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(clockwise from top le) Menu board listing available flavors; freshly-baked pie;
Brianna Abrams; and custom woven art piece.
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pon moving to L.A. a few years aer graduating from law school,
Brianna Abrams missed the down-home warmth she experienced
while growing up in North Carolina—especially the tradition of
sitting down with friends and family to enjoy each other's company over
a slice of pie. Trying to capture a bit of that small-town feel, the full-time
attorney began baking pies as a passion project in her home kitchen.
Aer spending almost two years building a customer base via orders for
everything from weddings to corporate events, Abrams le her law firm and
opened the first brick-and-mortar of Winston Pies in Brentwood in 2017.
Now, just one year later, she's branched out with a second retail spot on West
ird Street in West Hollywood.
"Baking has always been an integral part of my life, something
all of the women in my family have done together," says Abrams,
founder, CEO and Chief PieSmith of Winston Pies. "While there
are a lot of incredible bakeries in L.A., there aren't any true all-
dessert pie shops, and I wanted to fill that void. Winston Pies
is my ode to the special brand of Southern hospitali that is
synonymous with my hometown of Winston-Salem, right here
in the Ci of Angels."
Set between the Original Farmers Market and reimagined
Beverly Center, Winston Pies' newest locale is highlighted by a
cozy blue, white and copper space featuring banquette seating
and terrazzo-topped tables, a large menu board of available
flavors, central counter showcasing freshly baked pies and
custom woven art piece created by local artist Laura Stewart.
A plant-filled back patio is outfitted with Adirondack chairs
and a teak sofa. As for the pies, expect varied sizes—from small
bites to extra-large options for families—with popular selections including
Dixie Classic Cherry, Blue Ridge Blueberry, Harvest Apple, Key West Lime
and Chocolate Cowgirl. Special rotating, monthly flavors (including vegan
and gluten-free choices) also are available, with Classic Fall Pumpkin,
Classic Southern Pecan and Cranberry Orange Chess pies planned for the
upcoming holidays.
"Each Winston Pie is handcraed and made from scratch with the finest,
all-natural ingredients using my trusted and treasured personal and family
recipes," says Abrams. "e result yields pies bursting with flavor, and heart-
warming satisfaction down to the last bite. I hope to continue growing into
new neighborhoods, so I can keep sharing my love for pies." winstonpies.com
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Brianna Abrams' pie shop brings the
charming Southern hospitality of her
hometown to West Hollywood
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