Ellen Yin

Owner/Co-Founder, High Street Hospitality Group

Ellen Yin is owner and co-founder of High Street Hospitality Group which operates Fork, a.kitchen + bar,  High Street Philly, and High Street Hoagies.  High Street Hospitality Group was recently recognized by the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for “Inspiring Excellence”  for its social mission work during the pandemic which included feeding front line workers, hospitality workers and the food insecure as well as raising money for anti-Asian discriminiation through The Wonton Project.    Ellen was nominated “Outstanding Restaurateur” by the James Beard Foundation in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023  and has been recognized for her collaborations with many talented chefs  including Fork and High Street Hospitality Group partner Eli Kulp, a.kitchen Chef Eli Collins, High Street Chef Christina McKeough and others.  The entire group boasts local and national accolades for their food and service.  Ellen takes pride in mentoring team members and the list of well-regarded alumna include chefs, writers, general managers and beverage professionals through out the country.