The Lemon Tree

The Lemon Tree Make a reservation at: https://dhn.ca.uky.edu/lemon-tree Ms.

Students in the Lemon Tree are team-taught and directed by Emily DeWitt, a lecturer in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, and Chef Rachel Bryant, Teaching Kitchen Operations and Food Systems Coordinator in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. DeWitt is a Registered Dietitian and Chef Bryant is a professional chef with a wealth of experience and passion for culinary arts and nutrition.

The students prepared last Thursday's service with another new menu featuring  Parmesan Garlic Salad, Herb Salmon with R...
04/09/2026

The students prepared last Thursday's service with another new menu featuring Parmesan Garlic Salad, Herb Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables, Focaccia, and Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Cake ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฐ

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported our students! ๐Ÿ‹โœจ

Last Tuesday, we had the first of two student-prepared menus for the week! For the first menu, the students picked Caesa...
04/07/2026

Last Tuesday, we had the first of two student-prepared menus for the week! For the first menu, the students picked Caesar Salad, Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta, Garlic Knots, and Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Bars ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฎ

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our incredible students! โœจ๐Ÿ‹

We were thrilled to have Chef Tanya Whitehouse and Chef Tem Burikhanov join us for an extraordinary service last Thursda...
04/02/2026

We were thrilled to have Chef Tanya Whitehouse and Chef Tem Burikhanov join us for an extraordinary service last Thursday! Their menu featured Hominy & Roasted Corn Salad, Pepper Jelly Sausage Ball Hoagies, a Roast Winter Vegetable Salad with Sorghum Vinaigrette, and Sticky Toffee Pudding๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฅ—

Thank you so much to Chef Tanya and Chef Tem for stopping by and preparing this wonderful meal! โœจ๐Ÿ‹

Our upcoming services will showcase NEW MENUS curated and prepared by the students! Join us next Tuesday and Thursday to...
03/27/2026

Our upcoming services will showcase NEW MENUS curated and prepared by the students! Join us next Tuesday and Thursday to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our hardworking students โœจ

You can reverse a table here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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Here's a look at last Thursday's amazing lunch service featuring Wedge Salad with 1000 Island, Pulled BBQ Pork with Mash...
03/26/2026

Here's a look at last Thursday's amazing lunch service featuring Wedge Salad with 1000 Island, Pulled BBQ Pork with Mashed Potatoes and Southern Green Beans, Cornbread, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake

We only have TWO services remaining this semester and they're both featuring all new menus hand picked by our students! If you'd like to attend one of the remaining services, you can make a reservation here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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March 10th's service featured an amazing lineup of Tossed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Three Cheese Shells in ...
03/24/2026

March 10th's service featured an amazing lineup of Tossed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Three Cheese Shells in Tomato Sauce, Herbed Italian Rolls, and Cannoli Cake ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฐ

Thank you to everyone who attended! If you'd like to reserve a table for our next service, you can do so here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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Special guest chefs Tem Burikhanov and Tanya Whitehouse will be preparing service this Thursday, March 26th! Join us for...
03/23/2026

Special guest chefs Tem Burikhanov and Tanya Whitehouse will be preparing service this Thursday, March 26th!

Join us for a delicious meal featuring Hominy & Roasted Corn Salad, Pepper Jelly Sausage Ball Hoagies with Roast Winter Vegetable Salad with Sorghum Vinaigrette, and Sticky Toffee Pudding ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฎ

You can make a reservation here: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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Last Thursday's service featured Tossed Salad with Ginger Dressing, Kentuckyaki Salmon Bowl, Jasmine Rice & Mukimame, Ja...
03/10/2026

Last Thursday's service featured Tossed Salad with Ginger Dressing, Kentuckyaki Salmon Bowl, Jasmine Rice & Mukimame, Japanese Milk Bread, and Matcha Cake with Strawberry Buttercream ๐Ÿ‹โœจ

If you'd like to support our students and attend a future service, you can reserve a table here!
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree

Last Tuesday's lunch included a delicious serving of Bruschetta Crostini, Chicken Parmesan or Eggplant Parmesan, Herbed ...
03/05/2026

Last Tuesday's lunch included a delicious serving of Bruschetta Crostini, Chicken Parmesan or Eggplant Parmesan, Herbed Italian Rolls, and Salted Caramel Brownies! โœจ๐Ÿ‹

Thank you to everyone who attended! If you'd like to dine at one of our services, you can reserve a table here:
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree

Last Thursday's lunch service featured Cream of Tomato Soup, Roasted Root Vegetable Grain Bowl with Creamy Tomato Pesto,...
02/26/2026

Last Thursday's lunch service featured Cream of Tomato Soup, Roasted Root Vegetable Grain Bowl with Creamy Tomato Pesto, Parmesan Breadsticks, and Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting ๐Ÿต๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿง

Thank you to everyone who attended! If you'd like to dine with us, you can make a reservation by following the link here:
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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Last Thursday's lunch service featured a delicious full-course meal consisting of Hummus and Pita, a Chicken Shawarma Co...
02/19/2026

Last Thursday's lunch service featured a delicious full-course meal consisting of Hummus and Pita, a Chicken Shawarma Couscous Bowl with Tzatziki, Greek Salad, and an Orange Cinnamon Cake.๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฐ

Support our students and enjoy a delicious meal from Lemon Tree! You can reserve a table here:
https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/lemon-tree
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135 Graham Avenue
Lexington, KY
40506

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm

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