festivore CHOICELucier
Courtesy of restaurant web site
...are we still in Portland?
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland
Cuisine: European
(modern)
Cost: $$$$
Chef: Pascal Chureau
1914 SW River Dr
Portland, Oregon, United States
(Map)
www.lucier-portland.com
+1 (503) 222-7300
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Our Comments
Not local, not modest, perhaps not organic, but Lucier appears to be pretty impressive… pending review
View: Willamette River
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| Food | artisanal food, gourmet cooking, pairing food & beverages, seasonal menu, set menus / prix fixe | |
| Place | gravity, nice design, view, water feature | |
| Service | superior service | |
| Scene | special occasion | |
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From the Restaurant Site...
Innovation meets tradition. Sweet welcomes piquant. Hot balances cold, while creamy and crunchy coexist. Through a fresh, often daring approach, Lucier Executive Chef/Partner Pascal Chureau creates a thrilling, flavorful journey with each bite.
Chef Pascal and his kitchen brigade balance the pristine execution of classical French technique with unexpected textures, flavors and ingredients to deliver a distinct take on Modern European cuisine. Why Modern European rather than Modern French? Because Chureau expands his cooking to include a wide range of classical inspirations, executed with unexpected ingredients and surprising contrasts. Old world techniques and dishes from France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and all of Europe influence his cuisine style — while also serving as points of artistic departure.
With the Lucier menu, Chef Pascal aims to offer inventive, contemporary cuisine while honoring the past. It’s a deliberate, graceful collision of old and new traditions on a plate — American ingenuity and curiosity uncovering new combinations, with tradition and technique dominating the cooking methods. The common denominator: exceptional quality, whether it’s fresh Oregon produce, Kobe beef or exotic European truffles.