Our Restaurants

Lita | La Otra
Heirloom Kitchen
Judy & Harry's
The Food Lab

Lita | La Otra

Lita is an Iberian restaurant in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey, inspired by the warmth of family and the rich culinary traditions of Portugal and Spain. Lita is a deeply personal project. Named for David’s mother, Rosa Lita, it honors the flavors and hospitality of his childhood in Newark’s Little Lisboa.

At the heart of Lita is fire—most dishes are prepared in the hearth oven that anchors the dining room. The menu reimagines Iberian classics, from flame-kissed seafood to soulful stews, signature paellas, and indulgent desserts like pastel de nata and Basque olive oil cake. The bar features a curated Iberian wine list and a cocktail program led by Ricardo Rodriguez (formerly of Miami’s Broken Shaker), blending traditional spirits with global influences.

Next door, La Otra is an intimate cocktail bar, where guests can explore Ricardo’s inventive drinks in an interactive, classroom-style setting. Veering away from Lita’s Iberian focus, La Otra’s drinks pull inspiration from around the world. The inlaid bar is built at waist height to encourage conversation, inviting guests to engage with the team and learn about the craft behind their cocktails.

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James Beard Semi-Finalist, Best Chef Mid Atlantic 2025
Best New Bartender, PUNCH 2025
James Beard Semi-Finalist, Best New Restaurant 2024
Best Bars in America, Esquire 2024
Best New Restaurants in America, Esquire 2023

Heirloom Kitchen

Heirloom Kitchen is an evolving culinary center. We are a Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Supper Club (offering Thursday through Sunday dinner service in an open kitchen), a recreational cooking school, and a retail boutique with a carefully curated selection of kitchenwares and table-top. We are committed to sourcing the finest quality ingredients and creating both elevated and interactive dining experiences.

Restaurant & Supper Club
Thursday through Sunday, Heirloom Kitchen transforms into a restaurant supper club. We offer chef’s table seating around our kitchen island where guests can watch Chef Viana and his team prepare and artfully present their dishes. Chef Viana’s menu, changing with the seasons, and often weekly, features modern, playful takes on American classics. Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

Cooking Classes
We offer a variety of recreational hands-on cooking classes. Examples include pasta-making, healthy cooking, ethnic cooking, basic skills, making the most of the season’s fresh produce, to digging into a four-course meal you’ve made yourself (with a little help from our prestigious chefs, local butcheries, fisheries, and farms).

Retail Boutique
Heirloom Kitchen seeks out artisanal items from around the globe to carry in its boutiques. With a keen eye for both form and function, we stock our shelves with our favorite kitchen tools & tabletop pieces.

Whether it be learning how to make pasta from scratch, picking up an unusual gift for a loved one, enjoying a hands on cooking class or a one of a kind dinner experience on Friday’s date night, Heirloom Kitchen offers a culinary center for all the foodies out there.We are inspired by heirloom products, creative culinary discoveries, and the celebration of food!

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USA Today, Restaurants of the Year (2024)
James Beard Semi-Finalist: Best Chef Mid-Atlantic (2018)
Bravo Top Chef: Kentucky, Season 16 Contestant (2018)
Outstanding in the Field @ Riverine Ranch in Asbury, NJ (2018)
The James Beard House, Curated Dinners (3)
“Heirloom Holiday” Dec 2017
“NJ Road Trip,” April 2018
“Top Chef Reunion,” Feb 2019
Awarded 3.5 Stars by The Star Ledger/NJ.com (2017)
Heirloom @ the St. Laurent
Best Restaurant, The Star Ledger/NJ.com (2022)

Judy & Harry’s

Judy & Harry’s brings a warm, playful take on Italian dining to Asbury Park, nestled inside The St. Laurent. Led by James Beard-nominated chef David Viana and Neilly Robinson, this dual-concept space features Judy’s, a neighborhood restaurant celebrating Italian classics with a creative, international touch. Guests can enjoy signature dishes like Chicken & Broccoli Gnudi and Judy’s Matzo Ball Soup before heading to its companion cocktail bar, Harry’s, for an expertly crafted drink.

Named after Neilly’s parents—who have been the heart of every gathering for over 50 years—Judy & Harry’s embodies their spirit of hospitality, joy, and a love for bringing people together.

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