Chile Pies (Sweet & Savory)
Green Chile Apple with Three Twins Vanilla Ice Cream
Mexican Chocolate Pecan
With desserts a no-go during lunch at Mozzeria I was left with the enviable decision of whether to return to Craftsman & Wolves or to try something new and as much as the former was sure to wow it was to pie that I turned, the beguiling flavors of Chile Pies having caught my eye earlier in the day as I walked south from Thorough Bread to Knead. Unbeknownst to me one of three ‘Chile’ spaces from Chef Trevor Logan the subtitled ‘Sweet & Savory’ is a decidedly tight space and with a menu spanning from burritos, stews, and salads to a single cake alongside several pies it was in the clerk that I placed my trust; the restaurant’s signature take on apple pie an obvious recommendation while her second pick was precisely what I’d have selected had I not ventured to ask. Opting for the first slice warmed and served a la mode with the other taken to go it was with some skepticism that I approached the green chile apple slice and although appreciably fruit forward there was no mistaking the fiery finish, a bit of balance provided by the creamy chill of Three Twins organic vanilla but not something I’d opt for again given my limited appreciation for such spice. At this point taking to the streets in order to attend the opening lectures of my conference it would be some four hours later before I indulged in my second slice and although cut far smaller than the Apple in order to accommodate the carry-out container the results were far more befitting my palate as hefty notes of cinnamon mingled with toasted peanuts, rich chocolate, and just a touch of chili powder atop a golden butter crust plenty flaky enough to make a proper mess of the Moscone Center table.
RECOMMENDED: Mexican Chocolate Pecan
AVOID: While the Green Chile Apple proved a bit too spicy for my palate I’m sure others more fond of such flavors would find the experience far more palatable.
TIP: With only enough seating for perhaps ten those looking for a more comfortable dine-in experience would be well served to check out the original Chile Pies location, particularly considering the strong reviews of their recently launched weekend brunch.
http://www.greenchilekitchen.com
