The Pie Society Story
Multiple branches on the same tree...
At its roots, we are about feeding you healthy, tasty food from local producers in a way that makes you feel valued, nourished, and connected to those you care about. In a bigger sense, Pie Society is about expanding one’s thinking about the possibilities of food, and how we can take a traditional dish like a pie and make it something for everyone at multiple meals.
Meet Chef Jonathan
At the head of Pie Society is Jonathan Davis, owner and Chef. It is from his passion for food and the culinary arts that Pie Society has sprung. Jonathan Davis began cooking from the time he could stand on a chair in front of the stove. At age 8 he created his first menu for “Jonathan’s Harbor Restaurant” run from his home kitchen. His parents were his first “regulars” who happily paid for his delicious breakfasts.
Throughout his teens, Jonathan worked and trained at numerous restaurants and farms throughout the Champlain Valley. He managed the Willowell Foundation Garden in Monkton, VT, and was a farm hand at Black Kettle Farm in New York. His cooking training and skills developed at Fresh Market in Burlington, Daily Chocolate in Vergennes, and Vermont Cookie Love in North Ferrisburgh. He had the good fortune of working for nearly five years as a chef at Mirabelle’s Café in Burlington. Most recently, he operated The Starving Artist Café, a beloved breakfast and lunch restaurant nestled inside Davis Studio in South Burlington. Four years and many happy customers later, the restaurant closed in the wake of Covid-19.
Jonathan is excited to channel his passion for baking and his experience creating community into building PIE SOCIETY. As a lifelong foodie, Jonathan is deeply committed to supporting sustainable food systems by sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers. Pie Society builds community by making it easier to eat and share fresh food prepared beautifully and simply in the most iconic of ways: with pies.
The 8 Principles of Pie Society
1. Pie makes every day a bit better.
2. Pies build relationships—share a slice with a friend.
3. Pie is multifaceted, can be served as a hearty savory dish, a sweet treat, or as a breakfast staple.
4. Pie reflects a rich cultural history from across the world – Samosa, Dumplings, Calzones, Apple Pie – there’s something sacred about food presented in pie.
5. An artisan and uniquely human element is incorporated into handcrafted pie. Quality crust is a must!
6. The food you eat should taste and reflect the place you live. This is best done using ingredients harvested locally.
8. Pie Society adds value and enriches lives through mutual aid and community involvement. This includes supporting local producers, crafters, consumers, and other artisans and crafters at every level of involvement in Pie Society
7. Pies help us embrace the philosophy and practices of permaculture, moving beyond the idea of sustainable living and instead focusing on adding and enriching community resources.
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We cut pieces and then heated in toaster oven. Crust is incredible. It’s perfect.
— David S.