Dinner: Cuban Soul with Chef Mika Leon
Celebrating Her Debut Cookbook with Homestyle Family Recipes
Tue, October 6, 2026
- 6:30 PMPier 5725 11th AveNew York, NY 10011
- Dining Table$210Internal Chef's Counter$250External Chef's Counter$185Book Add-On$28
Chef and Caja Caliente founder Mika Leon joins us for an unforgettable dinner celebrating her debut cookbook, Cuban Soul: 100 Vibrant Recipes from Mi Cocina.Food has always been the heartbeat of Leon’s family—from her grandfather launching a restaurant in Spain after leaving Cuba, to running a backyard cantina in Miami where she got her start in the kitchen. She carried those humble, comforting traditions into a food truck and eventually her acclaimed restaurant. In Cuban Soul, Leon shares cherished memories and craveable homestyle recipes alongside dynamic Caribbean flavors. The evening will feature a specially curated menu highlighting key dishes from the book.Don't miss this chance to taste the warmth, history, and vibrant flavors of Cuban Soul under one roof.Copies of Cuban Soul will be available for purchase with your ticket or on-site, provided by our friends at Kitchen Arts & Letters.
This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.