Summer is almost over, which means it’s just about time for pie season — we mean, autumn. French-born chef Dominique Ansel may have grown up around tarts, but he’s been turning out better pies than your American granny since starting Pie Night at Dominique Ansel Kitchen in 2015. And your chance at Pie Night 2018 tickets is almost here.
The deal is unlimited slices of pie — 10 kinds, with sweet and savory options — to be enjoyed on the patio of Ansel’s West Village bakery. There will be apple cider sangria to welcome you (and more throughout the night) and a little treat to take with you for later. This year, he’s added a fourth week of Pie Nights, not that that will stop them from selling out almost immediately. The dates for Pie Night 2018 are: Sept. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and Oct. 3-4. Each evening has three one-hour seatings: 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
A couple of tips to get the most out of your Pie Night: Arrive early, load up on savory pies on your first pass (they’re the fastest to go), and politely decline the free ice cream to make it à la mode when one of Ansel’s friendly staffers comes around — you need that belly space for more pie.
Tickets are $55 per person and go on sale Friday, Aug. 24 at noon via Resy — make sure you’re logged in for faster checkout.
Here are all the flavors for Dominique Ansel’s Pie Night 2018:
There are more savory options than in previous years, including two vegetarian pies. Can you believe there’s an entire season whose main food group is pie? And how ridiculously good does whipped sour cream mousse sound?
Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie with Butter Biscuit Crust
Slow-Braised Pork Shank Pie with Potatoes, Onions, and Cognac
Artichoke & White Cheddar Pie
Fennel Sausage and Tomato Pie with Sage and Melted Mozzarella
Wild Mushroom Sherry Cottage Pie with Creamy Parsnip Purée
Vanilla Bean Flan with Dark Caribbean Rum
Salted Caramel Harvest Apple Pie
Nutella Angel Cream Pie with Whipped Sour Cream Mousse
Stone Fruit Pie with Honey Guava Mousse & Raspberry Jam
Warm Chocolate Poached Pear Pie
