San Antonio chef Steve McHugh of Cured opens Luminaire, his first Austin restaurant

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.