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Lumière

Gastronomy & Restraint
A seasonal table by Chef Adèle Rousseau
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The Philosophy

“Cuisine is the art of restraint — to take what the season offers and let it speak in its own quiet voice.”

— Adèle Rousseau, Chef de Cuisine
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Les Entrées

To Awaken the Palate
Pumpkin velouté

Velouté de Potimarron

Slow-simmered heirloom pumpkin blended to a silken velouté, finished with toasted hazelnut, crackling sage oil and a spoon of crème fraîche.
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Seared scallops

Saint-Jacques Snackées

Hand-dived scallops seared to a caramelised crust over velvety cauliflower purée, lifted with nutty brown butter and a glint of caviar.
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Heritage beetroot salad

Salade de Betterave

Slow-roasted heritage beetroot layered with whipped goat's cheese, candied walnut and a bright tangle of dressed micro-herbs.
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Les Plats

The Heart of the Meal
Line-caught sea bass

Filet de Bar de Ligne

Line-caught sea bass roasted on its crisp skin, set over slow-confit fennel, delicate sea vegetables and a house-made beurre blanc.
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Aged beef tenderloin

Filet de Bœuf, Sauce Truffe

Aged beef tenderloin grilled to a rosy centre, glossed with a deep truffle jus, silky pomme purée and butter-glazed root vegetables.
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Duck breast

Magret de Canard

Duck breast cooked rosé beneath crisp rendered skin, balanced by a tart cherry gastrique, smooth celeriac and a touch of bitter greens.
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The Experience

Menu Dégustation

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Seven courses tracing the chef's seasonal narrative, paired with house-pressed cordials and botanical infusions.

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III

Les Desserts

The Final Sweetness
Chocolate soufflé

Soufflé au Chocolat

A warm dark-chocolate soufflé risen to a trembling cloud, opened tableside and flooded with salted caramel and cool crème anglaise.
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Citrus tart

Tarte aux Agrumes

Bright citrus curd in a buttery almond sablé, crowned with torched meringue and a scatter of candied zest for a bittersweet finish.
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Cheese selection

Plateau de Fromages

An affineur's matured selection served at the peak of ripeness with fig compote, toasted walnut bread and a comb of raw honey.
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