By Emily Przekwas - @eprzekwa

Garden-to-table restaurant, The Kitchen combines community seating with fresh, American cuisine in an eco-friendly setting to create a unique dining experience. The Kitchen’s mission statement, “Community Through Food” accurately illustrates the simplistic approach to the restaurant, as well as its charity counterpart, The Kitchen Community. Owners Hugo Matheson, who graduated from Leith’s School of Food and Wine in London, and Kimbal Musk have taken a hands on approach with this venture in an effort to alter the way our society views the foods we eat.

The goal: source locally grown ingredients to support local farmers, as well as ensure the food is as fresh and healthy as possible. Seems simple enough, right? This approach is actually quite innovative, and its yielding simpler menus and more distinct flavors in The Kitchen’s delicious meals.

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