This time, we decided to look for a French restaurant to refresh and challenge our previous French food experience. We were thrilled to know Lumiere is participating in restaurant week.
Located in a strip mall, Lumiere blended in with the uniform white exterior. Don't be fooled. The compact interior is modern, paired with chic decors and open kitchen setup.
Started the night with fresh-baked gougeres, an airy cheese puffs.
Although the menu has been reduced to cater to restaurant week, we had a tough time picking. With the exception of the main course, it was a no brainer for me to pick the one option that is not a salad. Jumbo Shrimp "Bouillabasisse" - with brunoise vegetables, red pepper rouille, toasted country bread and saffron-tomato broth.
For the main dish, Bubble chose Beef Short Rib "Bourgouignon" with grass-fed beef, pomes puree, carrots, pearl onions, trumpet mushrooms and black truffle beef jus. It is just so colorful! :) The rib was sooo very tender, it just melts in your mouth. :)
I toyed with two options, finally decided to go with the morning catch. The waiter explained the dish in details, but I forgot most the details. It was a fish dish with lima beans and scallops. First chef to get me to eat lima beans. :)
Dessert, AKA the best part of any meal, was the hardest choice to make. All the options sound très bien. I opted for the Classic Profierole (That's a big word, I couldn't pronounce this word even if I tried) - with French vanilla ice cream and chocolate ganache. It looks amazing and has just the right balance of sweetness. :)
Bubble's Roasted Peach - with lemon thyme, vanilla bean, white peach sorbet and poppy seed cake is certainly one of a kind. The peach was still steamy when it came out.
Lumiere is certainly the venue for special occasion. Each plate is exquisite. The food was delicately crafted. We had a delightful time at our special date night. :)
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