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Nov 25, 2022

Underground Kitchen Provides Healthy Meals for Those in Need

Before the pandemic, The Underground Kitchen was known for its glamorous, sold-out, $150-per-plate dinners from top chefs in secret locations.

Oct 20, 2022

How The Pandemic Changed The Underground Kitchen

Before the pandemic, The Underground Kitchen was known for its glamorous, sold-out, $150-per-plate dinners from top chefs in secret locations.

May 14, 2022

Out Of The Fire

How is Richmond’s restaurant industry adapting to the longterm ramifications of the pandemic? It really depends on who you ask.

Feb 8, 2022

This Black-Owned Fine Dining Experience Could Pop-Up In A Secret Location Near You

The Underground Kitchen is a unique Black-owned fine dining experience not to be missed.

Feb 4, 2022

Fashion-Designer-Turned-Culinary-Entrepreneur Turns Food Industry Upside Down With Underground, Pop-Up Supper Club

Micheal Sparks, CEO of Underground Kitchen, is a fashion-designer-turned-culinary-entrepreneur who created a pop-up supper club that offers its members unique fine dining experiences, set in unexpected, secret locations within their city.

Feb 1, 2022

The Underground Kitchen Hosts Chandelier Dinners in the Middle of the Forest

As any foodie knows, a dish is much more than just a collection of ingredients and a cooking method.

Jun 8, 2021

These Friends Invested Their Life Savings To Feed Their Community

The Underground Kitchen Community First feeds thousands each week. Here's how Micheal Sparks and Kate Houck got it started and made it thrive.