Donut Luncheonette and The 2008 Election
This is my favorite donut place (for now). What you see is the unpretentious version of the donut. It doesn't need any small business tax breaks. It owns up to its burden of being more filling and less frills. It's a hard working donut for the everyman. You don't need no foodie palette to enjoy this. If you're down to earth and you like donuts, you'll love donuts from the Donut Luncheonette. They could rename themselves, Joe the Donut and I wouldn't be able to think of a more appropo name.
I just really like the down-home feel of Donut Luncheonette. It's this little diner on 7th ave. My roommate said the food is so-so at best, so I'm glad to only visit it for the donuts. After all, it's named after donuts, it has to be good!
When you're paying $0.75 per donut, it just.. tastes better. This is cheaper than Dunkin Donuts. Seriously, what happened to economy of scale? Can't DD produce donuts cheaper than a diner in Park Slope? Something is up. The thing that separates Donut Luncheonette's jelly donut from DD is that this donut's jelly has flavor. Imagine that! It's not just for show!
My favorite type of donut is probably chocolate glazed cake donut. Donut Luncheonette has a decent version of it. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's amazing. They get a good glaze on the donut and it's not dry at all. These are fairly important characteristics of a chocolate cake donut. They minor slight is the lack of a potent chocolatey flavor. I suppose for $0.75 per donut, this is understandable.
This morning I also had a marble twist. That was good too. The Donut Luncheonette can do no wrong in my book.
For anyone who doesn't want to read about politics, this is a warning that it's gonna get all political up in this hizzy. Ok, on with it... I'm really excited about this election. I've heard people say that you should avoid politics and/or religion at the dinner table. Food after all, is supposed to bring people together. The thing is, I've always wondered about what kind of people you're bringing together.
Growing up as a non-religious lefty person in the South, this no politics/religion thing always bugged me. It's like,
"Oh now nice to see you! Wow, you brought a fruit cake for the Christmas party! How nice of you!" But then the gifter thinks my sinning non-religious ass is gonna burn in hell. So I'm not sure why the fuck I would want a goddamn fruit cake in the first place from someone who thinks it's Burn baby Burn for me.
This is the same with the Palinites and how they 'tolerate' gay people. Seriously, who the fuck does that? You tolerate your friends? Why are they your friends then? It's like Proposition 8 that's on the ballot in California today. It would rewrite California state constitution to limit marriage to a man and a woman. It's also been called the 'Defense of Marriage' proposition. What a great name!? Who doesn't want to 'defend' marriage? But then you look deeper and it's not a defense at all. It's an offense and it's down right offensive. Why can't Democrats think of clever names too? Maybe like 'Government Sponsored Inequality Act' or 'Supported by bigots who hate freedom for everyone act.' Yea, say no to prop 8.
So yea, if my blog is the dinner table, I'm breaking the politeness rule so that everyone knows what's up and where the shit's at.
7th Avenue Donuts Luncheonette
324 Seventh Avenue.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0748
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Ang
November 4, 2008 2:11 pm
Now you're talking. Better tasting, cheaper.... I will definitely put this place on my donut list and eat about 4 of em when I go. Thanks for shining a light on this place for me.
FN
November 5, 2008 7:32 am
Maybe I was busy drooling on the photos, but where is this donut place? Thanks!
PS I once got into a really heated argument with this girl. It still annoys me to think about it. She said she didn't hate gay people and had friends (well, one) who was gay. (Reminds me of racist people who say they aren't racist because they have a black friend.) Anyway then she said she didn't agree with his lifestyle but they were still friends. And something about her wording and tone of voice... it took me a year of similarly ignorant to flip out on her (after she said she hates the French) but I was glad when I finally told her in no uncertain terms what an outright idiot she is. (She told me she's not racist for hating the French. Wow, open a dictionary.)
I knew this other girl who told me she felt sorry for gay people... WHY? DO THEY FEEL SORRY FOR THEMSELVES??? OMG, sorry, I just get so angry when I hear people say stupid things.
Congrats on the win!
Yvo
November 5, 2008 12:14 pm
I love how that donut is hemmorhaging from its pie hole. Very Kill Bill-esque. The lovely and charming Sarah "Nailin'" Palin will be running with everyman Joe "the Plumber" Plumblowski in 4 years. I'm sure Joe will be "tapping" her soon. I may just become an american citizen to vote for that duo. Ok, back to my bacon double moose burger.
Sweet Regards,
Cupcake
Hungry Bitch
November 6, 2008 1:11 am
1 last thing: I don't hate gay black French donut haters. In fact, I tolerate them.
Cups
HungryBitch
November 6, 2008 1:14 am
@Ang,
Oh I coulda told you that without a study!
@FN,
Glad I could shine a light on a new place for you!
@Yvo,
This place is in Park Slope! A little bit of a hike for ya probably. I'm sure the Doughnut Plant beats this place but I still have to get over there. So far away on the east side.
@Hungry,
Hmm, Kill Bill-esque? I like that. Keep chomping on the bacon mooseburger. It will keep you strong.
Danny
November 7, 2008 4:51 pm