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Dish of the Week: Double-crust pies from Panbury’s
Here are three double-crust pies from Panbury's (clockwise from top): chicken and bacon, spinach and feta, and steak and stout. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com

Credit: Henri Hollis

Credit: Henri Hollis

Here are three double-crust pies from Panbury's (clockwise from top): chicken and bacon, spinach and feta, and steak and stout. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com

When a shop touts its double-crust pies, that crust needs to be terrific. Panbury’s nails it, with a crunchy, flaky, buttery crust reminiscent of the exterior of a croissant. Each pie is baked in an individual foil dish and is perfectly self-contained, making it a great option to eat on the go.

Panbury’s steak and stout pie is a classic flavor combination, and each bit of the filling acquits itself well. The steak is tender, while the Guinness sauce is savory and rich. Mushrooms add a bit more heft and deepen the umami richness.

As good as the steak and stout pie is, there doesn’t appear to be a bad option on the menu. The spinach and feta pie is excellent, as well, and the chicken and bacon is a can’t-miss combination. You might as well order a frozen four-pack to eat at your leisure, a very cost-efficient meal plan, at only $35.

Panbury’s. 209 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-500-1297, panburys.com.

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