doughnut plant
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In our entire 6 year relationship we can't recall ever eating doughnuts together. We both worked in an office setting, which meant that there were an abundance of pastries in the lunchroom on a weekly basis. As tempting as those stale doughnuts are, they never really appealed to us. That's why when one of our readers suggested that we check out The Doughnut Plant, we put it toward the bottom of our list of priorities. Luckily, it happened to be located in the Lower East Side, where we were meeting friends, so we figured we'd go with an open mind because you guys have never given us a bad suggestion. We are now converts.
Crammed into the tiny store was a line of about 20 people, waiting for their fix. You could tell many had been there before, judging from the look of anticipation on their faces. Waiting in the line gave us the opportunity to hear what everyone else was ordering. The blueberry seemed to be a popular choice, but we skipped it in favour of something more exotic. You could see the constant turnover of all the different flavours. You'll literally get a doughnut right out of the oven. After much debate, we settled on Mango and Crème Brûlée (which actually had a perfect crème brûlée filling) . It was quite difficult to resist buying one of each kind. The main 'culinary' difference between these doughnuts and the kind you'd get at coffee shop, is that all the glazes at Doughnut Plant are made with fresh seasonal fruit and ingredients ...and you can taste it.
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mm might have to grab one today... might...
ReplyDeleteYummy those look amazing and love the flavor choices. I will have to try next time in NYC.
ReplyDeletegosh! that looks good!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so tasty.
ReplyDeleteAnd even though I just ate, these pictures make me hungry again!
you're blog always makes me hungry. seems like you're eating your way across the planet. yum.
ReplyDeleteMINA!!!! you're killing me!!!
ReplyDeletethose mold are like art, btw. love love that you went against the grain to try something unexpected.
these look so good. I would get one of each listed on that chalkboard AND the iced chai!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I have bookmarked this place for a future trip to NYC. Wow, so yummy looking!
ReplyDeleteYou can be sure that I will be visiting this place on my next New York trip! Those things look AMAZING!
ReplyDeletei love doughnuts...YUM
ReplyDeletemmm, i went to the donut plant this summer when i was visiting nyc - so delicious! best donut i have had in a LONG time.
ReplyDeleteI love fresh donuts, The Fracture Prune donut shoppe changed my life. And I'll have to check this place out next time i'm in NYC for a weekend. I can't resist anything with mango on it
ReplyDeleteI love fresh donuts, The Fracture Prune donut shoppe changed my life. And I'll have to check this place out next time i'm in NYC for a weekend. I can't resist anything with mango on it
ReplyDeleteOoooh, they look delicious! The doughnuts they have here in Germany are terribly un-tasty. The other baked goods are wonderful.... but the doughnuts, just not worth the calories!
ReplyDeleteLaura in Ludwigsburg
I think I just drooled. Doughnuts are my weakness! Glad you guys tried something different!
ReplyDeleteDoughnuts are not supposed to be 'gourmet' or whatever. Lame.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness I didn't know about this place when I lived in the City, I'd be 400 pds. Yuuuuuuum!!!
ReplyDeleteCreme brulee doughnut? Yes, please!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh they look delicious! Shame i am nowhere near NYC!
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Space Astronomy If by lame, you mean delicious, than I would have to agree.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sure they were delicious. I have no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI just don't know why there needs to be an upscale version of everything. Doughnuts are supposed to be kind of stale and disgusting. It's part of the appeal, you know?
What's next, gourmet cigarettes?
I'm not judging you guys for eating these fancy doughnuts or anything, I'm just opposed to the concept of fancy doughnuts in the first place.
Space Astronomy - I just noticed that I wrote 'than' instead of 'then'. Oh the shame.
ReplyDeleteYou're not supposed to eat the dozen day olds that you buy at the stroke of midnight for a dollar. They're reserved for throwing, control yourself.
...and aren't cigars gourmet cigarettes?
oh gosh that looks so damn good.
ReplyDeleteAustralia just doesnt do donuts like america. I'm in love with duncin (duncan) donuts..
yumy um yum
Maybe I havent been following your blog closely enough- but Im curious as to what you guys do in NYC?
These look super excellent! Here in Austin, I get my delicious doughnut fix at Gourdough's, which you should definitely check out some day. You can top your doughnut with anything! I like fudge and grilled strawberries with fudge oreos, but I've also heard good things about fried chicken with maple butter? Strange happenings. Keep Austin weird (:
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