Philadelphia Friends of Jacques Pépin organized by High Street Hospitality Group
- When
- June 10, 2025
- Where
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Philabundance Community Kitchen
2224 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA
For this 90/90 dinner, High Street Hospitality Group and a.kitchen+bar are collaborating with some of Philadelphia’s best chefs to showcase the inspiring work of JPF grantee Philabundance Community Kitchen.
Featured chefs include:
- Nicholas Bazik (Provenance)
- Eli Collins (a.kitchen + bar), Host Chef
- Abigail Dahan (Provenance)
- Chris Kearse (Forsythia)
- Shola Olunloyo (Studio Kitchen)
- Greg Vernick (Vernick Food & Drink & Vernick Fish)
- Chocolate by Chris Curtin (Eclat)
Highlights
Dinner will include student participation and will take place at Philabundance Community Kitchen’s training center. Philabundance Community Kitchen is a culinary vocational training program that has been transforming the lives of its students since 2000. Participating students represent a diverse community of adults 18 and up with low-no-income and excited about culinary-based careers. PCK promotes the self-sufficiency of its students by preparing them for and connecting them to work in the food service industry and allows them to give back by preparing needed meals for those in need.
Details
- Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
- Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
- For more information, contact Philadelphia Friends of Jacques Pépin organized by High Street Hospitality Group
Event Host
Eli Collins
Executive chef, a.kitchen + a.bar
Chef Eli Collins has been part of High Street Hospitality Group since 2017. After studying art abroad, he spent time traveling and working up and down the East Coast, finally landing in New York City where he worked for acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud at his eponymous Daniel, a Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant, and later as Executive Chef at Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen, a more casual brasserie.
At a.kitchen, Collins earned “Three Bells” from the Inquirer’s critic Craig LaBan for his “compelling French flair” and a menu “driven by seasonality and a love of prime ingredients.” a.kitchen Philadelphia has been named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America, Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in 2020 and 2022, James Beard Foundation semifinalist Outstanding Wine Program 2022. Philadelphia Magazine named Chef Collins, its Best of Philly 2022 Chef.
Guest Chefs
Nicholas Bazik
Chef/owner, Provenance
Nicholas Bazik has spent 15 years running top Philadelphia restaurants, including Fork, The Good King Tavern, and Lacroix at The Rittenhouse. As Culinary Director for 13th Street Kitchens (Kensington Quarters, La Chinesca), his Provenance fare reflects land-sea influences and strong ties with local farmers, artisans, and purveyors.
Abigail Dahan
Pastry chef, Provenance
Abigail Dahan trained at Gregoire Ferrandi with an apprenticeship at Gerard Mulot Patisserie. She worked at Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, and Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas, later serving as Executive Pastry Chef at Parc Restaurant for nearly eight years and at the Schulson Collective for two years. In 2024, she joined Provenance for its opening.
Christopher Kearse
Chef/owner, Forsythia
Chef Christopher Kearse graduated as valedictorian from the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in 2005. After working in top kitchens in America and the UK, he opened Will BYOB in 2012 to rave reviews. Kearse was named “Best New Chef,” a Philadelphia Rising Star, a James Beard semifinalist, and earned 3 Bells for Forsythia in 2019.
Greg Vernick
Chef/owner, Vernick Food & Drink, Vernick Fish and Vernick Coffee Bar
Greg Vernick, a Cherry Hill, NJ native, built a standout culinary career after earning degrees from Boston University and the CIA. He rose through Jean-Georges restaurants, opened acclaimed Vernick Food & Drink in 2012, and later launched Vernick Coffee Bar and Vernick Fish. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, he continues to define American dining with excellence and hospitality.