Executive Chef
Chef Daniel Elinan brings more than 15 years of global culinary leadership to Via Sophia at the Hamilton Hotel, shaped by experience in premier kitchens across the U.S. and Europe. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with a background in biology, Dan blends Mediterranean influences from Italy and Spain with a commitment to responsibly sourced ingredients. His career includes leadership roles at Hilton Knoxville, Hyatt Regency Monterey, The Cavalier Hotel, Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C., and Boscolo Hotels in Prague and Budapest. At Via Sophia, he is evolving the Southern Italian menu with bold, globally inspired flavors and a collaborative, guest-focused approach.
Thomas Delasko, General Manager
General Manager and Sommelier Thomas Delasko began his career in 1987, working at a well-known Italian restaurant in New Jersey. Thomas has worked in the hospitality industry for over 35 years, serving as a Sommelier at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Virginia, Sommelier and General Manager of Walker’s Grille in Alexandria, Virginia, and Sommelier and General Manager at the critically-acclaimed II Pomodoro in Somerville, New Jersey.
With a commitment to craftsmanship, our Via Sophia team works hard behind the scenes to deliver a seamless dining experience.
Here, the focus is on quality, consistency, and hospitality. We use only the freshest of ingredients for our made-from-scratch Italian dishes. And we pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, any time of day.