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Upcoming Events


2nd Jungle Aid the “Karen of Burma”

Fundraising Lunch and Dinner

Thursday 16th March
12 for 12.30 and 6.30 for 7pm
at Haig St. Bistro

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Lutèce Christmas Celebration Lunch
Dec
14

Lutèce Christmas Celebration Lunch

Lutèce Culinary Friends & Romain are pleased to celebrate Christmas at Il Posto Ristorante, Paddington with Chef Cathrine Stratton.

4-course Christmas lunch menu with matching wines 120 per person / no wine 95 per person.

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Bocuse D’Or Fundraising Lunch
Nov
26

Bocuse D’Or Fundraising Lunch

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED OUT - HOWEVER YOU CAN BUY RAFFLE TICKETS AND MAKE A DONATION TOWARDS OUR BOCUSE D’OR AUSTRALIAN TEAM

Melbourne based Bocuse d’Or Candidate Chef Alex McIntosh will be flying up to join our special lunch.

THERE ARE OVER 25 AUCTION AND RAFFLE PRIZES TO BE WON!!! including Award Winning Chefs cooking at your home for 8 guests, signed Paul Bocuse Collectibles, Wines, Gift Vouchers and Restaurant Dinners!

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES - 2 Accommodation, Dinner & Breakfast Vouchers at the beautiful Spicers Hidden Vale Luxury Retreat!

All funds raised to support our Australian team.

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K&K The Wild Game Luncheon with Chef Wolfgang Kaspar
Aug
4

K&K The Wild Game Luncheon with Chef Wolfgang Kaspar

Lutèce Culinary Friends & Romain are pleased to host The Wild Game Luncheon at K & K Austrian Bakery & Restaurant with Chef Wolfgang Kasper.

The Flying Winemaker Wines presented by friend Tim Yule.

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3 courses Austrian menu with a glass of sparkling on arrival and matching wines 98 per person.

Due to popular demand, there are two ‘The Wild Game’ Luncheons - Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th August, 2022.

Payment on arrival. Menu subject to market availability. For any dietary requirements, please let Romain know at time of booking.

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About the authentic Austrian “Nachspeise” (Dessert) being served at our lunch…

We have a very special Nachspeise (Dessert) Kaiserschmarren mit Zwetschgenröster named in honour of Austria’s last Emperor. He would order his favourite dessert of Soufflé Pancakes with a Plum Compote to be served to his hunting parties. This very special dessert will be served on authentic Austrian Lillien porcelain.

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Lutèce Bastille Day Celebration Lunch
July
14

Lutèce Bastille Day Celebration Lunch

Lutèce Culinary Friends & Romain are pleased to celebrate Bastille Day at NOTA.

Lutèce Culinary Friends & Romain are pleased to celebrate La Fete Nationale Française with a special menu that honours Auguste Escoffier & Marie- Antoine Carème, the Chefs of the Kings & the Kings of Chefs.

Cuisine by Nota Chefs Kevin and Sebastiaan & Wines by De Beaurepaire Wines Rylstone.

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4-course lunch menu with matching wines 140 per person. Menu subject to market availability. Payment at time of reservation. For any dietary requirements, please let us know at time of booking. View MENU & EVENT BROCHURE.

Did you know?

“La fete nationale Française” (the French national day) the history of the prise de la Bastille this dated 14th July 1789.

This day pays homage to the unity of the nation during the French Revolution.

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Lutèce Alsace Fan Day 2022
June
23

Lutèce Alsace Fan Day 2022

Lutèce Culinary Friends & Romain are pleased to celebrate Alsace Fan Day 2022 at HAIG RD BISTRO.

Lunch (12 for 12.30pm) will be recorded - an exceptional system will be set-up to connect all Alsatians at heart & roots live, throughout the day across time zones.

BOOK NOW  https://www.lutece.com.au/book

3-course lunch menu with matching Alsace wines 130 per person. Menu subject to market availability. This menu is Gluten Free except bread. Limited seats are available. Payment on the day of arrival.

Romain, & Lutèce Culinary Friends thanks Arvid, Chef Nabil & their staff for their fantastic hospitality.

Did you know?

Alsace Fan Day (also known as World Alsace Lovers’ Day) is when fans of Alsace come together all over the world on 24th June of each year to celebrate Alsace, its art de vivre and the talents of its inhabitants, its history and the beauty of the country, its symbols and its values.

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Lutèce House of Gabriel Lunch
May
22

Lutèce House of Gabriel Lunch

A Luncheon to support Lee & Jo-Ann at the House of Gabriel in Tumbulgum, after the devastating floods from 2017 & March this year! 

Lee Kuhnell is one of my protégé, sous-chef at Il Centro for 8 years, Conrad & Jupiter’s Casino’s for 7 year’s & proprietor of the House of Gabriel since 2015, surviving 2 floods in less then 5 years! 

On arrival Tusk Ink Gin tasting, from Tumbulgum + 3-course lunch and glass of wine for each course I 90.0 per person 

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Boulevard at Brookwater   Bastille Day Celebration Dinner
July
14

Boulevard at Brookwater Bastille Day Celebration Dinner

The history of the prise de la Bastille this dated 14th July 1789. This day pays homage to the unity of the nation during the French Revolution.

I am delighted to join great friend Owner/Manager Sirle Adamson after working together at Drift Milton & Brookwater over 10 years ago for the Bastille Day Celebration and Live Jazz Entertainment with Leo La Spina. The restaurant is a beautiful setting on the Multi-Award winning Golf Course designed by Greg Norman!

Bon Appétit!

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l ’Alsace Fan Day at Moda, Tapas, Brasa & Bar
June
24

l ’Alsace Fan Day at Moda, Tapas, Brasa & Bar

Since 2018, all Alsace lovers have gathered every year on June 24 all over the world to celebrate Alsace. For the 4th year, an exceptional system will be set up to connect all Alsatians at heart & roots in Live, throughout the day across time zones.
Lutece Culinary friends & Romain Bapst celebrate “Alsace Fan Day” for Lunch & Dinner at Moda. Tapas. Brasa. Bar. with Chef Javier Codina & Partner Francois le Saveant.

For more info: www.alsacefanday.com

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Romain’s Fundraising Dinner to support “Ensemble Maintenant”
Apr
29

Romain’s Fundraising Dinner to support “Ensemble Maintenant”

To help with the campaign, I am organising a small fundraising dinner to cover some of the campaign expenses. Serge will fly from Melbourne to meet us and explain briefly what this is all about. Audrey will also be with us and introduce herself. I hope you can join us for a good night with great food and drinks. À la Française!

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Il Posto Lunch
Mar
26

Il Posto Lunch

Il Posto owner Tony, Head Chef Catherine, who was my second chef at Lutèce for over 5 years & Il Posto’s team created a special menu from my 13 year’s cooking at Il Centro.

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Tumbulgum Lunch
Feb
28

Tumbulgum Lunch

House of Gabriel, Tumbulgum, Lunch with Chef Lee Kuhnell

Lee Kuhnell is one of my protege, sous-chef at Il Centro for 8 years, Conrad & Jupiter’s Casinos for 7 years and proprietor of the House of Gabriel since 2015.

Chef Lee Kuhnell will serve a 3 course lunch with a Trusk Gin tasting on arrival.

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