Chef’s Corner: Underground Kitchen

By Kailey Bender

From the sidewalk, it may be difficult to tell you’ve stumbled upon one of Madison’s most celebrated new restaurants. A neon sign simply reads “Kitchen” in the front window, while a stylish, unfussy interior awaits inside. But behind the scenes at Underground Kitchen, the energetic cooks have found a recipe for success.

Underground Kitchen’s menu is constantly evolving so don’t grow too attached to your favorite dish. Nothing, not even the mouth-watering chocolate tart or the delectable potato gnocchi (pictured), will be safe from elimination. “We don’t want to let one single dish define us,” explains cook Jonny Hunter. 

Get ready for bit of culinary exploration. With every dish prepared fresh by a team of collective cooks—no head chef or owner here—any order that appears on your plate will likely be seasonal, innovative and a tasty adventure for your palate.  

Underground Kitchen is located at 127 East Mifflin St., Madison; (608) 514-1516 or undergroundfoodcollective.org.