"It was feminine without being fussy, modern without being clunky, and very, very nice to eat (buttermilk chess) pie from."
on Chess Pie
"The pie in question is Four & Twenty’s estimable Salty Honey, a delicious variation on a chess pie."
on Chess Pie
"One of their first pies, which continues to be one of the most popular, was the Salted Caramel Apple Pie. For this pie they use fresh apples from Hudson Valley-based Wilklow Orchards, which makes a huge difference."
on Apple Pie
"Since the Gowanus bakery opened in 2009, Four & Twenty Blackbirds has earned a cultish following for its perfectly turned-out pies, including the chocolate chess."
on Chess Pie
"The crust was flaky and shining with the stuff, and the filling had a beautiful, thick texture (don’t get caught without something to wash it down) that was just a little tangy and the teensiest bit crumbly."
on Chess Pie
"Go for the classic Brown Butter Pumpkin, or try the Salted Caramel Apple for a perfect mixture of both sweet and salty."
on Apple Pie
"The pie is delicious, sweet and savory. The apples are fresh, but soft. The salted caramel is amazing is so good that you will be singing carols between each forkful."
on Apple Pie
"Their salted caramel apple pie, made with apples from New York state, is why you want to go in Fall, though their other seasonal offerings will not disappoint you at all."
on Apple Pie
"Arguably the best of the bunch is their Salted Caramel and Apple Pie. The sweetness of the apple filling is offset perfectly by the saltiness of the caramel and the buttery flakiness of the crust."
on Apple Pie