Why Lito’s Kitchen Love’s Sourdough Bread
By: Leighpicsletters
Whether you’re eating a sandwich or one of our bowls, wraps, soups or salads, Lito’s Kitchen has one primary commitment: making it better. Since our inception in 2016, we’ve pledged to serve the freshest food possible and make it better one customer at a time. In keeping with this tradition, late last year our owner, Angel Villatoro decided it was time to make a change. After spending months in Connecticut comprehending the art of breadmaking, he took what he’d learned and applied it at Lito’s Kitchen. Using only the best ingredients, he decided to perfect the art of making sourdough bread.
Sourdough bread isn’t just a type of bread, but a process. Becoming increasingly popular in the last few years, this bread offers a unique texture and taste. Beyond this, it’s also layered with a variety of health benefits. “I eat bread every day and I’ve actually lost weight, but I now only eat sourdough bread,” Angel explained.
To create the fresh baked sourdough bread at Lito’s Kitchen the process begins with using a naturally occurring yeast and bacteria mixture, which is often referred to as a sourdough starter. This mixture helps to break down the gluten and phytic acid found in wheat, making it easier to digest. To enhance the experience of eating the sourdough bread at Lito’s Kitchen, Angel ensures that the wheat flour used isn’t bleached white flour but high-quality organic flour. In addition, sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index, which means it causes a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, making it a good option for people with diabetes or those watching their blood sugar levels.
Another reason Lito’s Kitchen prefers sourdough bread is it’s typically a more sustainable option. While many commercial breads are loaded with preservatives and additives to extend their shelf life, our sourdough bread is made with only a few ingredients, which enhances the flavor of your favorite sandwich.
The next time you’re visiting Lito’s Kitchen and you have a hankering for a Barbacoa Melt, BLT+AC or one of our mouthwatering Reubens, try it on our fresh baked sourdough bread. If you’re not in the mood for a sandwich, enjoy a slice or two of this chewy, crispy, slightly tangy bread, buttered and sprinkled with sea salt and paired with one of our soups or salads. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
Only the best: Why Lito’s Kitchen Uses Locally Sourced Ingredients
By: Leighpicsletters
One of the most remarkable things about Lito’s Kitchen is our commitment to using locally sourced ingredients. From the fresh vegetables to the meat, everything is sourced from nearby farms, producers and local farmers markets.
Locally sourced ingredients means that the food at Lito's Kitchen is fresh, healthy, and sustainable. By sourcing ingredients from nearby producers, Lito's Kitchen ensures that the food is as fresh as possible. It also means that our restaurant supports local farmers and producers, which helps to sustain the local economy. And, because our ingredients don't have to travel far, the carbon footprint of Lito’s Kitchen is significantly reduced, which is beneficial to the environment.
Beyond reducing the carbon footprint, using locally sourced ingredients means that our food is seasonal. We choose ingredients based on what’s available throughout the year.
For example, during the summer at Lito’s Kitchen we love to showcase our signature salads, like the Mixed Greens + Quinoa, Texas Cobb or Chef Salad. In the fall, because customers are looking for heartier options we like to promote our Chicken Pozole Verde and Tomato Basil soups. By using seasonal ingredients, Lito's Kitchen ensures that the food is always fresh and flavorful.
Customers are drawn to Lito’s Kitchen because of the quality and freshness of our food. Since our inception, the goal of Lito’s Kitchen was to make it better. Making our food better starts with one ingredient at a time. It’s our sincerest wish that you taste the difference in the ingredients and appreciate the restaurant's commitment to sustainability.
Lito's Kitchen's use of locally sourced ingredients sets us apart from other eateries. By sourcing our ingredients from nearby producers, we ensure that the food is fresh, healthy, and sustainable. If you're looking for something fresh, and food that makes a statement, then visit Lito’s Kitchen. We can’t wait to see you!