Fiction Kitchen 428 S. Dawson St
Popular Items
Peanut Noodle Bowl
Rice noodles, coconut-sesame sautéed seasonal vegetables and shiitake mushrooms, dressed in hoisin sauce and garnished with Sriracha peanuts, cilantro, limes and microgreens. (V/ GF)
House Salad
Farmers' mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, NC candied pecans and housemade tofu feta cheese in an herb-cider vinaigrette
Impossible Meatloaf Side
A slice of our Impossible meatloaf with a tangy tomato glaze. V, GF, NF
FOOD Take Out
STARTERS & TABLE SIDES
Cast Iron Cornbread
Cast-iron skillet baked Southern cornbread with vegan butter and a hickory maple drizzle. (V/ GF/ SF/ NF)
Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms dredged in local cornmeal and fresh herbs, fried and served with lemon and your choice of vegan ranch or Old Bay vegan aioli. (V/ NF/ *GF— But the fryer is not designated GF)
Lions Mane Rangoons
Crispy fried wontons filled with vegan cream cheese and lion’s mane mushrooms, served with sweet chili sauce. (V/ NF)
Mac + Chz
Housemade vegan mornay in creamy macaroni, baked with a layer of shredded vegan mozzarella on top. (V/ NF) *GLUTEN FREE OPTION CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Squash Fritters
Local squash mixed with Indian spices, fried crispy and served with mint and tamarind chutney and coriander GF*, NF, SF
Vegan Charcuterie Board
Vegan pepperoni, prosciutto, carpaccio, house-made vegan cheeses, pepperocini, pickled veggies, dijon mustard, pepper jelly, candied pecans and toasted crostini (V/ *GF with extra cheeses in place of meats, and with gf crackers in place of crostini)
Mozzarella Sticks
Panko-crusted house-made cheese fried crispy, served with marinara NF

House Fries
Crispy French fries with fresh herbs, garlic, truffled salt, and choice of one dipping sauce: Ranch, Old Bay or Sorghum Dijon (GF*, NF, SF*)

House Fries with Pimento Cheese
Crispy French fries with fresh herbs, garlic, truffled salt, topped with pimento cheese and choice of one dipping sauce: Ranch, Old Bay or Sorghum Dijon (GF*, NF, SF*)
Black Bean Dip
Savory black beans, cheese and pico de gallo served warm with house fried tortilla chips GF*, NF, SF
Potato Chaat
Crispy local potatoes, puffed brown rice, red onion, tamarind-mint chutney, crispy fried chick peas and chaat masala spices GF*, NF, SF
SOUP + SALAD
Cup Soup
Kabocha squash stew with red kidney beans, stewed greens, and cabbage V, GF, NF, SF
Bowl of Soup
Kabocha squash stew with red kidney beans, stewed greens, and cabbage V, GF, NF, SF
Locavore Salad Special
Arugula with roasted delicata squash, Gala apples and Asian pears, candied pecans in a apple cider vinaigrette V, GF, NF (without pecans), SF
House Salad
Farmers' mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, NC candied pecans and housemade tofu feta cheese in an herb-cider vinaigrette
ENTREES
Farmer's Market Plate
Lemongrass-ginger-coconut course ground yellow grits with sauteed lacinato kale, bell peppers and sesame-orange pan fried squash garnished with scallions and cilantro V, GF, NF
BBQ Plate
House smoked and vinegar sauce dressed Eastern NC style BBQ mock pork, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and hush puppies (V/ NF)
Fried Chxn Plate
Mock chicken dredged, battered and deep fried, served with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables and hush puppies (V/ NF)
Nashville HOT Chxn Plate
Grilled HOT mock chicken drumsticks, with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, and hushpuppies (V/ NF/ GF*— Fryer is not GF)
Chxn + Waffles
Marinated, herb seasoned, hand dredged and fried mock chicken with a Belgian waffle, lemonsalt dressed arugula, maple syrup and seasonal fruit (V/ NF)
Curry Bowl
Sauteed vegetables and potatoes with a fragrant house-made yellow coconut curry at a spice level 1- 5, with a side of Carolina Gold rice. (V/ GF/ SF/ NF)
Tempeh Tacos
Two corn tortillas filled with seasoned By the Brook red bean tempeh, salsa roja, slaw, cilantro and pickled onions served with savory black beans GF, NF, SF
Homestyle Meatloaf
Impossible beef combined with carrots, onions, and peppers and topped with a tangy tomato glaze, served with local sauteed mixed vegetables and truffled herb fries (V/ GF/ NF)
Peanut Noodle Bowl
Rice noodles, coconut-sesame sautéed seasonal vegetables and shiitake mushrooms, dressed in hoisin sauce and garnished with Sriracha peanuts, cilantro, limes and microgreens. (V/ GF)
Penne Pasta Bake
Chickpea-rice penne pasta and sautéed seasonal vegetables tossed in house made marinara, topped with shredded mozzarella and baked GF, NF, SF
Seasonal Risotto
Carolina Gold rice risotto with carrots, lima beans, spinach, carrot-truffled cashew cream, hickory roasted squash and crispy shiitakes, garnished with a pea-shoot, vegan parmesan, candied pecan salad (V/ GF/ SF)
Fried Oyster Mushroom Tacos
3 street tacos, Corn tortillas filled with Oyster mushrooms dredged in local cronmeal, topped with house made salsa, slaw, pickled onions, cilantro and lime, served with savory black beans, NF, SF, GF*
DESSERTS
Tres Leches
Traditional Latin American yellow cake soaked in 3 vegan milks, with seasonal fruit and soy whipped topping (V/ NF)
Flourless Videri Chocolate Torte
A flourless chocolate torte with Videri chocolate, raspberry coulis, and powdered sugar. V, GF, NF, SF
Apple-Oat Streusel topped cheesecake
Cheesecake base with a graham cracker crust and topped with sliced apples and an oat streusel garnished with salted caramel V, NF
Pumpkin Cheesecake with pretzel crust
Pumpkin cheesecake with a pretzel crust finished with whipped cream and candied pecans (V, GF, NF *without pecan garnish)
SIDES
1 To Go Cutlery Set
Baguette Side
Coconut Carolina Gold Rice Side
BBQ "Pork" Side
NC Vinegar Based BBQ sauce side 2oz
Buffalo Sauce 2oz
Chips Side
Side of Malt Vinegar and Sea Salt housemade potato chips
Chxn Side— FRIED
Chxn Side— GRILLED
Chxn Side— NASHVILLE HOT
Coleslaw 2 oz
Coleslaw 4 oz
Crackers GF Side
Hoisin Sauce 2oz
Maple Syrup Side 2oz
Mashed Potato Side
Old Bayaoili 2oz
Ranch Side 2oz
Seasonal Veg Side
Soy Whip Side
Sweet Chili Sauce 2oz
Tofu Side— FRIED
Tofu Side— GRILLED
Tofu Side— SEARED
Vegan Pimento 2oz
Vegan Pimento 4oz
Waffle— Whole w/ Maple
Impossible Meatloaf Side
A slice of our Impossible meatloaf with a tangy tomato glaze. V, GF, NF
Hushpuppy Side
Three hushpuppies V, NF
6oz salsa
choice of Roja or Verde
2oz salsa
choice of Roja or verde
Items in Bulk *REQUIRES 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS ADVANCE ORDERING*
1lb BBQ
1 lb of our Eastern Style NC BBQ. This item requires at least three-five business days for production notice. *PLEASE NOTE IN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BOX ON THIS ITEM WHICH DATE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE SAUCE ON THE SIDE OR MIXED IN* V, NF
Whole Cheesecake Pre-Order
Whole Lemon Vanilla (not pre-sliced) Chzcake with Oreo Crust. This item requires at least three-five business days for production notice. Our staff will contact you to schedule a pick up day and time. COMES WHOLE, NOT SLICED. With a winterberry coulis and fresh winterberries.
RETAIL
BAR Take Out
BEERS
DFT Lynnwood Czech Yourself Pilsner
DFT Foothills Festival Express IPA
DFT Green Man Porter
DFT Blowing Rock Plunge Pool Peach Wheat
BTL Foothills People's Porter
BTL Duck Rabbit Brown Ale
BTL Widmer Brother's Omission Pale Ale
CAN Appalachian Mystic Dragon Cider
CAN Aviator Devil's Tramping Ground Tripel
CAN Birdsong Cranberry Cozy Sour 16oz
CAN Blowing Rock Fresh Trail Lager
CAN Burial Seasonal Creep Imperial Stout 16oz
CAN C.B.C. Carolina Pale Ale
CAN Fullsteam Humidity IPA
CAN Fullsteam Iced Coffee Porter
CAN Lynnwood Hop On Top IPA 16oz
CAN Lynnwood Mosaic Pale Ale 16oz
CAN Mother Earth Endless River Kolsch
CAN Narragansett Lager 16oz
CAN Red Oak Bavarian Amber
CAN Southern Pines Grapefruit Hefeweizen
CAN Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA
NA BEVERAGES
House Orange Soda
House Ginger Soda
House Root Beer
House Pomegranate Soda
Homemade Sage Juniper Tonic
Seasonal Shrub
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Sprite
Seagram's Ginger Ale
Iced Black Tea 16oz
Iced Sweet Tea 16oz
Hot Numi Moroccan Mint Tea
Hot Numi Breakfast Blend Tea
Hot Numi Jasmine Green Tea
Hot Numi Chamomile Tea
Hot Numi Rooibos Chai Tea
Counter Culture Coffee
Decaf Counter Culture Coffee
BTL San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 250ml
Draft Buchi Ginger Cayenne Kombucha
Omission Golden Ale
Omission Bright Eyed IPA
TAKE OUT PACKS OF BEER
AMB Mystic Dragon Cider 6 Pack
Aviator Devil's Tramping Ground Tripel 4 Pack
Botanist & Barrel Farmhouse Dry Cider 4 Pack
Foothills People's Porter 6 Pack
Foothills Torch Pilsner 12oz 6 Pack
Fullsteam Iced Coffee Porter 6 Pack
Lynnwood Brewing Mosaic Pale Ale 16oz 4 Pack
Narragansett Lager 16oz 6 Pack
Omission Non Alcoholic Golden Ale 6 Pack
Red Oak Bavarian Amber Ale 6 Pack
Southern Pines Grapefruit Hefeweizen 6 Pack
Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA 6 Pack
WINE
BTL RED Alois Lageder Schiava
BTL RED Carussin Completo Chilled Red Blend 1L
BTL RED G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso
BTL RED Pike Road Pinot Noir
BTL RED Sanctuary Vineyards Morton Red Blend
BTL RED Santa Julia Tintillo Malbec Bonarda
BTL RED Terre Di Corzano Chianti
BTL ROSE Latue Tempranillo Rose
100% Tempranillo from a Co-op in Spain. Darker with more weight than a Provence rose, this wine is a great winter rose. This is summer in a glass, watermelon, strawberries, peaches with a dry finish and medium acidity. Enjoy on it's own or with our Bao Buns, Salads, Chaat or Charcuterie board.