Discover European Boutique Luxury In The Heart Of Knoxville

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Experience European boutique luxury in Knoxville. We’re unveiling a new menu at Tavern at Maker Exchange, featuring vibrant regional flavors and Knoxville’s .

Experience a slice of European boutique hotel luxury right in the heart of Knoxville. We are excited to unveil a brand-new menu at the Tavern at Maker Exchange, infusing the restaurant with vibrant regional flavors and a touch of Knoxville’s “Maker City” essence.

Chef Robert Hoffman draws inspiration from Appalachian flavors and local ingredients to craft a menu that reflects the unique character of Knoxville and its community’s creativity.

Now available with seasonal updates, the new menu at Tavern at Maker Exchange celebrates traditional Southern cuisine with inventive twists. Here are some highlights:

• Blue Crab Dip: A delicious blend of spinach, pimento, artichoke, and aged cheddar, enhanced with Old Bay Seasoning, served with water crackers.
• Cast Iron Cornbread: Accompanied by whipped sorghum cream cheese butter and Chow Chow.
• Ham & Egg Salad: Featuring arugula, beet-pickled egg, Benton’s ham, green apple, goat cheese, walnut, and balsamic vinaigrette.
• Chicken Lollipops: Sumac-roasted drumsticks complemented by house-pickled peppers and wildflower honey.
• Lamb Meatballs: Paired with romesco sauce, Lebanese yogurt, and shirazi salad.
• Blackened Salmon: Showcasing Faroe Island salmon, andouille sausage, crawfish tails, Missimati rice, and Creole sauce.
• Fried Chicken Cutlet: Served with stewed white and lima beans, braised celery, and ham hock velouté.

Join us at Tavern at Maker Exchange to savor these culinary delights that celebrate the rich flavors and creativity of Knoxville.

“The new menu at Tavern highlights the region’s local flavors in a straightforward and unfussy way,” said Chef Robert Hoffman. “We’ve reimagined classic dishes by adding unexpected twists, creating an experience at Tavern that is both approachable and pleasantly surprising.”

Tavern presents its dishes in unique vessels crafted by local artisans from Pigeon River Pottery. Each piece is engraved with the potters’ names, celebrating the collaborative artistry that embodies the Maker Exchange concept.

With industrial-style doors opening onto World’s Fair Park, Tavern at Maker Exchange offers inventive flavors throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Happy Hour.On the cocktail list, alongside local brews and distilled liquors, favorites include the Sunrise in the Smokies featuring tequila, cold-pressed watermelon juice, lemon and crème de violette over smoked Ice and the Field of Dreams, crafted with house-infused orange vodka, homemade lavender syrup, pomegranate liqueur, a squeeze of lemon, and a splash of club soda.

Tavern is open daily for dinner from 5:00-10:00 pm with small plates and cocktails offered 3:00-5:00 pm and 10:00-11:00 pm Monday-Saturday and 3:00-5:00 pm on Sundays. Breakfast is served Monday-Friday 6:30-10:30 am and weekend Brunch is not to be missed Saturday-Sunday 6:30 am-2:00 pm.

Located along the iconic World’s Fair Park and the banks of the Tennessee River, The Tennessean Hotel offers a luxurious experience just steps from downtown Knoxville’s thriving culinary, arts, and music scene. Guests are welcomed by gracious staff into 82 opulent rooms and suites, each steeped in Southern hospitality and featuring unexpected amenities like butler service, customized concierge offerings, and artisan-created works adorning the polished spaces. It is also home to the region’s only traditional tea service. The refined Drawing Room and the modern Tavern at Maker Exchange serve seasonally crafted beverages and locally-sourced bites with a twist from acclaimed Chef Robert Hoffman.

Adjacent to The Tennessean Hotel, Maker Exchange is a dynamic space that serves as a gathering place, artistic showcase, and culinary hub, celebrating Knoxville’s renowned maker community, known as the original “Maker City.” Curated in collaboration with local artisans, Maker Exchange is a unique destination that connects Knoxville’s makers with locals who support them and visitors who appreciate and wish to purchase the displayed artwork. It also offers a delightful experience for those looking to enjoy great coffee, spirits, or a meal.

Guests can savor a cocktail or coffee while relaxing, socializing, or meeting in one of the inviting community spaces. Whether seated in plush furnishings by the massive hearth, perched on a locally-crafted stool and table, or exploring the treasure trove of Maker Exchange—The Curio—an ever-changing, shoppable display of Knoxville-made sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, and paintings, there is a unique experience for everyone. and featuring specialty workshops and events.