It's an exciting time in the land of donuts! First, Dunkin' Donuts is branching out to the exciting world of backyard grilling. How, you might ask, does a chain known for their sentimental heart-shaped pastries plan to tackle barbecues? With Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee BBQ Rub, of course! Recommended for use atop choice cuts like "New York strip, porterhouse, filet, etc.," the recipe involves mixing Dunkin' Donuts ground coffee with a variety of spices and seasoning your meat with them. No, it's not a new concept, but something just seems wrong about massaging your premium cuts with coffee from a chain that also makes a Mountain Dew Coolatta.
Next, we catch wind that perpetually mobbed Lower East Side and Hotel Chelsea bakery The Donut Plant, purveyors of donuts in flavors like tres leches and creme brulee, is expanding into a bigger space next door—owner Mark Israel said he will use the new storefront for more baking and a bigger retail space. More donuts for all!
Finally, here is some hardcore donut porn: a Food.Curated video of Dough donut shop in Clinton Hill, who also has a booth at Williamsburg's newly launched Smorgasburg, making their crazy/ delicious donuts, in flavors like hibiscus and spiced chai. "I tell him to handle the dough like it was a woman—gently, softly," says owner Fany Gerson. Oh la la. Behold:
