National Pi Day — Thursday, March 14 (3.14) — 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.

Rolling out on National Pi Day, North Italia will debut 10 regional pizzas and one national pie — each available until Wednesday, April 10. The new pizzas were dreamt up by a North Italia chef’s personal connection to the Italian region Puglia. Geographically, this is the southern region forming the little heel of Italy’s “boot.”

Here in the Southern Arizona region of Tucson, we’re getting the Winter in Puglia pizza. It’s made with Puglian sofrito, Italian sausage, caciocavallo, and colatura, and was inspired by Puglia’s most popular winter dish: a calzone.

The Winter in Puglia is also available in Gilbert and Scottsdale.

North Italia’s “national pie” will be available here in the Old Pueblo, too, and it’s the Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto. This pizza pulls beloved flavors and ingredients both in Italy and the U.S. — smoked prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, aged pecorino, arugula, hot honey, and Calabrian tomato sauce.

North Italia is located at 2995 E Skyline Dr. For more information, call (520) 299-1600 or visit northitalia.com. 

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