Chef Eli Collins has been part of the High Street Hospitality Group family since 2017. His cooking is shaped by a creative path that began with studying art abroad and led him through kitchens along the East Coast before landing in New York City, where he trained under Daniel Boulud at Daniel and later served as Executive Chef at DBGB Kitchen.
At a.kitchen in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Eli brings a refined yet approachable style rooted in seasonality, quality ingredients, and thoughtful execution. His work has earned recognition from local and national publications.
- New York Times featured a.kitchen+bar in The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia list
- A “Three Bells” review from The Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan for his “compelling French flair” and a menu “driven by seasonality and a love of prime ingredients.” Highs Hospitality
- Under his leadership, a.kitchen Philadelphia has been named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America.
- The restaurant earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2020 and again in 2022.
- a.kitchen was a James Beard Foundation semifinalist in the Outstanding Wine Program category for 2022 and 2024.
- Named Best of Philly 2022, Chef by Philadelphia Magazine and listed a.kitchen as one of the city’s Best 50 Restaurants.
- He has also been recognized by StarChefs.
