUTE
Sugar Snaps, Oyster Mushrooms, Pearl Onion, Mint


DUO OF AAA PRIME BEEF
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Potato Fondant and Rosemary Soubise
Seared Rib Eye with Braised Romaine and Shallot

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APRICOT CONSOMMÉ
Almond Sablé, Lemon Mousse, Thyme Ice Cream


HOT AND COLD BLACK FOREST SUNDAE
Brandied Cherries, Cocoa Sauce, Vanilla Gelato and Crispy Sacher Biscuit

SUMMER STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA
Lemon-scented Strawberries, Vanilla Cream, Pink Peppercorn Meringue