THE PIE HOLE

[onetouch]

WHO: Ned, Digby, Minako Arisato, and you
WHERE: The Pie Hole pie restaurant and bakeshop
WHEN: May 1-31
WARNINGS: It could vary, though not too high please.
SUMMARY: This log is forever open to fraternize, socialize, and otherwise eat pie in Ned's restaurant. If you would like to make your thread closed to a specific person (be it someone you came in with, Minako, or Ned himself) put their name in the subject line. If your thread is open, a server will be with you shortly. Feel free to tag other open threads or eat with strangers too! Anything goes.

NEW MENU ITEMS!! Gluten & Dairy Free Menu expanded and egg-free now for the vegans out there. See? Ned knows how to Adapt. Blame Zatanna.

May Day the shop is decked out in streamers and there's actually a May Pole running right through the middle of the shop. Have at, but don't trip your servers!

May 5th or CINCO DE MAYO the shop will be open late and Ned will serve beer. He also might rent the fight if you ask him really nicely. Or if he can figure out how to use his new HD TV.

May 12th the Pie Hole will be CLOSED in observance of MOTHER'S DAY, but the delivery service will be up and running for orders placed AHEAD OF TIME.

Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-27) there will be an added lunch menu on the specials board. Sunday May 26th Ned will have a vegetarian/vegan cookout on the roof of the Pie Hole, as well as homemade vegetarian and vegan soups for you to sample. FOR FREE. [there will be a separate log for this]



MENU





whole pies or by-the-slice

apple apple ......................................................... your traditional apple pie
appleberry ......................................................... a delicious blend of apple and fresh berries
apple crumb delight ........................................... traditional apple crumb cake with a touch of cinnamon *
apple walnut ......................................................... fresh apples and chopped walnuts
banana cream ......................................................... fresh ripe bananas and whipped vanilla cream
black cherry temptation ................................. for those who might enjoy a darker spin on a classic *
blueberry skies forever ......................................................... the freshest picked blueberries
cherry creme fraishe cherry cream ................................. cherries and creme fraishe double layered
chocolate expresso ......................................................... the perfect chocolate pick-me-up
coconut custard ......................................................... a tropical and perfectly creamy smooth custard
key lime to your heart ......................................................... key lime pie served with fresh strawberries
kiwi tango............................tart kiwis piled in with strawberry pulp and drizzled with rhubarb sauce
lemon meringue ......................................................... your traditional lemon meringue, whipped to perfection
melt-in-your-mouth mince ........................................ a festive mix of raisins, rum, apples and spices
orange-you apricot ......................................................... apricot pie with an orange glaze
over the moon pie ......................................................... chocolate fudge cream pie
peach melba ......................................................... peach pie served with fresh raspberries and sliced almonds on top
peach passionfruit ......................................................... a bold mix of passionfruit and peach
pearway to heaven ......................................................... pear pie with gruyere cheese baked into the crust
pecan pecan ......................................................... your traditional pecan pie
persimmon dream.........................fresh persimmons with bright lemon zest
pumpkin pecan ......................................................... smooth and creamy pumpkin served with diced fresh pecans
raspberry rhubarb ......................................................... the perfect marriage of raspberry and rhubarb, always fresh
rudimentary rhubarb ......................................................... just plain ol' rhubarb, for those purists out there (somewhere) *
strawberry fields ......................................................... the freshest picked strawberries, served with a mint leaf
three plum ......................................................... a lusciously layered plum tart
tripleberry ......................................................... the freshest blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries in one pie
tropical haven ........................................ an island mixture of fresh coconut, guava melon, lychee & pineapple with slivered almonds on top. perfect for welcoming the Summer *

cup-pies

berry petite ........................... the smallest pie often packs the most flavor. this tiny selection is overflowing with fresh, seasonal berries *
brownie sundae ......................................................... brownie, white chocolate mousse and chocolate with hot fudge and almonds on top
chocolate cream ......................................................... chocolate blended with creamy vanilla custard
cocoa coffee ......................................................... layers of brownie, chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache
coconut chocolate cream ......................................................... coconut and rich vanilla, topped with chocolate fudge
key lime ......................................................... creamy key lime in a graham cracker crust
lemon cream cheese ......................................................... lemon tart with a cream cheese topping
lemon raspberry ......................................................... raspberry vanilla, creamy lemon, raspberry lady fingers and lemon mousse
pecan ......................................................... carmelized pecans in a luscious filling
pumpkin pecan ......................................................... smooth and creamy pumpkin served with diced fresh pecans
strawberry rhubarb .................................. a tiny ode to its larger raspberry counterpart *
vanilla bean ......................................................... layers of vanilla cream, vanilla mousse and whipped cream


gluten-free dairy-free vegan options
made with an almond crust unless otherwise specified. available as whole pie or by-the-slice.

almond creme dream ................... slivered and crushed almonds in a cocoa custard
apple brown betty ..................... a traditional apple with heaps of brown sugar *
apple cinnamon ................. because the winter's only just begun
avocado meringue ................... a light whipped avocado with just a hint of vanilla. served in a coconut crust. *
black current cobbler ................... fresh black currents with a gluten-free cracker crumble *
caramelized tomato tart ...................... just what it sounds like, 100% delicious *
coconut decadence ........................... a light whipped coconut custard served in a coconut crust with a candied lime on top *
double-shot espresso shot ............................ also known as "the Mitch" and inspired by our fair mayor. this pie is loaded with antioxidants and CAFFEINE. also available in decaf **
hazelnut caramel swirl .................................. diced hazelnuts in a decadent caramel sauce, served with fresh cherries *
tart date and cashew tart ............. fresh cashews, dates, and cranberries toasted in blue agave
pumpkin with a twist ................... a surprisingly homey mixture of pumpkin carrot and orange zest
not-so-traditional key lime ................... some like it sweet, but this one's a little sour
even-less-so lemon meringue ............... how did he make this without cream, it's a mystery


SPECIAL(s):
pastel pansy tart................a light custard pie garnished with pansies
double-shot espresso pie .................. also known as "The Mitch" ; will soon be integrated into the full menu & available in dairy-free or traditional **

SOUPS
available all month between 11-5 (later on 5/5).

whole bean vegetarian chili
coconut curry with lentils and rice
white bean
butternut apple bisque
fresh beet puree
root vegetable


( only available Cinco de Mayo evening & Memorial Day Weekend )
all selections come with fried asparagus and sauce or fresh sweet potato fries

mock dog ................. it looks like meat, it tastes like meat, but it's so not meat
black bean burger .................. black beans and rice cooked up into a patty and served on a grilled portobello with pico de gallo
gluten free nachos ............ lentil chips with homemade pico de gallo & guacamole with something that looks suspiciously like cheese but isn't, on top. sour cream or greek yogurt optional.
vegetable rueben ................ roasted eggplant, peppers, mushrooms and onions served with coleslaw and homemade thousand island on a regular or gluten free roll
avocado black bean sandwich ................... cheese or mock cheese optional, served on a regular or gluten free roll
fig sandwich ................... roasted fig and goat cheese with arugula with diced julienne beets served on a baguette

* NEW ITEM
** PIE OF THE MONTH

Comments

[bowarmed]

O..k [He watches Ned disappear. He doesn't know how a man can look so busy when there's only one customer. He chuckles and nods in agreement. Because pie.]

Yeah, then. The black current cobbler would be great.

[onetouch]

[Ned nods, disappearing again with a broad smile to retrieve Connor's pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A moment later will see him gingerly placing it down in front of the man.] Is there anything else I can do for you on what's shaping up to be a lovely morning?

[bowarmed]

[It smells way too good to be vegan. Connor resist digging in right away and gives a wry smile.] I don't know, do you guys need an extra set of hands? I could use a job.

[onetouch]

[He's blinking; it is very early after all. But it's quickly replaced by another smile.] ...Do you have any experience?

[bowarmed]

[Well, it's his turn to blink. He was just throwing it out there, after all.] Oh, I uh. I used to run a youth center with my dad. We had pie days for the kids, and made the pies ourselves. I'm not sure if that counts, actually. It's nothing compared to a restaurant.

[onetouch]

It certainly doesn't not count. [Again with that placating smile.] Though you wouldn't have to bake any pie here. I take care of that myself.

[bowarmed]

[He couldn't resist. He's been sitting in front of this pie for a while now, so while Ned talked, he not-so-sneakily took a bite.

jesus mary and joseph if he ever believe in those he'd be praying to them in gratitude right now

He hums in clear approval then takes one more bite before replying] ... Well, my pies certainly weren't as delicious. You would run me out of the kitchen.

[onetouch]

If it's any consolation, I chase everyone out of my kitchen.

[bowarmed]

That's completely fine by me. I wouldn't want to ruin anything. If you need another server or delivery person or anyone outside the kitchen, I can do that.