Atlanta native and “Top Chef: Las Vegas” alum Eli Kirshtein is chef/partner of The Luminary in the highly anticipated Krog Street Market. Equal parts sports fan and accomplished chef, Kirshtein is a proud Atlantan and food anthropologist. Kirshtein’s culinary career began as a 16-year-old protégé in the kitchens of Chefs Kevin Rathbun and Richard Blais. With an insatiable appetite for learning and advancing his experiences, Kirshtein sharpened his skills at acclaimed restaurant JOËL while completing his formal training at The Culinary Institute of America. After graduation, Kirshtein again teamed up with Blais at ONE. midtown kitchen before moving to Miami to work at Karu & Y. In 2007 he returned to Atlanta as the executive chef at Eno Restaurant and Wine Bar, from which he would take a brief hiatus to participate as a contestant on “Top Chef: Las Vegas.” In August 2014, Kirshtein brought his distinct style and thoughtful technique to life when he opened his first restaurant, The Luminary. An American brasserie with regional influences, The Luminary features a classically inspired menu, large raw bar, craft beer and cocktail program, and 400-square-foot patio space.
photo credit Austen Risolvato
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