Pi or Pie Day? Why Not Both?!
Pi Day couldn’t be any other date than March 14th. It was first celebrated in 1988 by the San Francisco, California science museum, The Exploratorium. In 2009, The House of Representatives officially supported the designation of Pi Day. We’ve come to recognize this annual pun of 3.14 on 3/14 in some silly ways. Pi reciting contests, pie throwing contests (who would do such a thing?), Pi Day relay races (3.14 miles, of course!), and my personal favorite… eating pie!
I decided to ask around about where to get the best pies in Southeast Texas. I searched in some popular Facebook review pages and quickly learned that if I wanted to have the best pie, I’d have to go back in time to when Tuffy’s in Mauriceville was still open. One other name was constantly popping up: Hamilton’s Restaurant and Bar. Obviously, I had to have it.
First, I have to say how impressive the staff was. They were all so friendly and eager to give their customers a good experience. When I asked about the pie, I could not believe how many options there were. Three to four dessert options is pretty standard for most places. But Hamilton’s offered a LONG list of different flavors. I was told the most popular flavors are Key Lime Pie and Coconut Meringue. I added a slice of Chocolate Meringue because I’m definitely a chocolate lover. First bite, and I could see why this place is talked about whenever pie gets brought up. Rich, sweet, silky smooth with a perfect crust. I was impressed. I was sharing with friends and we all agreed that the Coconut Meringue is a shining star. After talking with the staff some more, I learned that all of the pies are made from scratch by the owner’s mother. That seemed to make the pie just a little bit sweeter.
Before I could satisfy my sweet tooth, I needed a meal (apparently making a meal out of delicious, homemade pie is frowned upon). Best option for Pi Day? Pizza Pie, of course! Once again, locals named their favorites, and the winner was by a long shot… Buckstin Brewing. While it’s common for breweries and bars to offer some food options, how does a brewery end up being a favorite pizza spot for so many? I really wanted to know, and Gabi Lopez, the owner of Buckstin Brewing was kind enough to sit down with me and answer all my questions!
Buckstin Brewing Co. has been a local favorite since its opening in December of 2019. I asked Gabi why pizza was the choice for the brewery, and she answered quick, “I think pizza and beer just go hand in hand. And who doesn’t like pizza?!” She wasn’t expecting the pizza to take off the way it did. Buckstin has a unique and delicious menu with around 20 mouth-watering pizzas. Gabi says the most popular choice is the Sweet Heat. The menu says the popular pizza starts with a marinara and sriracha base and boasts a cheese blend, pepperoni, garlic pesto and Mike’s Hot Honey as toppings. Give me a minute to wipe the drool off my keyboard…. She recommends pairing the Sweet Heat pizza with their own Easy Breezy Blonde Ale, but they have 15 beers on tap at any given time. I opted for the limited-time Lent special: Crawfish Pizza. Cajun crawfish queso, a roasted mix of street corn and poblano peppers, red bell peppers, onions, house cheese blend, and topped with a crawfish sauce swirl. Words would fall short, so I’ll just say- It did NOT disappoint. A fantastic fusion of Cajun and pizza. The best part of my visit with Gabi wasn’t her telling me about everything Buckstin has going on now… but what’s to come!
Hopefully, with an opening towards the end of 2023, Buckstin will have 2 locations to whip up their creative creations. The new location on Phelan in Beaumont will have a spacious 13 thousand square feet giving them the opportunity to offer an outdoor dining area, make a lot more brew, and possibly expand their menu – with our favorite pizza pies still available, of course.
In the meantime, another great pizza option is Pizza Artista in Groves! The Louisiana-based chain is the only of its kind in Texas, and serves delicious, fresh, uniquely creative pies with the Louisiana kick we all know and love. They shared this coupon with us to share just for YOU! On March 14, buy any adult pizza at regular price, get the second of equal or lesser value for only $3.14! Present this coupon at checkout
If you’re feeling insPIred on March 14th and reciting Pi from memory isn’t your thing… visit one of these local gems or pick up some pies to go… just don’t use them for a pie-throwing contest! Happy Pi Day, Southeast Texas!
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