Tyler Akin
Le Cavalier
Biography
In 2010, Tyler Akin began cooking at Michelin-starred Komi under chef-owner Johnny Monis. He then helped Monis open Little Serow in 2011, which debuted to critical acclaim and earned a coveted spot on Bon Appétit’s top ten “Best New Restaurants in America.” In 2012, Akin relocated to Philadelphia to accept a sous chef position at... READ MORE
In 2010, Tyler Akin began cooking at Michelin-starred Komi under chef-owner Johnny Monis. He then helped Monis open Little Serow in 2011, which debuted to critical acclaim and earned a coveted spot on Bon Appétit’s top ten “Best New Restaurants in America.” In 2012, Akin relocated to Philadelphia to accept a sous chef position at Zahav under award-winning chef and restaurateur, Michael Solomonov.
Akin opened the first location of Stock in Fishtown in 2014. Accolades include a 2018 Eater nod as “Readers’ Choice Winner for Casual Restaurant of the Year. Late 2016 brought the opening of Res Ipsa Cafe, which garnered a national nod from Bon Appétit as one of the “2017 Best New Restaurants in America.” The following year Akin expanded again, introducing Stock to Rittenhouse.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tyler began advocating and lobbying for relief for independent restaurants through his work for the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC), where he now serves on the Board of Directors.
In September 2020, Akin fulfilled a life-long dream helming the kitchen of Le Cavalier in the iconic HOTEL DU PONT, which was named “Best Historic Restaurant” by Historic Hotels of America that same year.
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