#FOOD: LUCIE ANNOUNCE “AUGUST IN PARIS” CURATED MENU IN AUGUST

Lucie, nestled in the heart of Toronto’s financial core, is proud to announce ‘August in Paris’ – a four course curated menu for $95 per person (excluding beverages, taxes, and gratuities) which brings authentic French heritage to Toronto, exclusively for the month of August.

From Tuesday, August 6 to Saturday, August 31, guests can indulge and reminisce in French culture. Chef Arnaud Bloquel invites you to savour the exquisite flavours of France with an exclusive four-course menu that promises to transport you to Paris through your tastebuds. This exceptional culinary offering is combined with the warm hospitality at Lucie, promising unparalleled artistry and passion for French cuisine.

The menu for August in Paris includes canapes, an amuse-bouche, L’Aubergine Violon (marinated Chinese eggplant, cherry tomato and pecan cream, prawns and smoked cucumber jelly), Les Saint Jacques (scallops, chanterelle, roasted almond, granny smith apple and cider emulsion), L’Agneau (provencal Roasted Ontario lamb saddle, green olive cream, chickpea and reduction jus), La Noisette (choux pastry, hazelnut praline espuma, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream) and mignardises.

Join Lucie this August for “August in Paris” and let chef Bloquel’s extraordinary menu transport you to the heart of France. Guests can reserve their table HERE.

Bon appétit!

#FOOD: LUCIE’s ARNAUD BLOQUEL TEAMS WITH MAISON KAVIARI AND GREGOIR DOULAIN

Calling all caviar connoisseurs! For one night only, the prestigious Maison Kaviari will join forces with Lucie’s chef de cuisine, Arnaud Bloquel, and Axyon Canada’s caviar expert, Grégoire Doulain, to present a luxurious caviar dinner.

On June 13, 2024 at 6pm, for $250 per person (including gratuities and excluding beverages), guests will receive a four-course gourmet dinner highlighting different varieties of Kaviari caviar.

For over 40 years, Maison Kaviari has meticulously selected the finest caviars and seafood. With grains refined in Parisian laboratories and packed in numbered tins, each caviar case is a unique treasure, offering a magical and unforgettable tasting experience. Proud suppliers to MICHELIN-starred chefs both in France and Canada, Kaviari’s farmed caviars are well-celebrated.

“Our commitment to quality and sustainability ensures each caviar selection is not only a pleasure to taste but also a testament to our dedication to environmental responsibility.” David Macouin, international director of Maison Kaviar.

This will be an exclusive event with only 20 seats available. Tickets for The Caviar Experience can be purchased HERE.

Le Comptoir de Lucie

Four-course menu exclusively offered every evening at the bar

Le Comptoir de Lucie – an exclusive, casual culinary concept with a playful twist on dining, available Monday to Saturday evenings exclusively at Lucie’s beautiful bar. Do as the French do and find your joie de vivre!

For $98 per person (excluding taxes, gratuities and beverages), guests will receive a four-course, ever-changing tasting menu in which chef Arnaud Bloquel plays with the freshest ingredients that match the season.

A sample menu of Le Comptoir de Lucie includes: canapes, amuse-bouche, L’oeuf (poached egg, black truffle, chanterelle mushrooms, Comté cheese cream), Les Saint Jacques (scallops, chanterelle roasted almond, granny smith apple, cider emulsion), L’Agneau (Roasted Ontario lamb saddle, green olive cream, chickpea, reduction jus), La Framboise (raspberry confit, meringue, tarragon cream herbaceous sorbet) and mignardises (petit four).

Lucie’s renowned resident bartender Raimey Bristowe offers special beverage pairings each night to elevate the experience.

Le Comptoir de Lucie highlights the grandiose spirit of Lucie in a whimsical way. Guests can mingle at the bar, have lots of laughs and indulge in delightful bites and libations.

Tickets for Le Comptoir de Lucie can be purchased HERE.

Lucie partners with the Canadian Opera Company

Official restaurant and catering partner in conjunction with Lucie’s own catering company, The Social Catering & Co.

Lucie and Lucie’s catering company, The Social Catering & Co., will be coming on board this year as the official restaurant and catering partner for the Canadian Opera Company! One of the first events, powered by The Social Catering & Co., will be the COC’s Fine Wine Auction which takes place later this year from November 26 to December 3.

From the bold flavours of BBQ at The Carbon Bar, exquisite French cuisine at Lucie and modern Italian at Amano Trattoria, The Social Catering & Co.’s thoughtfully curated menus blend each of its innovative brands from restaurateur Yannick Bigourdan with new, creative ideas to deliver top of the ladder food and service to customers.

For over 20 years, the COC’s Fine Wine Auction has been a widely respected Toronto fundraiser that plays a crucial part in helping to support the Ensemble Studio, which provides Canada’s most promising emerging artists with the rigorous coaching, creative opportunities and mentorships required to flourish as thriving opera professionals.

For further details on upcoming partnered events with the Canadian Opera Company, please stay tuned!

A reel of highlights from our experience at LUCIE:

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