Le Vieux Kicks Off Lunch Service, viz. the Return of the Lamb Burger

Located just up the block from Ataula in Northwest, Le Vieux has unleashed chef Brian Leitner's minimalist Old World cooking during lunch hours. You'll find the below menu of French-influenced soups, salads, sandwiches, plates, and desserts, served Wednesday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Le Vieux's new lunch hours come in addition to weekend brunch and dinner, served Wednesday through Sunday.

Leitner's dishes often show restraint, a style he says he first developed during his five-year stint at Chez Panisse. "I learned how to understand why certain dishes are minimalist through researching their histories," he told Eater, adding that he developed a deep appreciation for the inherent flavors of ingredients during his time there, too. You'll find a simultaneously juicy and crunchy chermoula-marinated Fried Chicken Sandwich and the silky feta-studded Lamb Burger, which comes atop a thick slice of grilled red onion and topped with fennel tzatziki.

Le Vieux Lunch Menu