The Notorious "Cronut"

Mia and I decided to join in on the fan craze and get in line, literally, to buy New York's latest craze, a Cronut. A Cronut is a hybrid between a croissant and a doughnut. They are only sold in one bakery: Dominique Ansel Bakery. The chef, Dominique Ansel, sells about 200 doughnuts each day. With that in mind, it's best to get in line ASAP. Generally speaking, people start lining up as early as 5am. By the time the shop opens up at 8am, there is a line wrapping around the block. 

I must admit, I have never been much of a foody; but with all the hype, I couldn't resist to taste what has been deemed as the most delicious treat New York has to offer. I mean, for goodness sakes--people are scalping them for at least $100 a Cronut. WHAT!?! This is remarkable knowing each Cronut is only $5--people are crasey. 

The best part about this remarkable bakery is Chef Ansel's humility. He welcomes his guests at the door and greets everyone with a smile. You can tell he thoroughly loves what he does (which is perhaps the best part of this adventure). 

Many people wonder, why doesn't he close his bakery and just open a Cronut stand. After all, Chef Ansel is getting so much media coverage with his new creation--that took him two months to create. Reporters line up each morning, not for a Cronut, but to capture this madness happening on the quiet streets of SoHo. Chef Ansel said that he loves his little bakery too much to produce only Cronuts. He claims he puts the same amount of love into the Cronut as he does into his wide repertories of pastries. There is a lot of love going on in that bakery, seeming how each Cronut takes about three days to bake:)

the line^^

 Mia and I were 15-20 people deep into the line (close enough for a guaranteed Cronut).

If you look closely, people are wrapping around the block.

Chef Ansel, himself.

Bakery^^

The Cronut came in this beautiful golden box---> I felt like Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory--we got the golden ticket.

The Cronut!

You can only buy Cronuts in pairs--unless preordered in advance.

It was well worth the lack of sleep; though, I do recommend bringing a buddy to wait with you in line--it's a long morning! Thanks Mia for humoring me and joining me along the Cronut journey!