Our Story
About Lilli
Seasonal American ingredients guided by French technique.
Lilli
The Restaurant
Lilli begins with the seasons.
Menus are shaped by seasonal American ingredients, guided by French technique. What is available from our farmers, fishermen and producers helps determine what comes next. Whether you're joining us for a celebration or simply dinner on a Tuesday, we look forward to welcoming you at the table.
Chef and Founder
Chef Tyler
Tyler Vorce grew up in southern Maine, surrounded by the wild abundance of the coast. That early connection to what was caught, grown, and foraged shaped his appreciation for exceptional ingredients and the people behind them.
At fourteen, he began washing dishes at Pier 77 in Cape Porpoise under Chef Pete Morency, where he first encountered the discipline of professional kitchens. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University, he continued his training in New York City at Dovetail under Chef John Fraser.
In 2012, Tyler joined the team at The French Laundry in Napa Valley, working under Thomas Keller and Chef David Breeden. Over five years, he advanced from commis to sous chef before continuing his education at Troisgros in Roanne and Le Bristol in Paris.
In 2018, he co-founded Truffle Shuffle, bringing restaurant cooking into home kitchens through live, interactive classes. Following the company's sale in 2024, Tyler and his family relocated to Las Vegas to build something of their own.
What began as a residency has grown into his permanent home in the Chinatown neighborhood, where his lifelong respect for exceptional ingredients, the people behind them, and gracious hospitality comes to life every day.
The Sourcing
Every Ingredient Has a Story
Every ingredient at Lilli begins with a relationship. A farmer who knows the land. A fisherman who understands the water. A grower who harvests at just the right moment. Those relationships shape every menu we create.
We source from trusted farms and respected American producers who share our commitment to quality. From produce harvested just hours before service to wild seafood and carefully raised meats, every ingredient is chosen for its character, its provenance, and the people behind it.
The menu changes daily, reflecting what is available at its very best.
Join Us at Lilli
Dinner Tuesday–Saturday · 5:30–9:30 PM