Events / Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

FOJBB: Aberdeen Township, NJ

Thu, December 12, 2024

5:00 PM
Lita and La Otra
Price: $250 + 20% service + tax Click here for More Information

Lita and La Otra
1055 NJ-34 
Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747

Format:
5:00 P.M. Cocktail Reception at La Otra (Optional)
6:00 P.M. by 5-Course Tasting Menu with Wines at Lita

Host Chef/Partner
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
David Viana
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Lita
Aberdeen Township, NJ

Host/Partner 
Neilly Robinson
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Lita
Aberdeen Township, NJ

 

Join us at Lita, the buzzy Iberian eatery from the team behind beloved restaurant and cooking school Heirloom Kitchen, and the award-winning Heirloom at The St Laurent. Chef David Viana, partner Neilly Robinson along with their team will create a special evening of food and friendship.

 

This special dinner at Lita and La Otra is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

Menu


Dinner

Mussels Escabeche with Carrot Meringue, Onion Soubise, Onion Jam, and Carrot Powder
Más Berran Balma Brut Nature Reserva 2017

Galinha Da Avo > Braised Chicken with Sofrito, Olive Purée, Paprika Oil, and White Truffles 
Bodegas Lopez De Heredia Vina Gravonia Crianza 2016

Lobster with Shrimp Açorda, Cabbage, Radish, and Cilantro
Viñas Viejas De Pegaso Zeta 2020

Sherry Short Ribs with Potato Purée, Red Pepper, and Pickled Apple
Luis Pato Vinha Barrio 2000

Baked Madeira with Chocolate-Madeira Ice Cream, Banana-Passion Fruit Sorbet, and Hazelnut Praline
Rare Wine Co. Savannah Verdelho
 

 

 

 

Parting Guest Gift - a bottle of Marques de Caceres Reserva Rioja DOC 2018

Thank you to Pat LaFrieda and Marques de Caceres & Vineyard Brands for their generous support.

 

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