Lumière To Offer Wine Tastings, Art Previews, Free Dessert

NEWTON, MA — Lumière in West Newton known for its intimate feel and farm-to-fork ever-changing seasonal menu and bar with specialty cocktails is working to evolve from a special occasion restaurant into a neighborhood destination.

To that end, Owner and Chef Jordan Bailey has started offering a number of events - from wine tastings, to art previews, to special benefit dinners — each week he says are perfect for a date night or friends looking for something different around dinner time.

"We want to deepen our relationship with our guests and create unique experiences for them so we’re hosting regular events like art openings, wine tastings and more," said Bailey.

The chef said he wants locals to stop by every night of the week to sample his bistro's classic comfort food in a spot where servers and staff learn their names.

“I’m eager to create a hub for the local community," he said Lumière has become more of a casual bistro since it opened in 1999 under chef and previous owner Michael Leviton.

Check out some of the new events they've got coming up:

Sip & Learn at Weekly Wine Tastings, Every Thursday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. $25/person

Wine Director Chris Graeff organizes a casual get together every Thursday evening. Graeff creates a four-bottle tasting with pours from a featured region, and educates guests on the winemakers, varietals, regions and tasting notes. Each wine is paired with a different bite from the Lumière kitchen. Communal sharing and conversation is encouraged.

Watch & Dine with Lumière and the West Newton Cinema, Every Sunday through Thursday

Lumière and the West Newton Cinema have teamed up to make date night even better. Guests who purchase an entrée and present their movie stub will get a free dessert.

Get Artsy & Explore at Lumière’s Local Art Openings Bi-monthly; next Preview: Myrosha Dziuk on April 3 at 7 p.m. Complimentary apps

In collaboration with the New Art Center and the Newton Cultural Alliance, Lumière gives local creatives a space to display their artwork in the restaurant’s private dining room. The artwork rotates every other month, and as new art is added, the restaurant will host an opening cocktail reception where guests are welcome to drop in for the art preview, drinks and bites – or grab a table and stay for dinner.

Eat & Drink for a cause at the Spring Harvest Dinner May 16 at 7 p.m. with Drumlin Farm $150/person (includes dinner with wine pairings) For reservations: call 617-244-9199 or email Lumiere@LumiereRestaurant.com

Chef Bailey and Wine Director Chris Graeff will align to host a dinner with Drumlin Farm, Mass Audubon’s only working educational farm. Bailey and Graeff will offer guests an evening of fun creative dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients from Drumlin Farm, paired with unique wine pours from all over the world.

Mass Audubon protects over 37,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, while saving wildlife and making nature accessible to everyone. One of the leaders in environmental education, Mass Aududon holds classes and camps for children and adults that reach over 225,000 participants every year.

Address: 1293 Washington St, West Newton

-Photo of a steak frites, courtesy.