Pot Pies

The humble pot pie is not your run-of-the-mill comfort food anymore. Inspired ingredients have given this icon a makeover without losing sight of its homey origins.

Whym
New York City
Baked Chicken Pot Pie: All natural chicken-apple sausage, chicken breast, vegetables, cheddar chive biscuit crust; $15.95

Comstock Saloon
San Francisco, CA
Beef Shank & Bone Marrow Potpie; $18.50

10 Downing
New York City
Vaduvon Spice & Coconut Pot Pie, vegetable or chicken confit, kaffir lime, puff pastry; $19, $23

Michael Mina
San Francisco, CA
Maine Lobster Pot Pie, orange, cardamom, parsnip, lobster cream; MP

Mission Beach Café
San Francisco, CA
Rabbit Pot Pie with roasted turnips, carrots, parsnips, rabbit reduction; $18

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