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Magpie Bringing Sweet and Savory Pies to South Street
Posted by Foobooz on February 23rd, 2012
Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery & Boutique is coming to 1622 South Street this June. The twenty-seat bistro will include an eight-seat counter in a stylish bistro space.
Behind the pies is Holly Ricciardi who was an ad executive before turning fulltime to baking.
Savory Pies at MagPie
- Savory pie highlights will include:
- Croque Monsieur
- Spinach Dill Feta
- Ham Potato Leek
- Chicken Tarragon
- All savory pies will be served with a side of homemade pickled vegetables
Sweet Pies at MagPie
- Sweet pie highlights include:
- Sour Cherry Almond Streusel
- Salted Chocolate Meringue
- Orange Blossom Peach Raspberry
- Blueberry Cardamom Polenta
- Toasted Coconut Rum Cream
- Butterscotch Bourbon Custard
- New take on the Classic Shoofly
Pie Fries
- Pie Fries are French-fry sized piecrust strips served with seasonal fruit sauces for dipping for $3 per order.
- Opening sauces include:
- A sweet strawberry rhubarb compote
- Rich bourbon peach puree.
- Ricciardi’s mom used to roll out her extra pie crust and bake off Pie Fries (At the Foobooz homestead we got cinnamon roll-ups with the leftover dough, but we dig what Ricciardi’s doing here.)
Prices
- $5 to $8 per slice
- $18 to $30 for whole pies
- Ricciardi is planning to introduce seasonal pie and beer or spirits tasting events, and a wholesale menu for catering weddings, mitzvahs and corporate affairs.
Magpie will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays
Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery & Boutique
1622 South Street
Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery & Boutique
1622 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
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February 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
I have always wanted to try steak and kidney pie, and have found nowhere in the Philadelphia area (or, for that matter, Baltimore and DC area) that sells it.
February 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
I love this idea!! So great. Those slices are pretty pricey, though. Hope we’re talking local, seasonal, organic?
February 23rd, 2012 at 1:15 pm
I cannot wait for this bistro to open. Good (and I mean really, really good) pie is hard to find but something tells me she will deliver. Can’t wait!
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I’ve eaten her sweet pies and they are too die for. A very hearty serving. Can’t wait for the business to open.
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Not to be a hater, I love the idea, but has anyone noticed the prices being charged? $5-$8 for a slice of pie?! Really??
February 23rd, 2012 at 5:21 pm
@Hater, the price doesn’t sound outrageous. I imagine the savory pies are lunch-sized, like a quiche or something, and with high-quality ingredients would easily go for that – and be really filling. I’m pretty anxious for it to open!
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Pie Fries sound so yummy!
February 28th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Agree. $5-$8 for a slice of pie.. I’ll stick with a tastypie for that price
March 8th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
I just learned about this coming to town and will make a trip to try. What a great idea. Good luck, Holly. Like the name too!
March 28th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
I am so excited! I just found out today. If any of you had the chance to meet holly,you know her love and appreciation of pure quality ingredients.We need this. I am so sick of these mass produced pies from acmes or bj’s that taste like nothing but a pound of sugar. True story…my aunt brought 2 pies to dinner one night. One was blueberry and the other cherry. I am allergic to blueberries and since they looked remarkably similar I asked someone to check….long story short….no one could tell the difference! Sad. And may I add…I have told everyone I came across today and they all feel the same. I personally will pay top dollar for something that has taste and fresh ingredients! No need for wishing you good luck holly.i know it will be great!