"I spent a year living in New Zealand, and came back to Atlanta looking for the familiar and comforting tastes from the Southern Hemisphere - especially for the easy, local delicacy of meat pies. I found them at Heaps. It's a rare slice of New Zealand in Decatur, where Wellington native Jake Harvey and partner Ana turn local ingredients into golden, crimped pastries."
"The lamb and vegetable pie ($12) has a crispy crust stuffed with a good portion of New Zealand lamb, kūmara (the Māori word for sweet potato), and mint. Ask for extra mint chutney on the side. Come here from Friday to Sunday for the special fish and chips menu, offering crunchy, golden Atlantic Cod, a fried fish sandwich, curry fries, and tangy house remoulade."
"A staple in Kiwi bakeries, the hot-pink Lamington dessert ($5.50) is delicately flavored with vanilla sponge, mascarpone filling, raspberry jelly, and a coconut dusting. Heaps is a reliable option for morning rugby watch parties alongside other passionate fans. Tuck into a breakfast pie, drink a flat white, and take in New Zealand's most beloved sport. Just be sure to cheer for the All Blacks and not the other guys."
Heaps in Decatur recreates New Zealand culinary staples using local ingredients. Wellington native Jake Harvey and partner Ana produce golden, crimped meat and vegetable pies displayed hot in the case. The lamb and vegetable pie features New Zealand lamb, kūmara, and mint, with optional mint chutney. A Friday-to-Sunday fish-and-chips menu includes Atlantic cod, a fried fish sandwich, curry fries, and house remoulade. The hot-pink Lamington offers vanilla sponge, mascarpone filling, raspberry jelly, and coconut. Hāngī-inspired pies appear for New Zealand holidays, and sides like mash with Marmite gravy are encouraged. The space hosts morning rugby watch parties with breakfast pies and flat whites.
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