The Table: An Intimate Dinner Club

Summer of 2021, Transplant & Root Hospitality will present The Table in partnership with CookLoft @ Venue 221 Downtown Knoxville. Guests will experience a five course menu with artisanal wine pairings from DL of Downtown Wine + Spirits. Guests are welcome to Bring Their Own Beverage or purchase the Pairing Package at $35.00 per person directly through DL of Downtown Wine + Spirits (865.525.7575). Complimentary Still & Sparkling water for all guests. Membership Complimentary, Gratuity Not Included.

Transplant & Root Hospitality offers three points of service, The Table, Travel Consultant and Concierge in the Smoky Mountain Region. We believe luxury & wellness are synonymous with integrity & service. Transplanted from backpacking America & growing his career in Georgia, Florida & ending with a decade in Chicago, Michelin Starred Chef, Brian Runge hand prepares Avant Garde, multi course menus using modern technique with an artistic approach.

Esperanza Castillo Runge grew up in the Foothills of the Smokies then experienced travel, school, community organizations, career & leisure in Argentina, North Carolina, Colorado alas, landing in Chicago for fifteen years. She replanted with husband, Brian & their two sons in 2017. Esperanza provides experienced travel advise along with personalized concierge services such as private tourism, local premier packages & en suite Concierge arrival amenities.

The first of us to Transplant from Chicago was DL Bergmeier. He is the General Manager of local artisanal beverages at Downtown Wine & Spirits & our colleague of wine service at every culinary experience with Brian & Esperanza. Transplant & Root also provides our plate ware, silverware, glassware, linens and table decor. The three of us customize every experience for our guests & clients.