Joe G Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Look, I don't tell New Yorkers about pizza, and I don't tell Chicagoans about hot dogs. Those truths are self-evident. But I'll tell anybody about Dunkin' Donuts, and it won't be good. That truth too is self-evident! yeah, but you praised Krispy Kreme. I'll pass on that crap even if I'm having a suger jones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I am totally non-plussed by Krispy Kreme and I like donuts. Frankly, I'd rather have one from Meijer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I for one am grateful to Ms. Malkin for exposing the truth about Rachael Ray's insidious ties to middle-east terrorists. Don't you uneducated goobers know that 'it's delish' is code for 'death to America'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Don't like Dunkin Donuts, don't like Krispy Kreme, don't even like Shipley's. Give me a good local shop, and I'm happy. Chains are great for some things, but quality is not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Years ago, all doughnuts were made on the premises at Dunkin' Donuts, and they were go-o-od! Somewhere along the way, as the compnay expanded and had a shop every few blocks, they changed that policy, and nowadays the doughnuts are made at some central facility and delivered to the individual stores. At that point the quality went down. In regards to the Dunkin' vs. Krispy Kreme controversy, a few years ago Krispy Kreme decided to expand into the northeast, and the very first store was on a main drag about two miles from my house. I watched daily as the construction neared completion, since I passed it twice a day, and when the shop finally opened, you wouldn't believe the mob scene! Cars were lined up literally around the block, because they were giving away free doughnuts! My curiosity was piqued along with everyone else's, but I waited a couple of weeks until the lines had subsided, and finally I got in the drive-thru and picked up a dozen doughnuts and brought them to work. For years I had heard from southerners about how great Krispy Kreme's doughnuts were, and now I finally had a chance to try them for myself. They are selling a different product than Dunkin'. Dunkin' offers what we call a cake doughnut, heavier and more solid the the raised doughnuts offered by Krispy Kreme. Although Dunkin's cake doughnuts are second rate, there are a few mom & pop shops around that do offer a high quality, freshly made cake doughnut, and even though I rarely eat doughnuts these days, I occasionally do enjoy a warm plain doughnut, which is crispy around the edges. After expanding for about 3 years, Kripsy Kreme threw in the towel in the northeast, and closed all of their shops. They will not be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I agree with Chuck - the coffee is excellent and the croissant/egg/sausage/cheese sandwiches are pretty tasty and filling. I very rarely buy donuts but have never been known to turn down one of theirs if a box showed up at the office. I've never known of a single "Mom and Pop" donut shop anywhere near any of the places I've lived and I have serious questions about the taste buds of anyone who praises Krispy Kreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Wood Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Should have said have a couple of Shiner Bocks and some of these Sweet Jeezus, a combination sugar rush and a hangover. Guaranteed face down in the gutter material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Should have said have a couple of Shiner Bocks and some of these One or the other, yeah. But together... bad scene, man, bad scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 You folks who don't like Krispy Kreme probably don't like menudo or collard greens with ham hocks either. Never mind pigs feet & chitlins... "Coffee & donuts", geez, what a cliche. That's breakfast, what's for lunch, ham on rye? With steak and potatos for supper? Pre-dict-a-BULL. Try some brain & egg tacos sometimes, and then see how "delicious" those tired ass "coffee & doughnuts" are. Or better yet, eat one of Bunky's apple fritters and enjoy the sugar buzz for the rest of the day. Without coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Just had a mug of coffee grown organically in Mexico and roasted here in Austin (with real cream) and two egg, potato and salsa breakfast tacos. Perfect breakfast for today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 You folks who don't like Krispy Kreme probably don't like menudo or collard greens with ham hocks either. Never mind pigs feet & chitlins... "Coffee & donuts", geez, what a cliche. That's breakfast, what's for lunch, ham on rye? With steak and potatos for supper? Pre-dict-a-BULL. Try some brain & egg tacos sometimes, and then see how "delicious" those tired ass "coffee & doughnuts" are. Or better yet, eat one of Bunky's apple fritters and enjoy the sugar buzz for the rest of the day. Without coffee! That's OK - y'all can't get good Italian sausage sandwiches or pizza out your way. It's a regional thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 As this thread is proving, you don't miss what you don't want, and vice-versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Interesting thing about the DFW area, Plano in particular, is that we have a lot of Southeastern Asian & Indian immigrants, and a variety of restaurants to match. The food, like the people, is, to Old Americans such as myself, new, different, and challenges old perspectives & "comforts". So all that 20th Century immigrant food like good Italian sausage sandwiches just ain't missed right here right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 It's not just for listening any more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Funny, no mention of Winchell's. I had a buddy from L.A. back in the day who swore by them. I thought they sucked too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 What I miss in Britain, is African restaurants. Brussels and Paris are the best places I've found for them. There's even a Camerounian restaurant in Brussels run by a family living in London! MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I wish I had good North Indian food in my neighborhood. There's a massive Indian community about 10 miles from here, maybe the largest in the NYC area. But nothing around the corner. I've been hankerin' for some lamb vindaloo for a few days. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 This thread is dedicated to Don Koharski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) Interesting thing about the DFW area, Plano in particular, is that we have a lot of Southeastern Asian & Indian immigrants, and a variety of restaurants to match. The food, like the people, is, to Old Americans such as myself, new, different, and challenges old perspectives & "comforts". So all that 20th Century immigrant food like good Italian sausage sandwiches just ain't missed right here right now! Definitely down with that. We have good Indian, Thai, and Middle Eastern available here. Now we come full circle. One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants here is Palastinian owned. No ads featuring Rachael Ray have been produced as of yet. brain & egg tacos What's the brain part about? Edited May 31, 2008 by Joe G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 You folks who don't like Krispy Kreme probably don't like menudo or collard greens with ham hocks either. Never mind pigs feet & chitlins... "Coffee & donuts", geez, what a cliche. That's breakfast, what's for lunch, ham on rye? With steak and potatos for supper? Pre-dict-a-BULL. Try some brain & egg tacos sometimes, and then see how "delicious" those tired ass "coffee & doughnuts" are. Or better yet, eat one of Bunky's apple fritters and enjoy the sugar buzz for the rest of the day. Without coffee! Ok, clem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Years ago, all doughnuts were made on the premises at Dunkin' Donuts, and they were go-o-od! Somewhere along the way, as the compnay expanded and had a shop every few blocks, they changed that policy, and nowadays the doughnuts are made at some central facility and delivered to the individual stores. At that point the quality went down. I remember that. As I recall, the changeover came sometime in the early (or early-to-mid) 70's. Up 'til then Dunkin' Donuts made a decent cake-style doughnut. All of a sudden their doughnuts were greasy and tasteless. I actually thought I got a bad batch. But no, that's just how their doughnuts were from then on, and it was right around the time they started expanding like crazy and putting out adds about how great they were. What amazed me is that no one seemed to care that the donuts had gone from good to terrible. It certainly taught me something about chains and quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Years ago, all doughnuts were made on the premises at Dunkin' Donuts, and they were go-o-od! Somewhere along the way, as the compnay expanded and had a shop every few blocks, they changed that policy, and nowadays the doughnuts are made at some central facility and delivered to the individual stores. At that point the quality went down. I remember that. As I recall, the changeover came sometime in the early (or early-to-mid) 70's. Up 'til then Dunkin' Donuts made a decent cake-style doughnut. All of a sudden their doughnuts were greasy and tasteless. I actually thought I got a bad batch. But no, that's just how their doughnuts were from then on, and it was right around the time they started expanding like crazy and putting out adds about how great they were. What amazed me is that no one seemed to care that the donuts had gone from good to terrible. It certainly taught me something about chains and quality. Wow. Apparently I've been enjoying crap donuts all my life, since I have no recollection of Dunkin Donuts before I was 8 years old or so. Was it truth in advertising laws that led to the end of the "have to make the donuts" campaign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Here in Indiana the best donuts hands down are from Long's Bakery on 16th street in Speedway. No preservatives and gone in less than an hour. They even have a sign that reads something like 'if you push and shove in line and are rude and abusive to our staff we will throw you out' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) We've got a bunch of doughnut snobs up in this place. Who would have thought? Seriously, Dunkin works fine in a pinch. Much better than Krispy Kreme, hot or cold, that shit is way too sweet. The best doughnuts of course, are made in little mom and pop shops throughout the country. Edited May 31, 2008 by catesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 No snobbery here; Long's is a mom and pop that's been around for 50 years, located in a working class neighborhood. The sign about patron behavior was put there out of necessity. Their donuts are almost riot inducing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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