National Pi Day is meant to be an annual celebration of mathematical fun and equations, but that doesn’t mean local businesses can’t create their own spin on the holiday.
Besides, a slice of pie is a great way to honor the day.
Whether it’s a baked pie that’s crumbling right before you or a gooey slice of cheesy pizza that’s come straight out of the oven, the following spots in Tucson have you covered.
Beads of Courage
3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Suite J
Beads of Courage at the Metal Arts Village is throwing their annual Pie Festival from noon to 3 p.m.
They’ll be serving up slices of home-baked pie, whole pies to take home, and a fun contest that crowns the king or queen of the Pie Festival. In addition, there will be live music by Zack Freitas from 1 – 3 p.m., and a free polymer clay bead making class (must pre-register), and a bead stringing activity.
Pie Festival Prices
- Slice of pie is $4
- Whole pie is $20
- Bead stringing activity is $5
- Pick up a copy of an exclusive recipe booklet, “The Art of Baking for the People You Love,” for $15
Funds raised at the Pie Festival support the Barbara Eckhoff and Ethel Gribbon fund at Beads of Courage. The fund provides food to nurture patients, families and clinicians at children’s hospitals nationwide during our arts-in-medicine workshops and training sessions.
For more information, visit Beads of Courage’s Facebook event page.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company is throwing a Pi(e) Day party with Pie Bird Bakery and Cafe from noon – 11 p.m. in the taproom.
They’ll be serving up three flavors of delicious 4 inch pies to munch on alongside two of beers of your choice. Get there sooner than later because they will only have a limited number of pies.
For more information, visit Pueblo Vida Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
Sauce Pizza and Wine
5285 E. Broadway Blvd. • 2990 N. Campbell Ave. • 6450 E. Grant Rd. • 7117 N. Oracle Rd.
Sauce Pizza and Wine is honoring National Pi Day by offering full-size cheese pizzas for just $3.14 (you know, like the equation).
In order to get the deal, simply mention “Pi Day” when ordering. This offer is available at all Sauce locations, for dine-in only, and limited to one per guest per visit.
For more information, visit saucepizzaandwine.com.
Tap & Bottle North
7254 N. Oracle Rd.
Tap & Bottle North is celebrating the holiday with beer flights and a little help from Coco’s Bakery Restaurant from 3 – 6 p.m.
Take a look at the following flights:
- Wren House Brewing Company’s Jomax with Coconut Cream Pie
- Bottle Logic Brewing’s Study Break with Pecan Pie
- Lagunitas Brewing Company’s Cherry Jane with Cherry Pie
For more information, visit Tap & Bottle North’s Facebook event page.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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