— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |
A packed house.
I've never seen more than a couple people in there at once, and the one time I walked in, I took a look at the menu and said, “This looks good.” Then I looked at the prices and said, “Let's go to Rosamunde.” So it's no surprise that Pig & Pie's chefs packed up their pie tins and bailed, despite being open less than three months.
Now three months in, chef Nate Overstreet has left he building along with his “ladyfriend,” chief pie maker Ashly Amador. Owner Miles Pickering writes with an update on the status quo:
“We are looking for a replacement but his leaving was pretty sudden so we're still in the process. I'll cite irreconcilable differences for the separation, the chemistry was bad. As I'm sure you know, opening a restaurant is a stressful process and it seldom goes exactly as planned. This is a bump in the road and we'll get over it, refocused and better for the experience.”
To be clear, the restaurant hasn't closed up yet or anything. But last month, we had a couple of nice Christians tell God he could “have Pig & Pie back” because, really, we weren't using it. I guess this means he's working his miracles?
Comments (9)
Well, that was fast.
Am I the only one sick of “Noun & Noun” restaurant names? These fads get tired fast.
Overpriced for sure.
Yeah, it was just too expensive, sadly.
It also wasn’t very good. I tried it once, was greatly disappointed. I thought maybe it was just a bad night. Tried again and confirmed it was not good.
Back in 2001 it was pet&owner.com
Personally I’m sad that they are losing their pie person. Best pecan pie in the city as far as I’m concerned. The sausages, lardo burger and poutine were also delicious. As far as being over priced, I really don’t see what people yapping about. Are they not aware of the $3-$4 donuts a few blocks away? Thats right 3-4bucks for fried dough. Excellent fried dough but pricey all the same. Let us not forget 3 bucks for Philz coffee. Its burnt beans with hot water. Also excellent yet no one scoffs at the price there. For my money all of these places Pig and Pie included, are excellent for the neighborhood. I think it will be unfortunate if they leave.
Well that was a huge investment/renovation for nothing. I was really excited about this place, but it pretty much loses to Rosamunde on sausage and is only on par with Mission Pie on pies.
Once again the media has made a story out of nothing. The restaurant is still going strong. I got a slice of pie tonight just to see if your false rumor mongering was true. It wasn’t. The pie was delicious. And the restaurant is continuing on. The new chef starts tomorrow.
I for one am glad to have one non-frijoles related option available on 24th street THAT IS OPEN LATE. Although I do love my frijoles.
New menu items are apparently forthcoming.
Stop hatin’ and try the cider! (and the food)