The Hole Thing
Five doughnut secrets
G
iven that we live in the doughnut capital of the world, what with Dunkin' Donuts based here and all, it's almost an obligation for Bostonians to mark National Doughnut Day on the first Friday of June. And if you haven't already made plans, we can help you out with that.There's even a doughnut-eating contest you can enter. So travel past the big chains and hit some secret doughnut purveyors that will make your day really worth celebrating. But why wait for a holiday? Here are five Boston doughnut secrets:
Shhhh! The first Dunkin’ Donuts was opened
in 1948 at 534 Southern Artery in Quincy by Bill Rosenberg and was called Open Kettle.
in 1948 at 534 Southern Artery in Quincy by Bill Rosenberg and was called Open Kettle.
Shhhh! National Doughnut Day was created
as a fundraiser by the Salvation Army in 1938.
as a fundraiser by the Salvation Army in 1938.
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An irresistible doughnut that’s worth the trip
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Fresh, hot, sugary doughnuts fresh from the fryer
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Where to get your doughnut fix—at 4 a.m.
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A well-known bakery that still is cooking up some secrets
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A suburban farm that takes Doughnut Day seriously
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