UYE 3.14 – Pi Day 2013!

Anyone who makes math fun and interesting is definitely a unicorn. Tim P, thank you for being so magical.
A ton of awesome Unilocalers came to this mathematical gathering. We enjoyed some pie together, played some trivia together, and thanks to Maka K. we even got to try all three of the new Lay’s flavors together!
It was a ton of fun, and if you didn’t come I’m sorry to say you totally missed out on some nerdy (but delicious) action.
We even got treated to some off the menu items from Sweet Revenge (like a rose pie and chocolate haupia).
If only math involved pie all the time…

I’m about to fall into a Shepard’s Pi (e) induced food coma, but had to stop for a moment and tell the world what fun I had tonight. Pi Day marks the beginning of Geek Season (explanation to follow) and this event was a wonderful way to kick it into high gear!
Geek Season – I know I’ll miss a few, but here goes–
14 March= Pi Day
4 May= Star Wars Day– May the Fourth (be with you)
5 May= Star Wars Day pt 2– Revenge of the 5^th
25 May= Towel Day
So yes, for those of us who obviously need little prompting to celebrate, Pi Day is a great way to begin the festivities! Thanks to Tim P, tonight’s event featured enough perfect pies to keep a huge table of Unilocalers happy. Try one, pass it along, try the next, order one to take home… Not to mention all of the non-​pie goodies that appeared at the table. Communal meals at the farmer’s market are the way to go!
Thanks for the math trivia and for the M&M knowledge. I will never again look at a jumbo pack without thinking of this event!

This was my first time getting to attend a Unilocal event of any kind at even though Tim said it was a little unorganized, I had a blast! Got a chance to finally put faces to names I see on Unilocal,meet a bunch of new people and have a great evening filled with PIE!!! XD
The Sweet Revenge pies were amazing, and although I only bought two pies (a quiche and grasshopper for dinner and dessert, respectively), I definitely got to taste a whole bunch of them thanks to the really cool group of Unilocalers who decided to pass their buys around!
Walked away with some cool nerd/​hipster lensless red Unilocal glasses, a 3.14oz bag of M&Ms (see the connection? Pi? = 3.14? hahaha, way to go Tim, totally didn’t know that jumbo bags of M&Ms are always 3.14oz), a pocket protector, a full belly, and a big smile! Small sad face for not being able to make the after-​party at Wang Chung’s for pie cocktails :(
Can’t wait for the next Unilocal event and the second pi day this year! :D Woo hoo!

I think I may have committed a terrible crime. I came to Pi Day and did not order a single pie! Before I get thrown in jail, please let me plead my case!
First, I’m on a diet. I know, I know. I’ve been saying this for months now, but really I am! You should see me when I’m not on a «diet.» Second, I did eat some unhealthy things. Maka brought some amazing snacks by airmail all the way from Florida! Those hard to get new Lay’s chip flavors were available for everyone at Pi Day. Thanks Maka! Third, I had more unhealthy eats! People were so super generous with their Sweet Revenge pies and I had a few bites. Pie is so good especially on Pi Day.
Okay, maybe I’m still heading to the slammer, but Pi Day was a success! The super attractive fresh ahi plate kept calling my name even though I tried to focus on the pies. I think it was love at first sight. I kept hearing «Gary, Gary, Gary…» until I finally caved in. Maybe I’m just losing it, but that ahi just wouldn’t shut it until I had the last piece.
Thanks Tim P. for holding another pie day! Thanks to everyone for sharing their pies. Every 5 minutes another delicious pie wandered across the table =D. It was a great choice on venue and my first time at Makiki’s Farmer’s Market. Can’t wait to come again!

I shamefully have to admit this was my first Pi day event. My love of pie was my secret shame… until Pua P and Emi H both told me how amazingly wonderful Pi day is!
I’d never been to the St. Clements farmer’s market before but was warned that parking would be a huge pain in the pie hole. I got there early to stalk and scope out a spot and was lucky enough to just park a few streets up. I practically ran downhill to the awaiting pi day madness!
I immediately jumped in line at sweet revenge (as I was under order from Emi H to snag her a couple of pies before they sold out) and was joined by none other than the most awesome Jacob N. We debated over the merits of the different pie offerings and set up shop at an empty table, where we were joined by Pua P and bf Nick.
Pua P amazed me as she hungrily devoured a black bottom banana cream pie in under 3 minutes! She actually was supposed to share some with her bf but he very sweetly agreed to let her eat his share.
I switched between my black bottom pie & a bacon/​broccoli/​mushroom quiche which rocked my world! Jacob N was nice enough to let us sample his Grasshopper pie (mint & dark chocolate) which is a St. Patty’s day seasonal special. It was heavenly… subtle mint flavoring, sweet creaminess and chocolate drizzle & pie crust! I kind of wish I had bought and extra one for today…
Tim P. arrived to much acclaim & applause for throwing this awesome event! Then more & more Yeeps came down, claimed more tables, created a fire hazard (see Pua P’s review of that here: www.yelp.com/biz/uye-3−14-pi-day-2013-honolulu#hrid:MRsTPlCb-NlGMYa8a4Ty0g) and we partied with pies, thai plates, plate lunches, poke, tacos & more!!! We declared that this was more of a «food market» than farmer’s market for our group.
The after party at Wang Chung’s was AMAZSOME! I’d never been to the hidden karaōke bar but I AM MOST DEFINITELY GOING BACK! I had a blast singing and drinking Key Lime Pie cocktails (and eating sweet potato & haupia pie) with all the Yeeps who braved parking in Waikiki.
I really can’t wait for the next Pi day (⁷⁄₂₂) to get here! I have a huge pie hangover and the best cure is always MORE PIE!

Years ago when I first started working for Unilocal,Tim P threw his first Pi Day UYE and a whopping THREE Unilocalers showed up. Four if you include little newborn baby Isabel. Boy oh boy how far Pi Day has come as Unilocalers came out in droves to experience what can only be described as PURE MAGNIFICENCE!
A wonderful little farmers market, a tasty assortment of local food vendors, many awesome Unilocalers and everyone nerded out in their red Unilocal glasses! Can we say DREAMY?!
Problem: Tim P + Pi + Unilocalers + Pie + Nerds + More Pie /​Yelp
Solution: A DAY I LOOK FORWARD TO ALL YEAR!!!

This was my first Pi Day that I celebrated Unilocal-​style, but I know it’s definitely not my last!
Thank you Tim P. for putting together such a fun Pi Day UYE! I don’t think I would have ever really considered coming to this Farmers Market on my own, but with such a great bunch of Unilocalers, how could it not be totally awesome? Oh, and the spectacular pies from Sweet Revenge didn’t hurt either! I’m also going to study up on my math in case there’s going to be another math challenge next time!
It was great to reconnect with my old Unilocal buddies, and especially great to meet a bunch of new Yeeps that I’ve never met before. Honolulu Unilocalers really are the best in the world!
I would also like to send a shout out to Maka K for sharing her precious new flavor (cheesy garlic bread, chicken & waffles, and SRIRACHA!!!) lays chips with us.
I wish I was able to make it out to the after party at Wang Chung’s because I know it would be an epic one, but I just didn’t have it in me tonight. Hopefully I’ll be able to make the after party next time! Can’t wait to see what Tim has in store for us for the next Pi Day!