Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce, co-founding partners behind legendary London eatery Rita’s Dining and cult sandwich shop Bodega Rita’s, have opened the doors to their pop-up bottle shop and deli at 49 Lexington Street.
The opening comes ahead of the official launch of their latest restaurant venture Rita’s Soho which is due to open in early 2021.
Bodega Rita’s Bottle Shop sells a curated selection of natural, low intervention, and biodynamic wines, a range of Bodega Rita’s favourite deli items, Christmas hampers, pre-mixed cocktails and gifts. A number of Wine Bundles featuring hand picked cuvées and vintages will also be on offer, as well as the newly launched Social Bubbles - a sparkling wine gifting service for Christmas, New Year, weekends, and general merriment. Prices for bundles and bubbles range between £20 to £90 and are available in store and online.
When shopping instore expect to be greeted by the aromas of freshly ground specialty coffee and Ponche de Vino Tinto - a hot Mexican red wine punch made in house every day. Coffee is sourced from sustainable East London roastery, Ozone Coffee and is available to take away.
Rita's Bodega will be open the following days in December fro 11am - 8pm:
Thur 10 Dec
Fri 11 Dec
Sat 12 Dec
Sun 13 Dec
Thur 17 Dec
Fri 18 Dec
Sat 19 Dec
Sun 20 Dec
Mon 21 Dec
Tue 22 Dec
Wed 23 Dec
Thur 24 Dec
Rita’s Soho will open in early 2021, stay tuned for more details.