Specialties
We are in the business because we love feeding people and especially helping families eat together.
The Culinaria is dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and Kosher Pareve (pescatarian)
Our frozen selection of soups, pot-pies, latkes, entrees, and baked goods are among our most popular items. They make it easy to feed oneself or a whole family. Our kitchen is dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and kosher pareve. We strive to prepare delicious and wholesome food that most people can enjoy regardless of diets or allergies. We use minimal salt and many items are vegan.
History
Established in 2011.
Mother and son team Inna and Alex Khitrik, opened Inna's Kitchen in 2011 with a mission to preserve their Jewish culinary traditions, while making them modern and relevant for today's more health conscious society.
From its inception, they endeavored to build a sustainable business. It was important to make all dishes from scratch, without shortcuts. Alex and Inna share a commitment to using quality ingredients that complement their home-style cooking, and the best ingredients are locally sourced and seasonal.
The original Newton location had six strong years in business and was sold in 2017 to find a larger space -- while continuing to operate their food stall at the Boston Public Market.
On December 26, 2018 they returned to Newton to open the Culinaria, a dedicated production kitchen for wholesale and catering with a small retail storefront that includes a deli case and large freezer. Sorry, no sandwiches or dine-in options!
Meet the Business Owner: Alex K.
Alex started Inna's Kitchen with his mom, Inna in 2011. After they emigrated from the USSR in 1990 with their family and found a home in Boston. Inna's mother and sister also left the Soviet Union and escaped to Israel. Their family story is shared by many Jews, and their food honors the diversity of communities and cultures in the Jewish experience.
Inspired by Inna, Alex became interested in cooking and baking as a young child. He braided challah at Rosenfeld's Bagel, worked as cook and baker at the non-profit Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury and went on to open Inna’s Kitchen with his mother. He is passionate about growing food, baking and trying new ingredients and methods. He enjoys baking gluten-free items, especially breads, that are better than anything available at stores, and sharing them with family, friends, and now the community.