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Petsi Pies
Slices of heaven
BY NINA SCHWARTZ
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What on earth is simpler and more superbly delicious than pie? A distinctly American treat, pie is versatile and symbolic — comfort food at its very finest. But in this world of Cheesecake Factories and Duncan Hines, the art of the perfect pie is fast nearing extinction.

Enter Renee McLeod, pie artiste extraordinaire. Armed with her grandmother’s crust-constructing knowledge and a fabulous sense of whimsy, McLeod has created a flawless pie haven, a tiny, adorable niche nestled on construction-plagued Beacon Street in Somerville. Once you walk into Petsi Pies, all the noises of the city disappear. You feel like you’ve stepped into some kindly grandmother’s kitchen, where there’s no problem that can’t be fixed by a hot pie fresh out of the oven.

Petsi Pies offers a wide array of both sweet and savory pies — everything from classics like apple, blueberry, sweet potato, pecan, and chicken potpie to the more unusual apple-sour-cream-walnut pie, chicken-artichoke tart, and a fabulous and fragrant roasted-vegetable-and-goat-cheese tart.

But like any great baker, McLeod doesn’t limit herself to one specialty. She also sells many other home-baked goods (all in the $2 range), such as oatmeal-cranberry-walnut-chip cookies, pecan-shortbread squares, and possibly the most heavenly coconut cupcake every created.

While most of the treats are available daily, it’s advisable to visit Petsi early, as choices tend to dwindle as the day goes on. Customers are also encouraged to call 48 hours ahead for special orders, which McLeod and her team are more than happy to fill. A slice is $2.95; whole pies and tarts cost between $14 and $18.

When visiting Petsi Pies, you’ll do best to bring a few friends along and play the sharing game. Order several items (if you can narrow it down) and a fresh-squeezed lemonade, settle in at one of the few tables in the cozy seating nook, and allow your worries to melt away as you lose yourself in the pastry. It couldn’t be simpler. Or more delicious.

Petsi Pies, located at 285 Beacon Street, in Somerville, is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (617) 661-PIES, or visit www.petsipies.com.


Issue Date: May 20 - 26, 2005
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