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 MUSHROOM DINNER
Monday, October 26
Join us for a special five-course wild mushroom dinner!
Led by Chef Juan Pajarito, the evening begins with Third Kingdom's beloved Enoki Salad, followed by three courses, each highlighting a different seasonal wild mushroom. For dessert, another Third Kingdom favorite returns: Porcini Lava Cake with rosemary and porcini ice cream, candied porcini, and blueberry sauce.