Four & Twenty Blackbirds

Even with Thanksgiving behind us, there is no such thing as TOO much pie! Especially pie from Four & Twenty Blackbirds. Located in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn (439 3rd Avenue), this pie shop was founded in 2010 by sisters and pie makers Melissa and Emily Elsen. And my oh my, do they know how to bake! So scrumptious and delicious. So many choices to choose form.

outside

Outside the pie shop with old school gothic lettering.

case

Case of goodies — not just pies!

boxes

Boxes and boxes of pies.

When we went on a recent Saturday morning, we sat and had some treats and coffee….but took home some pie slices for dessert that night. A win-win situation! Baked goods in the AM, pie at night!

in line

In line with my honey bun in my arms, and a bun on my head.

yum

yummmmmm pumpkin muffin!

Hand off.

Hands off. Still eating.

pie

Yes — we got three slices. And yes — we ate everything.

hand whipped

And what made it even more complete was hand whipped whipped cream (I apparently need to strengthen my arms. me = weak).

perfection

Perfection

The three types of pies we (correction, I) gobbled down were: Salted Caramel Apple, Black Bottom Oat, and Lemon Chess. All were incredible, but hands down my winner was Lemon Chess. HOLY SHMOLY absolute lemony, sweet, tangy, creamy, smooth perfection. For you Non New Yorkers who are salivating and have no opportunity to go to the store, then buy their newly released cookbook. Have a great weekend!

Anika Yael Natori, aka, The Josie Girl

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8 Comments

  1. This place is my favorite. We live in Park Slope and bike here all the time. The pictures don’t do the pies (and muffins) justice. They are amazing! Definitely a great find.

  2. Yael – I made their Salty Honey Pie on Thanksgiving for the first time. SO GOOD. Still haven’t even been to the shop, but need to get over there!

    • KELLY! Why don’t we go to the pie shop together???? Seriously — let’s do it! It is amazing and delicious…..dreaming of the lemon pie….xo

      • Done!!! I’d love that. Dying to get over there and check it out…so cute! And who doesn’t love pie?

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