Abstract:
Piebird's, a restaurant located on Person Street in Raleigh, takes its name from the ceramic device that can be tucked into a pie to vent steam. Sheilagh Duncan opened her eating establishment in 2011, although regulars and others warned her that it would not succeed. However, its quirky appeal quickly caught on and soon became a fixture near the Mordecai and Oakwood neighborhoods. Lucas describes the restaurants offerings and operations.