Get a taste of this famous Seattle bakery in San Diego

How it works: Pre-order online to pick up assorted hand-held pies and treats at their pop-up at Elks Lodge #168.

• Order a minimum of $50 of baked goods by Dec. 3 at 2pm.
• Pick up is Dec. 5 from 5-7pm at 430 Jackson Dr. in San Carlos.

Details: Best-selling menu items include: Beef & cheese piroshky, the chocolate cream hazelnut roll and smoked salmon pâté piroshky

• Most pastries cost $5.25 or $7.25.

What they're saying: Get the cinnamon cardamom braid.

• "This subtly sweet pastry is the standard by which I judge every other cardamom-laced baked good," Axios Seattle's Melissa Santos wrote.
• "Almost none measure up, and none can match the combination of not-too-sweet, not-too-spiced filling, crunchy hazelnuts and tender dough."

Of note: The bakery was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations."