Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree Restaurant
The Lemon Tree provides real world, science-based experiences to students in the Quantity Food Production class, a capstone course for dietetics and hospitality, management and tourism undergraduate students.
About the Restaurant
The Lemon Tree is more than just a restaurant; it’s a living classroom where Dietetics and Hospitality Management & Tourism students gain invaluable hands-on experience in their Quantity Food Productions course. Throughout the semester, students rotate through various workstations and management positions, immersing themselves in the various roles necessary to operate a successful restaurant. From food preparation to service, our students learn it all, providing a high-quality dining experience for our guests while upholding food safety and quality assurance standards.
Teaching Team:
Students at The Lemon Tree are team-taught and directed by lecturer Emily DeWitt and Chef Rachel Bryant from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.
Dining Details:
Located on the second floor of Erikson Hall, The Lemon Tree welcomes you to enjoy a delicious lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 noon. This dining experience is open to faculty, staff, and the public, but reservations are required to secure your spot.
Pricing and Payment:
The cost of dining at The Lemon Tree is $15.00 per person. Please note that we only accept credit card payments. NO CASH transactions will be accepted.
Reservations:
Reservations open approximately two weeks before the start of each semester. To view the semester menu and make a reservation, please click on ‘Reservations’ below.
We hope that you join us at The Lemon Tree for an incredible, student-led dining experience. Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our amazing students!
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Lunch is served at Lemon Tree beginning at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and reservations are required
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Donations are accepted with gratitude on behalf of the Lemon Tree Cafe, for the DHN Student Success Fund
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Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800