Thursday, July 24
A Summer Night
Out in Havana
Let us transport you straight to the heart of Cuba.
*Hosted by Beverage Director Ricardo Rodriguez.
Food
Cubano
Pan con Bistec
Tostones w/ cilantro Aioli
Beef Empanadas
Drinks
Mojito
Hotel Nacional
Floradora
Cuban Old Fashioned
Hemingway Daiquiri
Canchanahara
Thursday, August 7, 5–10pm
Congratulations
Ricardo Rodriguez
The news is out and we are so happy to congratulate our very own Ricardo Rodriguez on being named one of Punch’s Top 10 Best New Bartenders of 2025! We’re having a party in La Otra to celebrate this great achievement and we would love for you to join us!
Ricardo will be serving up some specialty cocktails that have helped define his career as well as some cocktails and bites from Team Lita that tie into his Cuban heritage. Come drink, eat, and cheers to the man of the hour with us!
Walk-ins are welcome from 5pm-10pm in La Otra to join the festivities. No reservation required!
Chef’s Counter
The wait is over. Our Chef’s Counter is now open!
We are excited to announce the launch of our Chef's Counter. Those 4 cozy, intimate seats right in front of our hearth. At Lita's chef’s counter, you're not just a guest; you're part of the culinary magic and the true camaraderie of our 30ft chef island.
Our team of chefs are excited to share their inspirations behind each ingredient, the techniques used, and the passion that went into its creation. A proper feast for the senses.
Five Course Chef Tasting | $125
Wine Pairing | $75 (Optional)
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FIRST
Mussels al Tigre
piri piri, mussels, shrimpAvinyó Brut Reserva Rosé 2021
SECOND
Whole Braised Artichoke
artichoke dashi, lemon, black garlic puréeEdmun do Val ‘Sobre Lias’ 2020
THIRD
Paella Agnolotti
chorizo brown butter, manchego foamCa'n Verdura 'Supernova' Negre 2023
FOURTH
Braised Iberian Porco
little neck clams, pomme paillasson, piparra jamQuinta da Costa ‘Peladosa’ 2019
FIFTH
Goxua
lemon, matcha, strawberry ladyfingers, black sesame, marcona almondsBodega de Forlong ‘Burbuja’ 2022
Wine & Cocktail Classes
Learn to master crafting cocktails alongside Beverage Director Ricardo Rodriguez, in La Otra, our counter height open bar.
Class are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Lita opens for dinner 4pm that day so please feel free to make a reservation after and/or go to the bar for more drinks & snacks.
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Dear Guests
Lita operates with a unique team structure and business model. Every team member is fully cross trained and rotates between front-of-house and back-of-house positions on a weekly basis. This model prioritizes equity across the team by ensuring equal pay and eliminating the industry’s outdated FOH vs. BOH hierarchy. All of our team members are hospitality professionals.
Creating change is never easy. We hope you’ll keep this in mind as you dine with us. We understand there will be bumps along the way, but we’re dedicated to paving the way—and providing you a unique dining experience.
