a.kitchen+bar sits inside the AKA Rittenhouse Square hotel, a French-inspired American restaurant and wine bar founded by Ellen Yin and operated by High Street Hospitality Group.
Regulars point to a chef's bar experience that puts the kitchen's work on display during service, along with attentive service that has made the restaurant a go-to for special occasions.
The wine program was a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program in both 2022 and 2024, and the kitchen was named to StarChefs' Rising Stars class in Philadelphia in 2024.
Regulars point to a chef's bar experience that puts the kitchen's work on display during service, along with attentive service that has made the restaurant a go-to for special occasions.
The wine program was a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program in both 2022 and 2024, and the kitchen was named to StarChefs' Rising Stars class in Philadelphia in 2024.