Did you know that January 23 is National Pie Day, not to be confused with March 14, which is National Pi day. Gather your family and friends together and celebrate with a visit to the County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place in the Village at 3883 Old Buckingham Road.
The County Seat has its own dedicated pie baker. Tracy Cifers, who owns and operates the place, says Will Shafer, who started as a dishwasher in the restaurant years ago, found his true calling when he was asked to bake pies. “Will went from washing dishes to working on the grill,” Tracy recalls. “However, when my Aunt Gaudy retired, we asked Will to help out and he discovered his real skill.
As you may know, Tracy is the third generation to be serving fantastic fare in the local eatery. In the early nineties, Tracy’s mother Janie Dean purchased the restaurant from a previous owner. At that time, her grandmother baked all of the pies. After her death, “Aunt Gaudy” became the baker. Today, diners can regularly enjoy Will’s tasty, crusty creations. “Our standards are chocolate chess, coconut, and buttermilk,” says Tracy. “We serve them every day.” Other pies that often appear on the menu include lemon meringue and bourbon pecan, which Tracy says is her favorite.
Tracy is planning something special to celebrate Pie Day on January 23. That’s the real pie day, not March 14 because, as we all know, pies are not square. They’re round and they’re always around at the County Seat.
