Magpie opening soon?

**seanmcgpa** · 08-22-2012, 09:40 AM

I've been hearing about Magpie for some time but it's still not open.

Any word / info?

**bobl** · 08-22-2012, 02:15 PM

What is it? Where is it?

**cccomp** · 08-22-2012, 04:27 PM

It's on the south side of the 1600 block of South street, about the middle, across from the laundromat. Seems that it is going to be pies only, and only pie -- as if they want to up the ante on the cupcake store idea. The target date to open is the 28th, said the (presumably) owner as she left the store Monday afternoon. Whether that includes savory pies or just dessert pies I did not think to ask, alas.

**Lolly** · 08-22-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by cccomp

Whether that includes savory pies or just dessert pies I did not think to ask, alas.

Both. » Magpie Bringing Sweet and Savory Pies to South Street Foobooz Philadelphia (Yum.)

**Jayfar** · 08-22-2012, 07:02 PM

I like pie. But will they make an authentic flaky crust using lard, the way pie crusts used to be made back in the day?

**brianbrews** · 08-28-2012, 09:28 PM

Well they're definitely making progress on the fit out... I heard a rumor that they're aiming for Sept.

**seanmcgpa** · 09-01-2012, 07:55 PM

Reallllly good pie!

**BarryG** · 09-01-2012, 08:02 PM

It opened today. Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery & Boutique Opens This Weekend -- Grub Street Philadelphia

**tekaponz** · 09-02-2012, 08:32 PM

Great pie, though we stopped by saturday late afternoon and they only had about 1/3 of the menu available. Check out the Pie Fries, and the coffee is actually pretty excellent as well.

**szekely** · 09-03-2012, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by tekaponz

and the coffee is actually pretty excellent as well.

You mean to tell me I can get pie and a damn fine cup of coffee?

... sorry, it's a Twin Peaks reference. :-)

**brandx** · 09-03-2012, 08:40 PM

need more pies here. let's see some proper british pies on the menu!

steak and kidney pie
chicken and mushroom pie
dare i say, shepards pie

**Gladys** · 09-04-2012, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by szekely

You mean to tell me I can get pie and a damn fine cup of coffee?

... sorry, it's a Twin Peaks reference. :-)

isn't everything? Did you see the Twin Peaks episode on Psych?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUJJ0jBkMao

**szekely** · 09-06-2012, 05:03 PM

I've never heard of Psych, but then again I don't have cable. :-)
I'll check out the link, thanks!

**Jayfar** · 09-06-2012, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by szekely

I've never heard of Psych, but then again I don't have cable. :-)
I'll check out the link, thanks!

OT: Psych is on USA Network, but you can catch reruns on ION TV, channel 61 here.

Psych - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WPPX-TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**Mustard** · 09-06-2012, 07:32 PM

Sampled a couple pie slices there the other day and they were both sensational (bourbon pumpkin and the chicken tarragon). My only gripe is the serving size was little small for the price. I would pay a few extra bucks if they were full sized slices or maybe a mini pie - personal pizza sized.

They need a few full sized pies on hand for parties or large dinners. The interior is beautifully designed.