Hot spot The Pie Hole
810 Ninth St., Ste. 130 984-329-2900 thepieholela.com/durham B Y A M A NDA MACL A R EN P HOTO G RAPHY B Y B RI A NA BR OUGH
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LAVORS LIKE PUMPKIN, PECAN, cranberry and peppermint permeate many of our dishes this time of year, but none more so than one of the most fantastic desserts ever created: pie. Pie is synonymous with the holidays, but The Pie Hole – one of the newest additions on Ninth Street occupying a corner space in the bottom floor of the Solis apartment building – hopes to satisfy both sweet and savory cravings for this crust-centered delight year-round. “We offer a variety to suit every palate,” says vice president and owner Surelyne Lee, who owns the shop with her husband and Pie Hole Durham president, Young Lee. To immerse yourself in the full experience, start with a custom-blended, fair-trade drip coffee or an espresso drink paired with a breakfast hand pie. There are sweet options like guava cheese or strawberry lavender (a personal favorite), but if you prefer savory, try the bacon hash or chorizo, or go straight for a quiche. For dessert, order a custom coffee cocktail, like a Horchata Latte with a shot of Bacardi, and a slice of Mexican Chocolate pie, which is made with Callebaut chocolate that is infused with pasilla chiles, cinnamon,
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Pie is love, y’all. Young Lee and Surelyne Lee, president and vice president, respectively, of The Pie Hole’s Durham location, with their chef, Chris Herbert.
december/January 2018