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January 15, 2008
Du-pars Chicken Pot Pie
Dupar's is known for its delicious pies, so it naturally follows that they would have a kick-ass chicken pot pie. Really, its only competition in town is Musso and Frank's, and I still think Dupar's has them beat.
The thick, comforting gravy is not too bland, and not too salty. In fact, it's just right. Huge chunks of chicken fill the pie, so there is none of that gypped feeling you always had growing up with frozen chicken pot pie. It is mostly white meat, but there is a little dark meat thrown in for depth.
The pie's crowning glory is the light, flaky puff pastry. There are simply no words to describe it - it's almost like a croissant with crispy edges. The pie is served with a spoon with which to break into the crust, and release the aromatic steam like a genie from the bottle.
Dupar's renovations did not take away the cool retro vibe. The room is still open and inviting. On a cool night at the Farmer's market, the warm room was welcome relief and escape from the chill. Plus, they are open 24 hours. Who could ask for anything more?
Du-pars (323) 933-8446
6333 West 3rd Street (in the Farmer's market)
Photo by Elise Thompson for LAist
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For the best chicken pot pie, check out Wood Spoon on 9th Street in downtown. The best I've ever had.
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Oh, man. I'm leaving the house in about twenty minutes to meet some friends for lunch at Farmers Market (for some goofy reason they prefer it without the apostrophe). The plan was to decide where to eat after we got there, but I'm quite sure my mind has just been made up.
However, knowing Raul's impeccable taste in nearly all things, I'll be adding Wood Spoon to my 2008 to-do list.
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I'm sorry but I have to respectfully disagree!! I used to be a regular of their chicken pot pies before their remodel by buying them in their "to go" tins at the Farmer's Market counter (in back of their restaurant). When they closed down for their remodel, I was sorely missing their pot pie for almost 2 years!! When I finally went back to have some after they reopened I was sorely disappointed. Since they're a 24hr joint, I went at 10pm on a Monday so maybe it's not a fair comparison - maybe it IS better during regular hours - but the gravy was not even warm (almost cold) and practically solidified. The rest of the filling was cold peas, carrots, celery, and dry chicken. Ugh.
I cried the whole way home. :(
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The official page does say "Farmers Market" without the apostrophe. Some other sites say "Farmer's Market". I guess if there was more than one farmer in the beginning, it should be Farmers' Market.
Estarla: Hopefully you just had a bad night with a cook who was fired the next day. Their pies have always been hot and the chicken moist when I have tried it. This specific visit was last Friday night around 7pm.