Food Friday: Celebrate National Donut Day in Chicago

National chains like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ are doing giveaways. But today, we spotlight Chicago favorites.

By Brenda Ruiz
The word “doughnut” first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, “donut” became widely used.
The word "doughnut" first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, "donut" became widely used.
The word “doughnut” first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, “donut” became widely used.
The word "doughnut" first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, "donut" became widely used.

Food Friday: Celebrate National Donut Day in Chicago

National chains like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ are doing giveaways. But today, we spotlight Chicago favorites.

By Brenda Ruiz
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Whether you like them glazed or jelly-filled with sprinkles on top, eating donuts is a good way to start the weekend.

Reset celebrates National Donut Day and talks about favorite spots in Chicago.

GUESTS: Burritt Bulloch, owner of Old Fashioned Donuts in Roseland

Naomi Waxman, reporter at Eater Chicago

Maya-Camille Broussard, chef and owner of Justice of the Pies

Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune food critic