As I may have talked about at one point or another, the food options here in MI are pretty sad. Plenty of chain restaurants, a bunch of Japanese/Chinese or Chinese/Korean joints, a bazillion pizza places and a few independently owned joints that have a little character and charm but just ok food. Coming from a place like the bay area, where dining out is an activity (not just sustenance) it was quite a change. I guess it is good in that it forces you to actually cook, so much healthier and easier on the wallet!
Because of the dearth of good eating places, I was really curious about the Grand Traverse Pie Company. Though they serve food (soups, salads, sandwiches), they are really known for their pies. Specifically their cherry pies. The company started up in Traverse City, along the west coast of Michigan, an area famous for its Montmorency cherries orchards and the annual festival every July. They've expanded all over Michigan and recently opened a branch right on the main road, so I figured I should check it out. If this place doesn't have delicious cherry pie, then I don't know what to tell ya! The cherry crumble pie has been blessed by none other than Mario Batali, so I had high hopes.
Because of the dearth of good eating places, I was really curious about the Grand Traverse Pie Company. Though they serve food (soups, salads, sandwiches), they are really known for their pies. Specifically their cherry pies. The company started up in Traverse City, along the west coast of Michigan, an area famous for its Montmorency cherries orchards and the annual festival every July. They've expanded all over Michigan and recently opened a branch right on the main road, so I figured I should check it out. If this place doesn't have delicious cherry pie, then I don't know what to tell ya! The cherry crumble pie has been blessed by none other than Mario Batali, so I had high hopes.
The verdict? Well, coming from a non-pie eater (I would take ice cream, cake or cookies over pie any day), it was pretty darn good. The cherry filling was plentiful and the sweet crumble topping offset the tartness of the cherries. I didn't eat the bottom crust (I never do, it grosses me out - mush crust) and I didn't eat a whole lot of the sweet crumble, but I did really enjoy the filling. Dave enjoyed his strawberry rhubarb very much (I had a bit, really nice berry flavor). So all in all, I'd say thumbs up. Not a place I'd be a regular at, but a good place to have a nice slice of cherry pie once in awhile.
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