The William B. and Catherine Graham Room

An unparalleled dining experience, ​The William B. and Catherine Graham Room​'s innovative cuisine and superb, friendly service provide a sophisticated setting reserved for Lyric's annual contributors at the Distinguished Patron Level.

Hours

The Graham Room opens 2 hours prior to the curtain and is also open for intermission(s).

  • Monday through Friday evening performances at 5:00pm
  • Monday through Friday matinee performances at 12:00pm
  • Saturday evening performances at 5:30pm
  • Sunday matinee performances at 12:00pm

Reservations

Graham Room reservations are available to donors at the Distinguished Patron level and above. If you qualify, make your reservation online by clicking the 'add dining reservation' link under a 2022/23 performance on My Calendar.


If you are interested in having Graham Room access, explore the Distinguished Patron experience.

Graham Room Matineé

Spring 2024 Menu

 

First Course

Minted Pea Soup (V, VE, GF, DF)

Pea Shoots, Yuzu Pearls and Carrot Foam
Englar Blanc De Castel

Deconstructed Mayfair Salad (V, GF)

Kalamata Tapenade, Burrata, Brioche Crouton
"DR H" Riesling

Main Course

Roasted French-Cut Chicken (GF)

Pernod Whipped Yukon Gold Potato, Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Parsnips, Herb Jus
De Wetshof Chardonnay
Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva

Rockefeller Stuffed Salmon (GF)

Pernod Whipped Yukon Gold Potato, Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Parsnips, Herb Jus
Flowers Chardonnay
Cloudline Rosé

Au Cheval Style Double Chesseburger

American Cheese, Pickles, Red Onion and Dijonnaise, Apple & Fennel Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Crinkle Cut Fries with Garlic Aioli
Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
Ridge Zinfandel

Savory Phyllo Strudel (V)

Mushroom-Spinach & Spring Squash Filling, Roasted Pepper Coulis, Marinated Watercress
De Wetshof Chardonnay
Musar Jeune Red

Graham Room Moscato

Ca Ed Balos Moscato D'Asti

Lovely low alcohol wine, slightly sparkling. Refreshing floral, apricot and peach flavors and aromas. A delicious afternoon drink that pairs well with salads or fruit desserts.

Dessert

Premium Vanilla Ice Cream or Raspberry Sorbet (V, GF)

Choice of Toppings: Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Shavings & Sprinkles

Seasonal Fruits and Berries

Melon, Kiwi, Berries

Warm Freshly Baked Cookies (V)

Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Currant

Salon Selections

Smoked Salmon | 28
Serves Two

Capers, Caper Berries, Cured Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Pickled Onions, Lemon Wedges, Biscuit Crackers, Rustic Bread and Baguette
Domaine Carneros Brut Rosè
Flowers Chardonnay

Poached Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (GF) | 20

Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges
Bellavista La Scala Brut
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc

Fine European & Domestic Cheeses (V) | 24
Serves Two

Candied Pumpkin Seeds (Nut Free), Grapes, Strawberries, Dates, Dried Apricots, Thyme Sprigs, Biscuit Crackers, Rustic Bread and Baguette
Roger Sancerre Blanc
Louis Jadot Volnay

Matineè Cocktails

Cinderella Royale

Blood Orange Apèritif, Lillet Rosè, Prosecco
Luxardo Cherry syrup splash

Mimosa

Orange Juice, Prosecco

Mimosa Spritz

Blood Orange Apèritif, Prosecco

Bloody Mary

Celery, Olive, Pickled Onion, Cornichon Garnish

 

V - Vegetarian | VE - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free

Graham Room Dinner
Spring 2024 Menu

 

First Course

Minted Pea Soup (V, VE, GF, DF)

Pea Shoots, Yuzu Pearls and Carrot Foam
Englar Blanc De Castel

Lollo Rosso Salad (V, GF)

Asparagus, Sweet Potato Fondant, Chèvre, Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
Bellavista "La Scala" Brut

Deconstructed Mayfair Salad (V, GF)

Kalamata Tapenade, Burrata, Brioche Crouton
"DR H" Riesling

"A Taste of Tuscany" (V)

This mezze platter can be prepared dairy free

Tuscan White Bean Spread, Spring Vegetable, Mascarpone, Basil Hummus, Tuscan Flatbread, Balsamic Marinated Cipollini, Castvetrano Olives, Lupini Beans, Grilled Crostini
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc
Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva

Main Course

Grilled Beef Tenderloin (GF)

Fingerling Potatoes, Spinach Soufflè with Gruyère Cheese, Natural Jus, Horseradish Crème on the side
Colene Clemens Pinot Noir
Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

Glazed Cornish Hen (GF, DF)

Quinoa-Mushroom & Spinach Stuffing, Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Parsnips, Natural Jus
De Wetshof Chardonnay
Farina Amarone Della Valpolicella

Rockefeller Stuffed Salmon (GF)
Pernod Whipped Yukon Gold Potato, Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Parsnips, Herb Jus
Flowers Chardonnay
Cloudline Rosé

King Trumpet Mushroom Steak & 'Scallops' (GF)

This entrèe can be prepared as vegan

Pernod Whipped Yukon Gold Potato, Marinated Watercress, Red Wine Mushroom Jus
Musar Jeune Red
Monticello 4242 Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert

Chocolate Tart

White Chocolate Mousse, Blood Orange Curd, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Domaine Carneros Brut Rosè NV
La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2018

Lemon Curd

Pâte Sucrèe, Whipped Cream, Spring Berries
Paula Kornell Blanc De Noirs NV
Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2018

Premium Vanilla Ice Cream or Raspberry Sorbet (V, GF)

Choice of Toppings: Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Shavings & Sprinkles

Seasonal Fruits and Berries (V, VE, GF, DF)

Kiwi, Berries, Mint Sprig
Castelcosa Prosecco

Salon Selections

Available at intermission or by request during dinner service

Smoked Salmon | 28
Serves Two

Capers, Caper Berries, Cured Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Pickled Onions, Lemon Wedges, Biscuit Crackers, Rustic Bread and Baguette
Domaine Carneros Brut Rosè
Flowers Chardonnay

Poached Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (GF) | 20

Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges
Bellavista La Scala Brut
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc

Fine European & Domestic Cheeses (V) | 24
Serves Two

Candied Pumpkin Seeds (Nut Free), Grapes, Strawberries, Dates, Dried Apricots, Thyme Sprigs, Biscuit Crackers, Rustic Bread and Baguette
Roger Sancerre Blanc
Louis Jadot Volnay

Warm Freshly Baked Cookies (V) | 15

Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Currant

 

V - Vegetarian | VE - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free

Graham Room Wine

Spring 2024 Menu

 

Sparkling Wines & Champagne

Bella Vista "La Scala" Brut 2018
19 / 75

Made in celebration of La Scala Opera Theater in Milan. Toasty apple cherry aromas and flavors. Crisp finish, delizioso!

Gusbourne Blanc De Blancs 2018
30 / 120

100 % chardonnay from Kent, England. Green apple and pear aromas. Toasty brioche lushness on the palate.

Paula Kornell Blanc De Noirs Napa Valley 2019*
28 / 110

Lively bubbles bursting with cherry, currant, and lemony pastry flavors.

Domaine Carneros Brut Rosè NV "Cuvèe De La Pampadour"*
22 / 85

Delicate mousse with strawberry-citrus honeyed aromas, rich on the palate.

Champagne Taittinger Brut Prèlude Grands Crus NV*
48 / 190

Finesse and structure contributes to a perfect balance of mineral chardonnay and expressive pinot noir.

Castelcosa Prosecco Valdobbiadene Docg
14 / 58

Delicious flavors and aromas of fresh pear, green apple with a hint of almonds on the crisp finish.

Rosè Wines

Whispering Angel Rosè Côtes De Provence 2022*
20 / 80

In loving memory of Deborah S. Hare, our whispering angel.

Cloudline Rosè of Pinot Noir Willamette*
Valley 2022+
15 / 60

This 100% pinot noir rosè is a delicious treat of cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors with a hint of flower blossoms.

White Wines

Jean Max Roger Sancerre Blanc Cuvèe Les Caillottes 2022
25 / 100

Flinty orange-lime aromas and flavors make this Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley a favorite!

Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2022*
30 / 120

Grapes sourced from the most acclaimed vineyards create this wine "Super Sauvignon." Rich on the palate and layered with citrus, apple and pastry flavors.

Dr Hermann "DR H" Riesling Mosel 2021*
15 / 60

A lighter apèritif style Riesling with hints of orange, apricot and a nice mineral structure. Many sommeliers consider Riesling to be the perfect white wine to pair with so many dishes.

Peay Vineyards Viognier 'Estate' West Sonoma Coast 2021*
29 / 115

Flavors of candied ginger, lemongrass, and peach combine with white floral notes, resulting in a graceful, delicious wine.

De Wetshof Estate Chardonnay Lime Stone Hill 2021*
15 / 60

A lovely non-oaked Chardonnay from a single vineyard so full of limestone, it sparkles at a certain time of the day. These pure Chardonnay flavors and aromas of pears, apples and floral notes are beautiful on the palate and linger in a mineral finish.

Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissè 2022+
20 / 80

An elegant Chardonnay from the honored guest of Lyric's Wine Auction in 2009. This classic French Chardonnay has aromas of apple, lemon and brioche. The silky mouth feel ends with a mineral crispness.

Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022*
25 / 100

Bountiful floral apple and lemon fruit mingle with toasty buttery notes and turn into a graceful mineral finish.

Red Wines

Joseph Drouhin Volnay 2020/21+
45 / 180

A lush bouquet with flavors of violet, black currant, candied fruit, and a touch of vanilla, creates a velvety sensation with a lingering finish.

Joseph Drouhin Chorey Les Beaune 2021+
35 / 140

Luscious feeling at first sip, juicy red and black cherries, with a touch of herbs and ginger spices in the finish.

Colene Clemens Pinot Noir "Adriane" Chehalem Mountains 2021
35 / 140

Concentrated aromas of dark fruits and Kirsch liquer, luxurious in flavor and texture, with hints of cinnamon spice.

Kistler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2020
40 / 160

A richly complex wine of deep red fruit and rose petal aromas, the bright flavors on the palate end in a mineral finish.

Farina Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg 2019
25 / 100

Silky mouth feeling with flavors of bright cherries, sour cherries, raspberry and cocoa with a hint of spice make this a fabulous food wine.

Musar Jeune Red 2020 Bekaa Valley Lebanon 2019*
20 / 80

A fantastic Mèditerannèe style of wine from Lebanon. Complex aromas of dark red fruits and herbs, scrumptious with a lingering finish.

Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
25 / 100

Chianti is a perfect food wine, an abundant bouquet of cherry fruits and floral notes, luxurious and a hint of spice on the palate.

Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-pape 2019
32 / 128

A classic version of this wine with dark plum flavors, a hint of cassis, licorice and a bit of black pepper, complex and delicious.

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montpulciano 2019
20 / 80

A powerful yet elegant wine with an intense bouquet of ripe cherries, violets, plums, anise spice, and abundant flavors to match.

Grgich Hill Estate Merlot, Napa Valley 2019*
30 / 120

Bountiful aromas of black cherry, raspberry and floral notes create an elegant density on the palate and a finish.

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021*
30 / 120

Lushly elegant aromas and flavors of violet, black currant, toasted spices create a velvety and savory sensation to enjoy.

Shafer TD-9 Cabernet Sauvignon Stag's Leap Napa Valley 2021
40 / 160

An opulent, classic Cabernet, dark red cherry and plum fruit. A hint of baking spices and "cigar box" aromas make this wine a pleasure to drink.

Ridge Zinfandel Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles 2021
25 / 100

Exotic, fragrant spices, plum and blueberry flavors entice, while the dense palate delights.

Arietta "Quartet" Redwine, Napa Valley 2020*
45 / 180

This quartet of grapes is luscious with raspberry, plum, floral notes and a touch of cocoa powder, beautifully balanced and complex.

 

Overture by Opus One Napa Valley NV

$35 for 3 oz / $55 for 5 oz / $285 - bottle

This lush, delicious wine is a result of Bordeaux varietals grown in several different terroirs in California and masterful blending in the winery. Overture is a non vintage wine created to enjoy upon release.

 

* - Featured Vintner | + - Lyric Wine Auction Honored Guest

Wines curated by Graham Room Sommelier, Veronica Hastings

Contact

Contact

To learn more about the Graham Room, please email grahamroom@lyricopera.org or call the Graham Room hotline at 312.827.3557.