Thursday, January 27, 2011

Perfect Pie at Four and Twenty Blackbirds


I have a deep, abiding love of good dessert, and I will go out of my way to find it. One day, people will gather 'round to hear of my exploits involving the pursuit of sugar. In this case, a 40-minute subway ride to Brooklyn in the name of pie.

I saw Four & Twenty Blackbirds on the Cooking Channel months ago, and it has been calling my name ever since. Amidst an auto repair shop and noisy streets sits this adorable and homey cafe. When the girl behind the counter described a slice of Salty Honey as the "creme brulee of pies," my decision was made. Simultaneously chewy and gooey, salty and sweet, with a perfect buttery crust and a pile of fresh whipped cream...it was pie perfected and well worth the journey.

My one regret, I felt it wasn't socially acceptable to eat more than one piece by myself. Next time, I'd take a friend or three with me to sample a few more of their offerings.
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  1. James PooleJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Sounds delicious. I look forward to hearing more about the shop.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    this is the pie of my dreams...

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  3. NickiJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Yum! That pie looks delicious! I love the environment of the store. It looks so homey!

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  4. Lacey in the CityJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh that looks delish!! BK is a bit of a trek for me from the UES, but you might have sold me on a little trip someday (when the weather's better)!

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  5. BeckyJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Mmmm! Your food posts always leave me drooling!

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  6. BrandiJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    The name of the place alone would have me running over there with a good book in hand and a plan to pass the afternoon sipping tea and eating pie there. Your photos have made this desire even worse. I love all the little treasures NYC holds.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Sounds and looks delish. Next time I say get two!

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  8. LesleyJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    i love the name of that restaurant! that pie looks pretty divine...

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  9. Michelle {lovely little things}January 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I am sooo jealous, I read about this in the NY Times, and am dying to go!! Glad to hear it was worth your while.

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  10. Reagan BowmanJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I visited this pie shop when I was in NYC this past fall. It was practically the best part of the whole trip!

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  11. Carol {Everyday Delights}January 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I also saw this place on tv (I can't remember if it was FoodTV or the cooking channel), but it looks so good!

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  12. annawithloveJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    this looks so delicious and peaceful environment to enjoy!
    http://www.annawithlove.com

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  13. stephanie.January 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    salty and sweet is lucious. i love sea salt caramels. would love this pie.

    love the name. will definitely have to put on my places to eat when I'm in nyc next. thanks!

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  14. Amy@OldSweetSongJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    UM. I'll go with you next time! That looks amazing.

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  15. Tiffany from HOLIDAYJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    one of my very BFFs lives in park slope...i'll forward this on to her to try. xo

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  16. cindy*January 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    a 40 minute, solo, train ride is well worth the pursuit of pie perfection!!

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  17. jessicajaneJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    yum!

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  18. Diana MieczanJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    That place sounds so lovely and the pie...Ohh my!! I would love one too, right now!!
    Happy Thursday, darling

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  19. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    YUM! I love a good piece of pie. :) Why not order a piece to go?

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  20. kJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    HAHA you should just do it :) (eat the more than one piece) life is short!

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  21. Southern LadyJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    That looks yummy! Carla

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  22. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love creme brulee's!! Where is this dessert shop! I'd love to go one day!!!

    Melanie's Randomness

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  23. devorelebeaumonstre.January 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    yummy! x


    p.s. I'm having a valentine's giveaway on my blog if you'd like to check it out. xx
    devorelebeaumonstre.com

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  24. Suzanne Anas JurichJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    OMG OMG this is definitely the pie of my dreams. Yum!!! Sounds perfect!!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I'm so glad you do stuff like this. I love me some sugar and would definitely join you if I were a New Yorker. Sounds so yummy!

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  26. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    YUM, that looks SO good!

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  27. the southern hostessJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Erika,
    That's my plan for next time. :)

    Melanie,
    It's in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn.

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  28. Carissa ThilgenJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    that pie looks and sounds amazing! yum!

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  29. Vintage is for LoversJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I think it is incredibly cool that you sought out this fabulously named restaurant on your own and went solo for a piece of pie. You are the type of lady that I would have pie with any day! xo Samantha

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  30. RuthJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    the pie looks amazing

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  31. Lady GreyJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Wow that sounds good... "the creme brulee of pies" would seduce me too!!
    oxo

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  32. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Great photos- I feel like pie now- and I am not even hungry-
    Lovely to meet you.

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  33. girlontheaveJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    oh this looks divinely delish...and the name of the store could not be any more perfect.

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  34. Jamie-Lee BurnsJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Ooh gosh this place sounds delish, might have to add it to my must-sees when I go to the US!

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  35. CarolineJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Ha I would have at least two pieces ok maybe I would have shared!! :) That pie looks delicious!!

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  36. Pratishtha DurgaJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    I love the way you write. Wit is rare and cherished. As for your pursuits of sugar, lucky you. That pie looks dreamy and delicious, and has put in my heart a craving for something really sweet.

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  37. bethanyJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    take me! your brooklyn dweller friend. and fellow lover of things sweet.

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  38. annieJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    you went!! it looks pretty cozy and delicious.

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  39. Kate (Embarrassment of Riches)January 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I keep meaning to go here! The salted caramel apple is on my radar.

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