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Where to Get Pie for Pi Day in 2026
Get more recipes, food news, and stories at wttw.com/food or by signing up for our Deep Dish newsletter. Have a food story or recommendation? Email us at [email protected]. It's often said that cooking is an art and baking is a science, so enjoying a baked good on a mathematical "holiday" like Pi Day (March 14, whose digits, 3/14, are the first three of pi) is apt. To abet your gluttony (we don't judge), we've gathered places in the Chicago area that offer pies. We focused on sweet pies, not hand pies or tarts. We also didn't include restaurants that aren't focused on pie, even if they might have a slice or two on their dessert menu.
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The Chicago Riverwalk's 5 Best Restaurants, According To Reviews
On a sunny day in Chicago, there's nothing like a stroll along the Riverwalk. This 1.2-mile walkway along the shores of the Chicago River has transformed from a grim industrial zone to a thriving pedestrian paradise. Today, over a million people visit the Riverwalk each year, enjoying the views, the exercise, and the sights, including unique public art. Of course, many decide to linger and stop for a meal, a snack, or a drink.
Just Jared
DWTS' Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas to Reunite on Broadway, Will Star in 'Chicago' Together
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas are going from the dance floor to the cell block! The former Dancing With the Stars partners are set to star on Broadway together in the musical Chicago. Whitney has added a big boost to the box office of Chicago after joining the show on February 2. She has now [...]
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John Fogerty Locks In 2026 Fall Tour Dates With Steve Winwood
John Fogerty added a string of September dates with Steve Winwood to his Legacy Tour. The newly announced run kicks off September 3 at Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and wraps September 20 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Fogerty began his Legacy Tour last year in support...
Eater
An Albany Park Newcomer Offers Bold, Bright Thai Flavors With Real Spice
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Humble, family-owned Albany Park newcomer Zaab E Lee, which arrived on the scene in March, is a vibrant celebration of Thai flavors, with dishes that come layered with complexity: fragrant herbs, toasted spices, punchy chilies, and a balance of heat, acidity, and sweetness.
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at The Salt Shed in Chicago, IL
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit return to The Salt Shed for two nights, with Jason also contributing an afternoon pop-up show. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit performing at The Salt Shed in Chicago has quickly become somewhat of a tradition, having been one of the first artists to grace the outdoor location, The Fairgrounds, before then coming back annually to perform two-nights per stop in the indoor venue. While Isbell has performed at a large number of the city’s venues, including The Chicago Theatre, The Auditorium Theatre, and Thalia Hall, The Salt Shed does now seem to be his new home when in the city.
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'Top Chef' Contestant Sieger Bayer Shares His Favorite Places in Chicago
Get more recipes, food news, and stories at wttw.com/food or by signing up for our Deep Dish newsletter. Every month, people from Chicago's hospitality industry share recommendations for food, drink, ingredients, and more as part of our Chef Picks series. Sieger Bayer is a native and well-travelled Chicagoan who attended...
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North Mayfair Grocery Aisles Explode Into Sold-Out Midnight Dance Party
North Mayfair’s Seafood City did not exactly feel like a place to pick up tilapia and toilet paper this past weekend. Chicago’s lone outpost of the Filipino supermarket chain briefly flipped into a full-blown Late Night Madness pop-up, with shopping carts giving way to dance circles and families packing the aisles all the way up to midnight.
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Auditorium Theatre presents Lord of the Rings with live score
Clarinet lessons can lead to three Academy Awards, four Grammys and to Golden Globes. At least it did for acclaimed composer Howard Shore. “I was 9 years old. I was studying the clarinet and I had a teacher named Morris Weinzweig. His brother was John Weinzweig, the most famous Canadian composer of the 20th century,” Shore said of his start in composing. “Because of the music of his famous composer brother, he felt it was necessary not only for me to learn the clarinet, but also to do exercises in harmony and counterpoint each week.
CHICAGO READER
Best new reason to visit Austin Town Hall Park
Walk through the main doors of the field house at Austin Town Hall Park, and you’ll be greeted by a few signs for “Unsung Austin—West Side Stories.” Last May, the Chicago Blues Museum debuted this permanent exhibit celebrating the west side’s musical legacy. “Unsung Austin” largely consists of archival photos and explanatory labels, arranged on the walls of the field house’s ground floor. The building’s Georgian Revival architecture and the rococo touches on certain photo frames give the exhibit an extra touch of historical weight, and the history that’s front and center here is the history of the blues. “Unsung Austin” includes terrific archival photos of Buddy Guy and Junior Wells alongside detailed written histories of postwar radio deejay Big Bill Hill, west-side clubs such as Ma Bea’s and the Salt & Pepper Lounge, and beloved shop Barney’s Records (plus its associated distribution operation, One Stop Records).
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Gourmet Stadium Eats — With Great Views of The Ice — At Blackhawks Expanded Training Facility
NEAR WEST SIDE — Two things people may not know about James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Kahan: He’s a huge Blackhawks fan, and he makes a mean chicken finger. Both of those were on display late last week at the Blackhawks Ice Center, 1801 W. Jackson Blvd., when Kahan, a partner in One Off Hospitality, previewed the restaurant group’s two new dining spots that are now open to the public as part of the facility’s $65 million expansion.
Broadway World
Victory Gardens Theater Hires Edward Torres as Interim Artistic Director
Victory Gardens Theater has hired Edward Torres as interim artistic director, The Chicago Tribune reports. Torres is a well-respected Chicago actor and the former artistic director of Chicago’s Teatro Vista Productions. He also served as director of the most recent Victory Gardens production, the Chicago premiere of David Mamet’s “Henry Johnson."
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Join Brian & Kenzie for Opening Day at Almost Home Tavern and Grill!
Brian & Kenzie Are Taking Over Almost Home Tavern & Grill for Cubs Opening Day — And You’re Invited. Wrigleyville’s favorite bar. Chicago’s favorite morning show. Opening Day. This is not a drill. Brian & Kenzie are broadcasting LIVE from Almost Home Tavern & Grill (3801...
Axios
A very Chicago St. Paddy's Day treat: Green beer chips
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago usually means two things: Dying the river green and drinking beer. Driving the news: Chicago's Local Style Chips is celebrating the holiday with a new flavor that combines both traditions, plus a chance to win a special, salty prize. State of play: "Lucky bags" of...
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Kettlestrings Grove and Betty’s Pizza closing
Oak Park’s cocktail-forward Kettlestrings Grove lounge, 105 S. Marion St. and sister restaurant Betty’s Pizza and Pasta, around the corner at 1101 South Blvd., are set to close on March 21. Both restaurants opened four years ago, but according to co-owner Rob Guenthner life has evolved for him...
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Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club to Host Daddy Daughter Dance
Join the Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club for an evening of music, dancing, food and family. The organization is celebrating love in a big way with a daddy daughter dance. Executive director, Joseph Williams joined us along with attendees and father daughter duo, Cadi Milton and Andre Brown to share more.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Illinois Restaurant Serves Fish And Chips So Good, You’ll Forget You’re In The Midwest
In downtown Chicago, one casual seafood spot proves that great fish doesn’t require an ocean view to impress. The restaurant focuses on simple, well-prepared dishes built around fresh seafood, and its fish and chips quickly stand out as one of the menu’s most satisfying options. The crispy battered...
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The Tiny Cash-Only Stand In Illinois That Serves The Most Legendary Italian Beef
There are places where cash is king and sandwiches are religion. Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park, Illinois is both a temple and a treasury, where your crumpled bills buy you something close to enlightenment. Let me tell you something about authenticity. It’s not something you can manufacture or fake....