Luminaire will feature dishes similar to those found at McHugh’s Landrace. Credit: Rick Cortez for Luminaire

Six-time James Beard Award finalist Steve McHugh of San Antonio has opened his first Austin restaurant, Luminaire.

The new venture launched Wednesday inside Austin’s Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue. Those familiar with McHugh’s dishes at Thompson San Antonio’s Landrace and Cured at Pearl will recognize familiar flavors at Luminaire, along with a variety of new dishes focused on seasonal Texas fare, according to officials with the hotel chain.

The eatery, located at 721 Congress Ave., also features a full-service bar offering classic cocktails, craft beers and New World wines.

Las Bis terrace bar and lounge offers views of the Austin skyline. Credit: Rick Cortez for Luminaire

Additionally, McHugh oversees Las Bis terrace bar and lounge, located on the Hyatt’s eighth floor, which offers views of the Austin skyline, shareable conservas, craft cocktails and biodynamic wines.

Under the guidance of Executive Chef Greg Driver, the Luminaire and Las Bis teams will provide room-service dining for the hotel’s 246 guestrooms and catering for its four meeting and event spaces.

McHugh serves as executive chef of Landrace at Thompson San Antonio and chef-owner of Cured at Pearl.

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This article appears in Jan 25 – Feb 7, 2023.

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