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Of course Allegra can't wait to spill the tea. Jane is happy that her friends are happy, but she'll soon graduate and has had zero romantic encounters in her four years here at Sim State. Well maybe she should have gone to more college parties after all...

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Pie For The Soul

Whether you’re planning a summer picnic or getting ready for a holidays feast, there’s always room for a good slice of pie. And L.A. has some excellent pies. Not only can you find creamy lemon meringues and classic apple pies in old-school diners, but a handful of restaurants around town are excelling at one or two really fantastic pie variations. Join us as L.A.-based gastronomer and Night Owl Live co-host John Smith takes us on a tour of his Top 5 (+1) locations in L.A.’s pie world.

1. The Pie Hole

Starting with the number 1 location for all pie lovers, no pie list is complete without The Pie Hole. The family-owned café offers homemade (if slightly expensive) pies that range from Mexican chocolate to a savory mac-and-cheese hand pie. One of our favorites includes the light-as-a-feather Earl Grey tea pie, with its mound of whipped topping and a thin layer of chocolate ganache on top of the buttery crust.

2. Sweet Lady Jane

Sweet Lady Jane is known for just about everything—cakes, tarts, breads—and especially their signature crowd-pleaser, a Triple Berry Shortcake. But if pies are what you’re in the market for, Sweet Lady Jane’s don’t disappoint: Available as slices or entire rounds, fillings include apple, blueberry, cherry and mixed berry, as well as seasonal favorites such as pumpkin, pecan, peach and strawberry-rhubarb. Plus, the pie shop is also available on delivery services—so no matter where you are, there’s pie within reach.

3. Isa Fabro

Far East Plaza’s Unit 120 incubator may be no more, but that hasn’t stopped baker Isa Fabro, who’s become famous for her skillful—and always delicious—Filipino-inspired desserts. The best way to secure one of Fabro’s pies is via her website, especially to pull in one of her fan favorites, the ube pili nut pie. Made with all-natural ingredients, the deep-purple ube gives the traditional and similar sweet potato pie a run for its money in both style and flavor. Topped with sea salt and toffee pili nuts, it’s a curstardy, crunchy win at any event.

4. Republic of Pie

Republic of Pie looks more like a homey living room than a coffee shop, but that doesn’t mean their menu is something you could whip up in your kitchen. From the sweet pies like the chocolate banana bread pudding pie, or the coconut cream pie to the savory like the mac and cheese pot pie, or their ham and swiss quiche, you will find a pie for any occassion to satisfy even the most pickiest eaters.  

5. Brite Spot

Brite Spot can best be described as classic diner with a SoCal twist. If you’re not here for stacks of pancakes and massive omelette plates, you’re probably here for the pie: salted honey, bourbon pecan, chocolate creme, strawberry rhubarb crisp, key lime. The honey whiskey pie at Brite Spot is a standout, as is the peanut butter pie. 

(+1). Du-Pars Restaurant and Bakery

Although not in John’s top 5, Du-Pars Restaurant and Bakery has earned an honourary mention for the very pie you can see pictured above. Du-Pars has been serving homey pies since 1938 and remains a timeless destination for a slice. Open late into the night, it’s always a good time for a piece of apple pie with a slice of melted cheddar on top. An odd combination, we know, but as the song goes, ‘Don’t knock it ‘til you try it’.

With that, our tour of the pie scene of L.A. comes to an end, but keep an eye out for more of John’s delicious L.A. Top 5s.

Eliot Wilde, journalist and writer for Night Owl and host of Night Owl FM

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Another successful semester.

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But there was also enough time for quality time.

While Jane at frist had been worried to become a third wheel between the two love birds, both Martin and Allegra made sure to include Jane in enough activities.

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Which, again, ment a lot of skilling

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And so another semester comes to an end.

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Jane: I'm literally preparing lunch. Why are you eating those gross, three days open chips? Allegra: No time for lunch! I Need to finish my paper.

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A new semester meant a whole lot of new skills to learn.

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And so the first semester for Martin and Allegra ended and Jane came one step closer to graduation.

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Jane wasn't blind and she always had been quite the matchmaker for her friends (if only she had a talented matchmaker as a friend...) so she encouraged Allegra to finally go after her crush on Martin.

Jane: I'm sure he also likes you! You have so much in common and I see how he looks at you! Allegra: Are you sure? I always felt like he likes you way better than me. Jane: Bullshit! And I can tell you, I'm totally not interested in Martin Ruben. I like my men a little bit older...

And so Allegra waited for Martin to return form class.

Allegra: Hi Martin, how was your day? Martin: Uhm... okay until now. What are you doing outside? Allegra: I... Uhm... I've been waiting for you... I... Uhm...

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Normal student life.

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Jane and Allegra instantly strayed away from the others. They didn't want anything to do with frat brothers or sorority sisters. Even if Jane had thrown an eye on Castor Nova...

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It was always the same with frat boys, they always attracted the same kind of people...

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And while the girls both are kind busy with their own stuff, they both agree to head downtown with Martin, his brother and the rest of the fraternity...

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Jane has a questionable taste in men...

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