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a.kitchen + bar is one of Philadelphia’s most decorated dining destinations, honored by the country’s leading food and wine authorities.

Wine Spectator named us a 2025 Restaurant Award winner. Wine Enthusiast has featured a.kitchen multiple times on their “50 Wine Restaurants We Love” list. The James Beard Foundation recognized us as a semifinalist for Outstanding Wine & Beverage Program, and named HSHG founder Ellen Yin the 2023 Outstanding Restaurateur.

Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan awarded a.kitchen Three Bells — Excellent. Philadelphia Magazine and Zagat have both named our wine list the best in the city. Vogue and The New York Times have featured a.kitchen among their Philadelphia dining recommendations.

Sommelier Frank Kinyon was named a StarChefs Rising Star Sommelier, Philadelphia Class of 2024.

a.kitchen + bar is part of High Street Hospitality Group, featured in Food & Wine and Eater as one of the country’s most influential restaurant groups.

BEST BURGERS IN PHILLY

Eater

5/20/2026

BEST BURGERS IN PHILLY

The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

The New York Times

4/7/2026

The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

a.kitchen+bar’s Wine List Comes With a Message

wine spectator

Mar 6, 2025

a.kitchen+bar’s Wine List Comes With a Message

Against all Odds, Philly’s Wine Bar Scene Is Thriving

Food & Wine

10/20/2024

Against all Odds, Philly’s Wine Bar Scene Is Thriving

THE RESTAURANTS THAT ARE DEFINING PHILLY’S DINING SCENE RIGHT NOW

the philadelphia inquirer

10/15/2024

THE RESTAURANTS THAT ARE DEFINING PHILLY’S DINING SCENE RIGHT NOW

HERE’S WHY A.KITCHEN+BAR IS EVERY CHEF’S FAVORITE PLACE TO DINE IN PHILLY

Resy

2/20/2024

HERE’S WHY A.KITCHEN+BAR IS EVERY CHEF’S FAVORITE PLACE TO DINE IN PHILLY

a.kitchen+bar Chef Eli Collins Shares His Favorite Family-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia

Resy

2/15/2024

a.kitchen+bar Chef Eli Collins Shares His Favorite Family-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia

PHILLY MAG’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS

Philadelphia Magazine

2024

PHILLY MAG’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS

Chef Eli Collins Named Philly Mag’s Best Chef, 2022

Philadelphia Magazine

2022

Chef Eli Collins Named Philly Mag’s Best Chef, 2022