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Everything you need to write about Ember & Oak — facts, founder bios, brand story, and a direct line to our media contact.
Founded
2024, Kingfield, Maine. Inspired by the Habit Burger flame-grilled tradition since 1969.
Location
164-B Main St, Kingfield, ME 04947. 28 seats, open flame, walk-ins only.
Menu
25 items across 6 categories. Charburgers, chicken sandwiches, sides, salads, shakes, drinks.
Team
12 employees, all hired locally. Founded by Aiden and Margot Carver, with chef Jordan Reyes.
A short paragraph you can quote.
Ember & Oak Burger Co. is a flame-grilled burger restaurant in Kingfield, Maine, founded in 2024 by Aiden and Margot Carver. Inspired by the Charburger tradition that Habit Burger has built since 1969, the restaurant combines open-flame cooking with Maine-raised beef, house-made sauces, and locally sourced bread. Ember & Oak operates a 28-seat dine-in room, offers pickup and local delivery, and runs the Oak Points loyalty program.
Who you'd be interviewing.
Aiden Carver
Co-founder
Twelve years on the line in California kitchens. Runs the grill, sets the menu, and has strong opinions about char.
Margot Carver
Co-founder
Built the room, the brand, and the Oak Points program. Grew up in Santa Barbara on Habit Burgers.
Jordan Reyes
Head Chef
Maine native. Obsessed with local sourcing. Knows every farmer within 100 miles by name.