Getting a taste of "MasterChef" champ Kelsey Murphy's Fishers Test Kitchen takeover
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The Clutch Cuban from Clutch Kitchen in Fishers. Photo: Justin L. Mack/Axios
"MasterChef" winner Kelsey Murphy's remix of Fishers Test Kitchen is nearly complete.
Why it matters: From the Indy 500 to Lucas Oil Stadium, Murphy's elevated takes on game day comfort food have developed a loyal local following.
Driving the news: Murphy, a Chicago-native and Fishers resident who took home the "MasterChef: Legends" title in 2021, soft-launched Clutch Kitchen inside Sun King Fishers in January.
- It's a reimaging of the Inspo restaurant concept she launched in the former Fishers Test Kitchen space in 2022, and an extension of Clutch Kitchen's debut inside the home of the Indianapolis Colts last football season.
Fun fact: She says the name is a nod to her ability to perform well in high-pressure situations like "MasterChef."
Zoom in: Clutch Kitchen is serving a limited menu of smash burgers, Cuban sandwiches, crispy chicken sandwiches, wings, tacos, nachos and salads as renovations take place.
Yes, but: She said the menu will slowly expand as the space evolves from the three-bay test kitchen setup into a full-fledged restaurant.
- A grand opening is slated for this spring.
What we ordered: The double patty smash burger with bacon jam and caramelized onions ($19) and a Clutch Cuban ($15).
My take: Both bites lived up to the restaurant's tagline of "game-day food, done right."
- The Cuban sandwich delivered great flavor and satisfying texture by piling on ham slices and pulled pork.
- The smash burger was the standout. The massive patties hung outside the bun like an Indiana tenderloin, and Murphy's signature bacon jam added a dash of sweetness without overpowering the meal.
If you go: Open 3-9pm Monday-Wednesday; 11am-9pm Thursday; 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday; and noon-8pm Sunday.