National Pie
Day will be held on January 23. It's a day dedicated to spoiling yourself with a
high-calorie American delicacy. So, get ready to feed your face with some of
the most delicious selections of pie that the city of New Orleans has to offer.
Whether you stop by Willa Jean's for a slice or Gracious Bakery for a bite, you
will not be disappointed. Some ways you can celebrate National Pie Day to the
fullest include trying a new flavor or indulging in your favorite type of pie,
learning to bake a pie, or entering a pie-baking contest. However you choose to
celebrate National Pie Day, remember to find joy within every slice of pie.
Maple
Street Patisserie
When it
comes to rustic European bread and sweet delights, Maple Street
Patisserie is the best place to grab a sugary bite. It's an adorable
neighborhood bakery with a quaint and cozy style that will make any outsider
feel at home. When it comes to pie, it is truly the apple of one's eye at this
bakery. Make your way down to Maple Street for a sweet and delectable treat,
guaranteed to make you say "oooowee." 7638 Maple St., (504)-304-1526, cargocollective.com/maplestreetpatisserie
Willa
Jean
With its
"down-home" vintage style and vibe, Willa Jean
is a restaurant that will give you flashbacks of being in Grandma's kitchen. If
you are looking to celebrate National Pie Day, Willa Jean is this place to
feast. It's a sugar factory in its own right, and pie at this establishment
will have you thinking about having another slice. So, mosey on down the street
and take up a seat a Willa Jean's. 611 O'Keefe Ave., (504)-509-7334, willajean.com
Gracious
Bakery + Café
A bakery whose
food is clean, just like its ambience, is worth a visit. Where pie is
concerned, Gracious Bakery has a lot
to offer. The pies consist of a flakey bottom layer, a creamy center, and a top
layer decorated elegantly with decadent chocolate. One delicious bite of their
pie, whether big or small, will have you risking it all in celebration of
National Pie Day. So, if you find yourself in the neighborhood and craving a
sweet treat, stop by Gracious Bakery for a bite that cannot be beat. Multiple
locations, graciousbakery.com
Boucherie
Elegant in
style and festive in ambience, Boucherie
is where the most celebrated pie meets spicy and sweet. The Thai Chili
Chocolate Chess Pie brings the heat, but it is not the only pie on this
restaurant's menu that makes visitors happy. From blueberry-blue cheese fried
hand pies to pecan and peanut butter fig pies, when at Boucherie, there are so
many pies to try. 8115 Jeannette St., (504)-862-5514, boucherie-nola.com
Cowbell
This
eccentric restaurant is a hipster foodie's wildest dream. Along with its
versatile menu that includes burgers, fish tacos, and mac 'n' cheese dogs, the
apple pie stands alone. Crowned as one of the best in the city, Cowbell's apple pie is the epitome of
perfection. This apple pie in its light, delicate goodness is drizzled with
caramel sauce and topped with homemade vanilla ice cream. If you plan on ringing
in National Pie Day with a classic, swing over to Cowbell's for a sweet
experience.
