Doughnut Plant

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Doughnut Plant on the lower east side to pick up some doughnuts for our staff Birthday celebration at work. And then, I had the pleasure of trying to flag down a taxi with my foot, in the scorching heat, while awkwardly holding two boxes of three dozen doughnuts.  I'm just going to go ahead an pat my self on the back for that one. More importantly, let talk about how awesome Doughnut Plant is!

With recipes dating back to 1910, Doughnut Plant is pleasing the people of New York City one by one. Originally inspired by his grandfathers doughnut recipe, Mark, creator of Doughnut Plant, has been in the business of fried dough since 1994.  Starting from the basement of a tenant building gone kitchen work space, Mark and his team have come a long way now with two Doughnut Plant locations in NYC as of 2011 and locations in Tokyo and Seoul. I would like to personally thank Mark and his grandfather for their amazing doughnuts. Well done folks!

The doughnuts here are not so typical and that what makes it that much more interesting. They use all natural, high quality ingredients to make flavors like; Peanut Butter Jam, Black Out, Vanilla Bean, Tres Leches, Coconut Lime and they always have a fresh seasonal fruit flavor. Check out the full menu here.

Glazed and Peanut Butter Jam

 Cinnamon Sugar, Tres Leches, Vanilla Bean, Black Out

The Famous Peanut Butter Jam Doughnut

Doughnuts For All!

Doughnut Plant is located at 379 Grand Street and at 220 West 23rd Street in NYC. Grab a friend and go get some sugar at Doughnut Plant. You will be glad you did.


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Williamsburg Flea; Fantastic Bites and Sights

 The Williamsburg Flea is one of my favorite Brooklyn finds. It is similar to the Fort Greene Flea that I posted about before. (Read about it here.) The Williamsburg Flea and the Fort Greene Flea are similar in venders but they differ in locations and days of operation. Now, I hope you are ready for the most picture-heavy-post yet, because I am! So sit back and relax while I tell you all about the grub I indulged in on my last visit.

When Annie and I arrived to the Williamsburg Flea we took an adventure through time by looking at all of the vintage things that the vendors sell. Here is a little glimpse for you!

After we traveled thought time we arrived at food vendor heaven. The first thing I saw was this huge, oven baked pizza and I had to have a slice! The pizza was baked by the men of PizzaMoto and it didn't disappoint me at all. PizzaMoto is known for their mobile wood fire oven and their amazing light and delicious pies.

Satisfied!

When I met up with Annie she came with her hands full of this glorious fried shrimp. We were so hungry and ready to chow-down that I forgot to ask her what stand she got it from.

Yummy!

 

While we sat and ate we checked out the beautiful view and pondered what was for dessert. Obviously, we decided on the first sweet treat we saw...donuts.

What a beauty!

 Our final stop of this food feast was at Dough for a scrumptious doughnut. I got the CAFE AU LATE and fell in love! For more info on Dough check out their website here.

The Williamsburg Flea happens every Sunday from 10-5 at East River State Park (90 Kent Ave. at N. 7th street).  For more info visit their website here.