"I observed Restaurant Aleksandar as a spot focused on European-inspired cuisine where Montana Houston served as executive chef and Ja’mir Wimberly-Cole as chef de cuisine; after nearly two years leading the kitchen there, both have moved on to Eleven Social. Houston was named Eater Philly’s Chef of the Year in December 2023 for “applying his flavorful approach to every dish,” and Wimberly-Cole had been chef de cuisine since the restaurant opened in August 2022." - Ernest Owens