Understory is a new culinary residency at Avant Garden, created in the wake of Third Kingdom’s closure.
For those who knew it, Third Kingdom was our sister venue, NYC’s only all-mushroom restaurant — a singular dining experience devoted to the depth, beauty, and range of fungi.
That work continues here.
It begins with the return of select Third Kingdom dishes and will grow into a focused series of menus and experiences centered on forest-driven cooking: mushrooms, preservation, fire, and the layered flavors of the forest floor.
What to expect
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Signature dishes from Third Kingdom, now served at Avant Garden. Check the menu HERE.
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Seasonal additions shaped by the same philosophy
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Special mushroom dinners and guest collaborations
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
WILD CHANTERELLES DINNER
Monday, June 29
Join us for a special 5-course dinner centered on wild chanterelles at their seasonal peak, showcased by Chef Juan Pajarito in a menu that explores their golden color, delicate texture, and deep woodland aroma.
June is prime chanterelle season, and this evening celebrates the brief window when these mushrooms are at their most vibrant. Expect a menu that feels immediate, grounded, and deeply tied to the forest floor, with chanterelles woven throughout each course in thoughtful, seasonal ways.