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Lumiere

1293 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02465
617-244-9199

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Most folks who have visited Lumière since its opening in 1999 will tell you that the name says it all. French for “light”, restaurant Lumière lends just that to the West Newton dining scene-it’s a shining beacon of a bistro serving up some of the area’s most highly regarded modern French cuisine.

The name Lumière also refers to the original cinemas of France, a nod to the restaurant’s location just across from West Newton’s popular art-film house. If you plan to sample chef-owner Michael Leviton’s award-winning dishes before or after a show, reserve early. The cozy 65-seat restaurant has made such a name for itself, tables fill up quickly.

News and Events at Lumiere restaurant

What’s New for LifeSavor 2013
For the 2013 edition of their annual fundraiser, Community Servings moves LifeSavor to the Westin Boston Waterfront for the evening.

All for One
The city’s top culinary talent have banded together in support of The One Fund, donating a percent of their ...

Earth Day in Newton
In honor of Earth Day, green-leaning chef-owner Michael Leviton will be offering diners at Lumière a prix fixe that ...

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smoked bluefish

by Chef Michael Leviton

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House smoked bluefish salad with bread and butter pickles, radish, parsley and smoked bluefish paté toasts
 
 
Dictionary
 
Charcuterie
1. noun The French term for delicatessen-style items.
Compote
1. noun Slow-cooked fruit in syrup.
Confit
1. noun Meat (usually goose, duck or pork) that is slowly cooked in its own fat and preserved with the fat packed around it as a seal.
Jus
1. noun French for juice, jus also refers to the unthickened juices from a piece of roasted meat.
Nage
1. noun This culinary buzzword usually indicates a bouillon with (among other things) white wine, shallots and herbs.
Pancetta
1. noun Cured Italian bacon.
Polenta
1. noun A slow-cooked cornmeal porridge popular in northern Italy; can be served soupy or firm, sometimes fried.
Ramp
1. noun A wild onion.
Shiitake
1. noun Bold and meaty, these are called "black mushrooms" on Chinese menus.
Tartare
1. noun Ground or finely chopped, seasoned raw meat (traditionally beef). May or may not come mounded, and with a raw egg.