March 14 is internationally recognized for celebration of the mathematical constant Pi (π) which represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi continues indefinitely (=3.1415926535…), but is commonly abbreviated to 3.14, and thus celebrated on 3/14.

Because IL Science Council loves all things related to science, technology, engineering and math, this is our FAVORITE HOLIDAY!  ISC asked Chicago area  bakeries and restaurants to offer specials this Sunday, March 14 to acknowledge the importance of pi in our lives by celebrating with tasty pie specials.  We are pleased to announce this year’s participating establishments:

BAKERIES:

Sweet World Pastry, 5450 Milwaukee Av., Chicago, 773-792-1733, sweetworldpastry.com, Sunday: 9am – 2pm.  Will offer a sale on Cherry and Apple Pies (only $4.99) AND will give away free Kolaczkis to anyone who arrives at the bakery at 3:14pm on Sunday.

Café Selmarie, 4729 North Lincoln Av., Chicago, 773-989-5595, cafeselmarie.com, Sunday: 9am – 8pm.  Will features specials on Apple, Turtle and Cherry Streusel Pies.

Bleeding Heart Bakery, 1955 W. Belmont Av. Chicago, 773-327-6934, thebleedingheartbakery.com, Sunday: 7am – 7pm.   Will offer a series of specially created pie cupcakes as well as “pi” cookies.

Sweety Pies, 8042 Lincoln Av., Skokie, 847-213-0900, sweetypiesbakery.com, Sunday: 8am – 3pm.  Offering 20% off discount on all whole pies and slices for only $3.14.

Molly’s Cupcakes, 2536 N.Clark, Chicago, 773-883-7220, mollyscupcakes.com, Sunday: 8am – 10pm.  Will offer their classic cupcakes decorated symbolically for Pi Day.

Luscious Layers Bakery, 2315 N. Damen Av., Chicago, 773-661-1335, lusciouslayers.com.   Will celebrate with pie themed cake flavors leading up to Pi Day because they are closed on Sunday.

RESTAURANTS:

John’s Place Roscoe Village, 2132 W. Roscoe, Chicago, 773-244-6430, johnsplace.com, Sunday: brunch 8am – 3pm and dinner: 5 – 9pm.  Will add a special Chicken Pot Pi to their dinner menu Sunday.

Tank Sushi, 4514 N. Lincoln Av., Chicago, 773-769-2600, tanksushi.com, Sunday: 1 – 9pm.  Will feature a special Asian-inspired pie on their dessert menu Sunday.

Medici, 1327 E. 57th St., Chicago, 773-667-7394, medici57.com, Sunday: 9am – 11pm.  Will offer free a la mode on all dine-in desserts.

My Pi Pizza, 2010 N. Damen Av., Chicago 773-394-6900 and 1361 Shermer, Northbrook, 847-715-9009, mypiepizza.com, Sunday: 11am – 9pm.  Will offer a slice of Pi & a fountain drink for $3.14 at both the Bucktown and Northbrook locations.

Fun Fact:  Alfred Einstein was born 131 years ago today at Ulm, in Württemberg, Germany.

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