Today is Pi Day. And throughout town restaurants are offering either Pi-based specials or pie-based specials depending on your take. NBC Chicago has a nice roundup of discounts going on today for Pi Day. Hoosier Mama Pie Company is staying open until 7 p.m. tonight to fill customers' PI Day requests. They also have the Gaztro-Wagon on loan today and are motoring around the city selling pies. You can follow HMPC on Twitter to see where they're at next. more ›

The Chicagoist kitchen has been bustling around the clock as we put together apple pies of all kinds in preparation for this Sunday’s Bucktown Apple Pie Contest. We’ve tested out everything from the correct apple variety to crust add-ins and the result has turned our taste-testing staffers into a veritable round table of gluttons (thanks guys!). more ›

One of the great things about shopping at farmers markets is having the luxury to grab a quick bite while looking for deals. Green City Market has Hoosier Mama pies, fresh crepes, organic baked goods from Bleeding Heart Bakery, fresh juices and smoothies, among noshables. more ›