Ed Levine travels across the country seeking out the best local fare for his hunger-inducing website Serious Eats. Sample some of his picks when you hit the road this summer.
Doughnut Plant, New York City: These are my ideal doughnuts because they taste like something other than sugar. The coconut-cream doughnut actually tastes like coconut and cream – what a radical concept! I am also fond of the tres leches cake doughnut and the Crème brûlée doughnut, which is filled with custard and has a glassy top. The fruit flavors, though, are really special. The owner makes them with seasonal fruit, so the berry ones are wonderful in summer.
I just saw Doughnut Plant featured on the Travel channel on a show called Food Paradise. I’m from the Philadelphia area. Next time I visit NYC, I’ll be sure to stop by.