After opening in Williamsburg two decades ago, Pies ‘n’ Thighs now has a second Brooklyn location in Park Slope.
Paul Quitoriano
Brooklyn is welcoming in two new outposts, for a popular pizza spot from Manhattan and another borough location for a beloved fried chicken and pie place.
Pies ’n’ Thighs, a Williamsburg restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken dishes, buttery biscuits and homemade pies, has opened a new spot in Park Slope at 244 Flatbush Ave. Reservations can be made here.
The opening coincides with Pies ‘n’ Things’ 20th anniversary this year.
Founded in 2006 by Sarah Sanneh, Pies ’n’ Thighs began as a humble operation in the back room of a Williamsburg bar as a scrappy operation. Sanneh began her career at the Biltmore Room and Milk Bar before serving as pastry chef at Diner and its sister restaurant, Marlow & Sons.
Under her wing, Pies ’n’ Thighs has evolved amid Williamsburg’s renaissance, both as a neighborhood and with its dining scene.
Pies ‘n’ Thighs is known for their chicken specialties and pie servings.
Paul QuitorianoBrooklyn Welcomes a Second Pies ‘n’ Thighs
“After 20 years of building a loyal following in Williamsburg, we believed we could bring Pies ’n’ Thighs to another neighborhood without losing what makes it special, which for us has always been the regulars and the sense of community we’ve built in Williamsburg,” said Sanneh. “Our new location in Park Slope is at a great crossroads of neighborhoods, and we’ve always been proud that our dining room is filled with a wide variety of diners.”
Pies ’n’ Thighs’ Park Slope location is within a landmarked 1880s building. Its interior features a visible kitchen at the heart of the room, alongside wraparound banquettes and a bar with a display pastry case.
Ceramic elements, including the pie-inspired lighting fixtures and sculptural details, were made by Sanneh’s mom, Cheryl Buck, with help from her dad, Charlie Buck. Original paintings by Sanneh and nostalgic photos from the Williamsburg location add more personal touches.
Pies ‘n’ Thighs’ menu features American comfort food with influences from 1980s California cooking.
Paul Quitoriano
The Park Slope menu matches its Williamsburg counterpart sporting all American comfort food with influences from 1980s California cooking. Popular choices include Chicken Biscuit, a crispy buttermilk-brined chicken cutlet on a flaky biscuit with honey butter and hot sauce. Other chicken specialties ranging from the Fried Chicken Box, to Chicken & Waffles, to a Green Goddess Roast Chicken, a Fried Catfish Box and a Tenders Box.
Dessert choices include an assortment of pie flavors and the Daily Donuts, involving a trifecta of cinnamon sugar old fashioned, fluffy yeasted raised ‘n’ glazed and the toffee pecan crunch.
Prince St. Pizza, known for their slices, now has its first location in Brooklyn.
Prince St. PizzaPrince St. Pizza Comes To Brooklyn
Prince St. Pizza, a New York slice shop known for its Sicilian “SoHo” Squares and Spicy Spring slice, has opened a Brooklyn location near the borough’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood.
It marks the brand’s first New York City expansion since the Nolita flagship opened in 2012. The new location also marks Prince St.’s 19th location nationwide and will also offer the pizzeria’s famous Sicilian squares and Spicy Spring slices.
“Brooklyn felt like the right next chapter for us,” said Lawrence Longo, CEO of Prince St. Pizza. “The demand has been there for a long time, especially from locals who have been asking us to come to their neighborhoods.”
Started in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood, Prince St. Pizza now has just under 20 locations.
Prince St. Pizza
“At the same time, we’re very intentional about where and when we grow,” added Longo. “Brooklyn has its own energy, its own food culture, and a deep appreciation for quality and authenticity, which aligns with how we think about the brand.”
To celebrate the pizzeria’s Brooklyn debut, Prince St. Pizza is partnering with Italian sportswear icon Sergio Tacchini to feature special offerings. Among other promotions, this partnership will showcase custom Sergio Tacchini uniforms and a Damarindo velour tracksuit in a bold “Hot Sauce” colorway worn by the pizzeria’s Brooklyn staff.
“This location is designed to feel specific to Brooklyn, from the space itself to the partnerships and programming we’re building around it,” added Longo. ”The Sergio Tacchini collaboration is a good example of that, bringing together food, fashion, and New York culture in a way that feels elevated and relevant right now.”
The Brooklyn location for Prince St. Pizza is at 271 Smith St.