Philadelphia · Est. 1997

Where craft becomes
culture.

A James Beard Award–winning collection of restaurants built on connection, craft, and care — rooted in Philadelphia, shaped by the seasons.

10
Concepts
29
Years
JBF
Outstanding Restaurateur
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Michelin Guide 2025
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania James Beard Award Winner Michelin Guide 2025
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James Beard Foundation
Outstanding Restaurateur · Ellen Yin · 2023
Bon Appétit
#2 Best New Restaurant · High Street · 2014
Food & Wine
Best New Chef · Eli Kulp · 2014
Philadelphia Inquirer
Long-running critical acclaim · Fork
Eater Philadelphia
Essential restaurants · multiple concepts
Michelin
Recommended 2025 - High Street
Food & Wine
7 Next-Generation Philadelphia Bakeries to Visit Now
Zagat
Top restaurant · Fork
OpenTable
Diners' Choice · multiple concepts
Philadelphia Magazine
Best of Philly · multiple years
a.bar
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a.bar
Located on Rittenhouse Square, a.bar is a cozy, innovative cocktail bar with a nationally recognized wine program. Perfect for hosting any reception-style event, from casual…
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a.kitchen+bar Philadelphia
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a.kitchen+bar Philadelphia
Located just off Rittenhouse Square, a.kitchen+bar is a nationally recognized restaurant known for ingredient-driven cooking and an acclaimed natural wine program under the direction of…
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a.kitchen+bar Washington D.C.
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a.kitchen+bar Washington D.C.
a.kitchen+bar D.C. is located in Foggy Bottom at the base of Hotel AKA Washington Circle, in Washington’s West End. Just a short commute from Georgetown…
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Bar Cicci – Coming Soon
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Bar Cicci – Coming Soon
Opening Spring 2026.  More information coming soon.
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Fork
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Fork
Since 1997, Fork has helped define Philadelphia dining through seasonal cooking, thoughtful local sourcing, and warm hospitality. Located in Old City, Fork’s menu reflects a…
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High Street
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High Street
High Street is lively all-day restaurant, bar, and bakery rooted in craftsmanship and Mid-Atlantic ingredients led by Executive Chef Christina McKeough. High Street builds on…
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The Back Bar
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The Back Bar
A bar inside one of Philadelphia's great forgotten lobbies.
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The Back Room
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The Back Room
A private dining room inside High Street with its own bar, contemporary artwork, and a room that works as hard as the kitchen does.
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The Bread Room
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The Bread Room
The Bread Room is a bakery, workshop, and event space led by Chef Christina McKeough and Head Baker Kyle Wood. By day, The Bread Room…
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The Wonton Project
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The Wonton Project
Founded in April of 2021 as a timely culmination of a passion project, and a way to support the AAPI community following the hateful crimes…
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Private Events
Catering & Consulting
Full-service event catering, culinary consulting, and multi-venue buyouts for occasions of every scale.
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“Hospitality is not a product — it is a practice.”

— Ellen Yin, Founder & Owner

Our Story

Led by Ellen Yin.
Shaped by Philadelphia.

Winner of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur 2023 and recognized by the Michelin Guide. For nearly three decades, High Street Hospitality Group has built a portfolio defined not by scale but by standard — each concept an expression of connection, craft, and care.

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The People Behind the Group

Our Leadership

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Ellen Yin
Ellen Yin
Restauranteur
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Eli Collins
a.kitchen+bar Philadelphia
Eli Collins
Executive Chef, a.kitchen + a.bar Philadelphia & D.C.
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Alyssa Ellis
Alyssa Ellis
General Manager, High Street
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Eli Kulp
Eli Kulp
Culinary Director
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Private Events

Your celebration deserves
a kitchen with convictions.

From intimate dinners to multi-venue celebrations, our events team brings the full HSHG kitchen to your occasion.

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Join Our Team

We’re always looking for people
who believe hospitality matters.

At HSHG, our team is our culture. We invest in the people who bring these rooms to life.

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