Turkey Day may soon be approaching in Houston — the ancestral home of the Karankawa, Coahuiltecan, Atakapa-Ishak, and Sana people — but pie season is in full effect. Few things offer comfort on a crisp autumn day like spoonful after spoonful of freshly baked pie. The well-built pastry, with a crumbly, spiced crust and a dollop of fluffy whip cream, is hard to resist on Thanksgiving — or any holiday for that matter.
As planning for holiday meals is underway, consider adding a picture-perfect pie from one of the city’s top restaurants or bakeries to your spread. Whether it’s traditional pumpkin, a spin on the classic pecan, or something wildly adventurous, head to one of these top-notch pie destinations within the city for your choice of holiday pastry. Take note, though: these pie shops stay busy this time of year, so it’s best to order ahead.
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