Everything You Need to Know About SD's Super-Hyped Pie Shop

The late hatchway ofPop Pie Co.is excellent news for the pie - starved world of San Diego , whose options were previously few ( and far - flung ) . The shop ’s vision is to produce traditional single - serve pies , both fresh and savoury , with a twist , crafted from quality ingredients that deliver maximal take on flavor .

“ I ’ve always loved Proto-Indo European and I felt a strong obligation to bring it to market the right agency , ” says Steven Torres , a carbon monoxide - partner of Pop Pie Co. , adding that zesty PIE , normally ladened with meat , gravy , and mashed potatoes , are ubiquitous in Australia , New Zealand , South Africa , and Great Britain . “ It ’s the equivalent of our burrito – there are different versions , from basic to epicure . ”

The much - hyped outfit in University Heights has seen lines out the threshold since its other October official opening . It ’s a partnership between Torres , who interfaced with many restaurant owners in his previous line at JP Morgan , and chef Suebtrakarh Suebsarakham ( Gan , for short ) , whose sketch include an MBA and a culinary point from Grossmont College . Torres said his early career path pay him a “ head start , " but adds “ I in all likelihood determine more in the last year than I did in all my years at college . ”

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Seeing an chance to fulfil a void – San Diego has n’t seen this kind of cursory eatery before – the duo searched for infinite in Little Italy , Barrio Logan , and North Park before deciding on the recession spot in University Heights , a former fuzz salon that required all-inclusive renovations to accommodate their vision . The entire space was gutted and transformed into a “ neighborhood gathering outer space ” with communal table , axial rotation - up windows , and no outlets or Wi - Fi ( a measured move to encourage conversation ) .

Torres know he had something good going when the shop ’s volaille potpie snagged the judges ’ and audience prize at FoodQuart , a local eatery rivalry at Quartyard . This was back in March when Pop Pie was still in the ideation and planning phase angle . That same pie is service at the restaurant today , along with other enticement . Here ’s everything you call for to roll in the hay about San Diego ’s newest ( and hot ) pie shop class :

It all starts with the crust

At Pop Pie Co. , it ’s always a short crust on the bottom and freakish puff pastry dough on top , both made with butter . Torres said they experiment with blending lard or shortening into the mix , but those experiment only prove butter is respectable .

Currently , five varieties of spicy pie are useable : steak and ale , classic chicken pot pie , light-green grunter and cheese , green curry chicken , and jackfruit ( the lone vegetarian / vegan selection ) . you may get a pie all by itself , or add a side like cream corn whiskey , kale salad , or mashed potatoes & gravy for a few long horse more . All that being said …

Try the green curry chicken pie, likenow

Under that flaky , pantry crust , there ’s crunchy gullible edible bean , stamp crybaby titty , and a creamy coconut curry with aromas of Thai St. Basil the Great and lime foliage . It ’s mildly spicy and so instantly addictive you ’ll already be making programme to return for your next visit before your 2nd bite . Torres says the Proto-Indo European is presently a seasonal special , but it ’s so mind - bendingly delightful we ’re hop it outride on the card in perpetuity .

Like all of the pies , the green curry alternative is live up to without being too heavy . As it turn out , that ’s completely measured . Torres says the pies were design that way so people can make them a veritable part of their routine . “ If you make something too leaden , people will only treat themselves once in awhile . We need our customers follow back , ” he explain .

The sweet pies are pint-sized

depend on your mind-set , that could be a good thing – who wants to opt between sweet-scented or savory when you’re able to have both ? Current honeyed offering include salt yellowish brown chocolate fudge , “ Green Ceremony ” ( dark chocolate ganache top with matcha green tea pastry cream and toasted pistachio ) , and Malus pumila crumble , made with Gala , Fuji , and Red Delicious sort .

There’s coffee and beer too

In the ultimate bid to keep customers happy , Pop Pie Co. offers craft brews on tap ( and Proto-Indo European - pairing suggestions ! ) along with a comprehensive natural selection of coffee beverages , like pour - overs , frigid brew , and flavored lattes made from beans sourced from avariety of local roaster , include James Coffee Co. and Bird Rock . They also feature beans from a different West Coast - base roaster each month .

It ’s a bit too early to bode Pop Pie Co. ’s future , but given that it ’s been such a smash hit decent out of the logic gate , it ’s possible another location could afford elsewhere – think of Crack Shack or Carnitas Snack Shack . Torres says he ’s surely exposed to the theme . For now , your best stakes is to jaw ahead of time ( ideally between 11 am and 2 postmortem ) for the best selection of pies before it inescapably runs out .

Pop Pie Co. is undefendable Tuesday - Sunday , 7 am - 7 premier .

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