Little Pie Company | NYC

Breakfast pies!

The only time Claudia and I found time for our pie was first thing in the morning... You see, we had quite the check-list of foodie spots to try for the 2 nights I was staying with her. They say to never skip breakfast, so pie was the decision for our perfect first meal for our second day. Fruits in the morning are good for you, right? I thought so ;)

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4 words :: Sour-Cream-Apple-Walnut

Sour Cream Apple Walnut

Three Berry Pie

The Beachcomber Cafe

The Beachcomber: Another great place in Malibu to just chillax and get good grub. Doesn't seem to have the "it" factor like Duke's does, but I feel like it still has potential to do its own spin on Taco Tuesday - or something similar of the sort.

Someone, anyone - I can't for the life of me remember the name of the goblet drink (pictured below). I want to say it's called The Hurricane...?! HELPPPPP.

Malibu Pier Club

Now that my parents are staying with me and Chris, I told them that they needed to get the full beach-town experience of the Malibu bubble. We can't always be driving into LA for this and that. It seemed fitting to visit the historic Malibu Pier; a landmark that Malibu locals and out-of-towners alike can't visually miss while driving along the coastal highway.

Chris and I took my parents to the Malibu Pier Club for dinner, it was actually a first-time trip for everyone. By the time we arrived, the sun had set meaning we missed the views of Santa Monica and Catalina in the distance. None the less, the waves on Surf-Rider beach crashing ashore and the ocean mist still kept the seaside atmosphere very much alive. The CCCC [Casual Californian Coastal Cuisine - totally just made that up] on the menu is made up of exciting cocktails, sharing-sized appetizers and beachy meals. This new restaurant on the pier definitely breathes some life into the previously-empty space, marking a new chapter in the pier's history!

Tiny Ahi Tacos

Wonton taco shells filled with marinated Ahi and creamy sriracha chili sauce

Kobe Burger
American Kobe beef, two slices of bacon, tomato, onion, sun-dried tomato aioli and cheddar cheese

Red Wine Braised Kobe Short Ribs

Boneless Kobe short ribs cooked slowly until tender, served with wild mushrooms, walnut and Gorgonzola filled ravioli and Merlot-thyme jus

Clay Pot Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken with oil cured black olives, Marcona almonds and a natural jus