> In the commonwealth (UK et al) pies are more likely to be savory with pastry on all sides Well, an apple pie may not have pastry on the top (to some that is

> In the commonwealth (UK et al) pies are more likely to be savory with pastry on all sides Well, an apple pie may not have pastry on the top (to some that is an apple tart) A pork pie is always entirely enclosed with pastry. Many pubs and restaurants sell meals called pies that are really just a stew with a pastry lid.