West and Lumiere

[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