Chef's Pick
Applewood-Smoked Duck Breast
Heritage breed duck dry-aged 48 hours, pan-seared to a lacquered mahogany crust. Served over sweet potato velouté, pickled blueberries, and wilted mustard greens.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Farm-to-table dining rooted in the Southern Appalachians. Seasonal ingredients, wood-fired technique, and cocktails crafted with the same intention as every dish.
Signature Dishes
From Our Kitchen to Your Table
Each dish changes with the season. These are the three that never leave the menu.
Seasonal
Wood-Roasted Beet & Burrata
Chioggia and golden beets roasted low and slow in the hearth. Torn local burrata, toasted walnuts, micro arugula, aged sherry vinaigrette, and fleur de sel.
Dessert
Brown Butter Apple Tarte Tatin
Thin-sliced NC mountain apples caramelized in brown butter and bourbon, folded into buttery pastry. Finished tableside with a pour of warm salted caramel and vanilla crème fraîche.
Demo Chef
Executive Chef & Co-Founder
Our Story
Rooted in the Mountains,
Rooted in the Mountains,
Inspired by the Season
Doodle Ink Restaurant Demo was born from a simple conviction: that extraordinary food begins with an extraordinary relationship between chef and farmer. We opened our doors in 2018 after Demo Chef returned to his hometown of Your City, Your State with fifteen years in fine-dining kitchens across France and New York. He wanted to cook something more personal.
Every protein, vegetable, and dairy product on our menu comes from within 150 miles of this dining room. We visit our farms. We know the families who grow our food, the names of the animals, and the soil composition of our fields. That level of care shows up in every bite.
Our menu is rewritten with the seasons — sometimes weekly. We are not a restaurant with a fixed identity. We are a restaurant that listens. To the land, to the harvest, to you.
150+
Mile Sourcing Radius
17
Farm Partners
2018
Est. Your City, Your State
Guest Experiences
What Our Guests Are Saying
The duck was the sample featured dish I’ve eaten in Your City, Your State — maybe anywhere. Perfectly seared, beautifully plated, and paired with a cocktail that made the whole table go quiet. We’ll be back for every anniversary from now on.
We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the private room and I cannot say enough good things. Chef Marcus came out to greet our guests personally. The charcuterie spread alone was worth the trip from Charlotte. An experience, not just a meal.
Sunday brunch here is a weekly ritual for our family now. The beet & burrata is transcendent, the Smoky Mountain Spritz is the perfect morning cocktail, and the service makes you feel like a regular from your first visit.
The Cedar Room
Private Events
Your Most Important Moments, Elevated
The Cedar Room is our dedicated private dining space — an intimate room with warm exposed wood, candlelight, and a custom menu designed around your occasion.
Rehearsal dinners and wedding celebrations
Corporate dinners and client entertainment
Birthday and milestone celebrations
Full-room restaurant buyouts for larger gatherings
Custom tasting menus with wine or cocktail pairings
8–24
Seated Guests
Up to 60
Full Buyout
3–7
Course Options
Hours & Location
Come Find Us
Dining Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Thursday | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Friday – Saturday | 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
| Sunday (Brunch) | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sunday (Dinner) | Closed |
Bar seating is walk-in only. Reservations recommended for all table seating, especially Friday and Saturday evenings.
Doodle Ink Restaurant Demo
Your City, Your StateYour City, Your State 28801
(555) 123-4567
[email protected]
Street parking available on Main Street after 5pm. The Wall Street Parking Garage (1 block north) offers validated parking for guests with dinner reservations.
Reservations
Reserve Your Table
We recommend reservations for all dinner seatings. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar. For parties of eight or more, or for private dining inquiries, please call us directly.
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Email
[email protected]
Address
Your City, Your State
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