Women Making History
for Women’s History Month
#teamheirlooom
- Desiree Martin | General Manager
- Kristin Adochio | Captain
- Kathyrn Alberella | Pastry Chef
- Jessica Menshoff | Chef
- Chef Anna Bianchi | Chef
Desiree Martin
General Manager
Her passion and dedication to detail is only surpassed by her ability to cultivate a unique experience from start to finish, even before guests step into Heirloom Kitchen. As a restaurateur it’s difficult to find someone you trust to execute the vision you have for your space, and Desiree cares for Heirloom Kitchen as if it’s her own and always puts her own spin on what she wants the guest experience to be. Desiree is a force and utilizes all of her skills at Heirloom, whether it’s financial (was once a day trader) to garnishing our plates with micro-greens (that she grows herself with her business Vert Organics) or utilizing her skills as a former Captain at Les Trois Chevaux. She is a Renaissance woman and a rare gem in the hospitality industry. The guests who come through the door put their trust in Desiree, our chefs, and our FOH to guide them through the epicurean experience people have come to expect from Heirloom. Through her leadership and her desire to craft a cohesive and collaborative experience, for the staff and guests alike, Desiree represents the cherry atop a delectable Heirloom cake.
Kristin Adochio
Captain
As a true OG, Kristin epitomizes the essence of Heirloom. Since the very beginning, she has demonstrated all that hospitality can be to New Jersey. She sets the table, both figuratively and literally as her fierce passion seeps into all that she does. From her kind and intentional words gifted from her love of writing to her caring and sensible approach rooted from her profession as a therapist, she is a force. Kristin embodies a full blown tableside guru who is often seen gracefully dancing around guests and amongst her team. Forcing smiles everywhere she goes, not only are guests bound to feel a sense of newfound camaraderie but also elevate their standards for what a truly hospitable experience and lasting memory can encompass.
Kathryn Alberalla
Pastry Chef
Chef Kat refines dishes for an elevated palate under the pressure in this fast-paced industry and thrives with a nurturing touch in a male dominated arena. Following her mother’s dream of being a baker, Kat brings talent and passion into her creations at Heirloom Kitchen through reimagined classics. She speaks to guests through the nostalgia of childhood dreams with inventive yet familiar flavors. One of our guest’s favorite dishes was a recreation of PB&J. You’ll recognize the flavors but find yourself mystified in their presentation.
Jessica Menshoff
Chef
Jessica is an honest example of how much creativity can thrive when given the environment to do so. She often utilizes her cultural background to cultivate dishes that transport you to a different time and place but still carry the essence of a home cooked meal. Jess is a huge collaborator in the globally inspired menu that Heirloom Kitchen is well known for and her Azerbaijani influence can be seen throughout many of her dishes. An influential piece of her puzzle is her ability to maintain her bright and bubbly personality during a busy service. She’s always serving smiles and laughter along with dishes that are unmistakably infused with her love of cooking.
Anna Bianchi
Chef
Anna is Heirloom’s newest team member and culinary underdog in the kitchen. Until recently, she spent the last 7 years traversing the landscape of veganism and brings a powerhouse of those inventive flavors to our menu. Currently, her vegan Pho with char sui braised tofu is so popular that omnivores are asking for the vegan prix fixe option on the daily just to try it. She creates some ridiculously delicious dishes that never sacrifice on flavor with techniques that make sure every detail is perfect by the time it reaches the table. Since her station is the only one out of the public’s eye, she’s often found singing and dancing the garde manger away which always boosts morale in the space.
“A True Hidden Gem.”
An Excerpt from the USA Today Review
Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge sprouted from a cooking school tucked in a strip mall into a bustling BYOB dining destination with James Beard semifinalist and “Top Chef” contender David Viana in the kitchen. The restaurant serves creative and colorful renditions of classic dishes with a four-course prix fixe menu and a vegan prix fixe menu. Each week, one dish comes off each menu, never to return, and is replaced with something new. But in the best of both worlds, this high-end fare is served in an approachable, airy space with an open kitchen, chef’s table, mismatched chairs, pops of greenery and a book nook packed with beloved cookbooks, making Heirloom Kitchen a true hidden gem that remains in the unassuming strip mall, even on the heels of astronomical success and two additional restaurants.
− Jenna Intersimone, Courier News (Somerville, N.J.)
− Jenna Intersimone, Courier News (Somerville, N.J.)
Thursday Night Special
Slow Roasted Prime Rib for Two
Guinness cheddar polenta | celery root slaw | five spiced jus
& Baked Alaska
Dinner for Two | $150
*Thursdays Only
This special is available on a first come/first serve basis.
This special is available on a first come/first serve basis.
Chef’s Table
Sunday Tasting Menu
Exclusive Seven Course Tasting Menu @ the Chef’s Counter
*Vegan/Vegetarian Option Available
*Vegan/Vegetarian Option Available
$128
*Sundays, Only at the Chef’s Counter (16 seats all night!)
Cocktail Classes at…
An Intimate Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
Next door to Lita is La Otra, where Bar Manager Ricardo Rodriguez has developed a collection of globally inspired cocktails, veering away from the strictly Iberian inspiration that drives the drinks program at Lita.
Guests can swing by for a cocktail before dinner, or spend an evening just at La Otra.
La Otra also offers cocktail classes created and taught by Ricardo.
Limited Seating: 14 Seats/Class
Duration: 1.5hr (give or take)!
Duration: 1.5hr (give or take)!
In Case You Missed it!
Fine dining meets beachside bungalow at Heirloom at the St. Laurent
We were so honored to be featured on CBS’s
The Dish: Stories About Food & Life
“The flavors of fine dining meet laid-back beach vibes at the Heirloom at St. Laurent, a restaurant in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Run by chef David Viana and owner Neilly Robinson, the establishment is run out of a vintage hotel and emphasizes the area’s flavors and history. Dana Jacobson has more.”
The Dish: Stories About Food & Life
Our Sister Restaurant is Ready to Rock
In Asbury Park, NJ
Or visit us in Old Bridge, NJ
Join Us for Dinner
Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Cooking School, & Retail Boutique
In addition to our cooking classes and retail selection, Heirloom Kitchen takes reservations and accepts walk-ins for our supper club and restaurant service. We offer an exclusive chef’s table seating around our kitchen island, where guests can watch Chef Viana and his team prepare and artfully present their dishes, as well as communal seating at our Farm Table (which may be reserved for larger parties) and a traditional dining room. Chef Viana’s menu, changing with the seasons, and often weekly, features modern, playful takes on American classics. As always, Heirloom Kitchen commits itself to sourcing the finest quality ingredients and curating both an elevated and interactive dining experience. We look forward to hosting you!
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Cooking Classes
Date Night Pasta • Chicken & Waffles • Basic Skills
French Dinner • Mexican Brunch • Elevated Seafood
Steakhouse: Pat LaFrieda Dry Aged Steaks & All the Fixings • and so much more!
French Dinner • Mexican Brunch • Elevated Seafood
Steakhouse: Pat LaFrieda Dry Aged Steaks & All the Fixings • and so much more!
2018 JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALIST
BEST CHEF: MID-ATLANTIC
BEST CHEF: MID-ATLANTIC
Chef David Viana
Heirloom Kitchen
Old Bridge, NJ
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“It’s my belief that cooking is a craft. I think you can push it into the realm of art, but it starts with craft. It starts with an understanding of materials. It starts with an understanding of where foods are grown.”
—Tom Colicchio (Chef, Restaurateur and Head Judge of Top Chef)
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
2018 Semi-Finalist
2018 Semi-Finalist
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