More than just a getaway, RT Lodge is a home away from home, offering inviting guest rooms, charming porches, and a tranquil woodland setting. But the experience isn’t complete without the incredible dining of fresh, seasonal ingredients and scratch-made specialties. Whether indulging in a thoughtfully prepared meal or roasting s’mores by the fire, every bite is a taste of East Tennessee at its finest.
The Restaurant at RT Lodge
Tucked away in the forest on the grounds of the historic Maryville College Woods, the Restaurant at RT Lodge pays homage to the bounty of the seasons by sourcing only the best ingredients from local farms and providers. Truly a from-scratch operation, the restaurant makes their own bread, pickles, mayonnaise, and cheese in-house, just to name a few, making for a unique dining retreat. While the menu is ever changing with the seasons, guests can expect to enjoy classics like buttermilk fried chicken and pork ossobuco. Also sprinkled throughout the menu are special treats like the charcuterie board that features in-house cured meats prepared from pigs straight from the family farm of executive chef Trevor Stockton, served alongside an assortment of the chef’s pickles and fresh, crusty sourdough bread.
Meet the Chef – Trevor Stockton
Growing up in Detroit, Trevor Stockton was no stranger to the kitchen. While his dad worked long hours as a professional chef, Stockton helped his mom prepare food at home, kickstarting his passion for food. Despite growing up in urban Detroit, Stockton’s roots are Southern, as he spent holidays and summers on his grandfather’s farm in Gainsboro, Tennessee, which instilled an appreciation for agriculture and locally sourced ingredients. Stockton trained under chef Rick Mace, who recently opened Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach, Florida, as well as chef Josh Feathers at renowned Blackberry Farm before taking the sous chef position at RT Lodge in 2013. After a short stint, Stockton was promoted to executive chef at age 25 and has been at the helm of RT lodge ever since. Today, Stockton provides guests with expertly crafted dishes inspired by the region, and he prides himself on his partnerships with local farmers and purveyors, including his family’s farm, Stockton Farms.
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