Presented bare but for a dollop of whipped cream, a wedge of this pie doesn’t play to the eyes. And it doesn’t need to — it’s all about the luscious baked caramel custard filling, which is at the textural intersection of dulce de leche and pumpkin pie. Buttery shortbread crust seals the deal with just a little salt and bite. $8.95. 519 N. Clark St., Near North Side; 671 N. St. Clair St., Streeterville; 834 W. Fulton Market, West Loop; 155 N. Wacker Dr., Loop; 272 Oak Brook Ctr., Oak Brook
