Stargazy
A London-style pie and mash shop, from a London-raised chef.
Get a taste of East London on East Passyunk at chef Sam Jacobson's irresistibly personal British pie shop.
The flaky rectangular pastries stuffed with ground beef and onions are Jacobson's ode to the classic comfort staple he grew up with.
So simple.
But when they're made right, from the butter-flaky crust to the peppery meat filling, lumpy mashed potatoes and subtle parsley broth splashed over top, every forkful hums with deep comfort. I can't think of $9 better spent on a more satisfying meal. Except there are so many of the other delights here, from the housemate sausage rolls to Cornish pastries, Bedfordshire Clangers and some of my favorite sweets anywhere — sticky toffee pudding and the banana-topped Banoffee tart — that I always have trouble deciding. (Jellied eels? Maybe someday.)
Tip: on Thursday and Saturday Stargazy also sells some exceptional loaves from the Mighty Bread Co.