Lalito
7-Course Dominican Heritage Dinner Series
For the first time in over a year, we are heading back to Lalito in Chinatown. Many of our members will recall Lalito’s outstanding Nouveau Mexican-California cuisine, but this time around, they're flipping the script on their usual menu with a pop-up format that allows Executive Chef Claudio Herrera to celebrate his Dominican heritage with a menu specifically curated just for us. Chef Herrera, who has cooked at some of New York’s finest establishments, including The River Café, Lincoln Center Kitchen, and Soho House, will be surprising and delighting us with dishes that capture the Spanish, African, Middle Eastern, and indigenous Taíno influences that characterize the dining traditions of the Dominican Republic. The quality, of course, will be superlative, as befits a restaurant that Time Out heralded for being “a formidable food destination.” We will be taking over the entire restaurant for the evening, and Chef Herrera will be coming in and out of the kitchen to answer your questions, share his life’s journey, and spread the word about the pleasures of Dominican cooking.
About the Host:
Claudio Herrera
Executive Chef
A New York native and classically trained, Chef Herrera has honed his culinary skills at some of the finest restaurants in NYC, including Michelin-starred The River Cafe, Lincoln Ristorante, and Soho House.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Empanada Trio
chopped beef | garlic shrimp | black bean, sweet plantain, and cheddar
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Ensalada Verde
shredded cabbage, lettuce, avocado, and thin sliced onion tossed in lemon vinaigrette
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Epaghetti
spaghetti tossed in tomato cream sauce and topped with crispy chorizo
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Berenjera Dos Maneras
panko-breaded eggplant topped with eggplant sauce and served with cilantro microgreen salad with watercress, cranberry, feta, and lemon vinaigrette
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Costillita
roasted pork ribs with house made bbq sauce
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Pollo with Rice & Beans
garlic lemon butter roasted chicken served with traditional rice and black beans
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Coconut Flan
with mango reduction, cherry coulis, and toasted coconut
Lalito
104 Bayard St.
New York, NY 10013
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
