597565 Thu Feb 19 10:50:22 -0800 2009 8 18 Manhattan 0 4432575 For Midwestern ex-pats like myself, today is Pączki Day: the Thursday before Lent and the beginning of pączki season. Polish-Americans (and their fans) down these lard-enriched doughnuts, glazed in sugar and filled with creamy custard or jammy fruits, in preparation for the privations of Lent. In New York, however, the paczek doesn't seem to get the same respect it does in the Midwest. I've seen the shout-out on Serious Eats, but does anyone else have any recommendations on where to find pączki: the king of Polish pastries? Thu Feb 19 10:50:22 -0800 2009 68363 JungMann 1 4433273 Did you see this post on Serious Eats? http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/02/paczki-nyc-polish-jelly-donuts-doughnuts-greenpoint-rockaway-park-east-village.html It looks like only one place they list is in Manhattan. But maybe you could try there. Thu Feb 19 13:49:41 -0800 2009 4432575 104084 LNG212 2 4433360 There are some other places in the same neighborhood like the Pierogi Deli and the small Polish store across the street. I was hoping someone could give feedback on where to get the good stuff, especially since it seems everyone's only carrying confiture. Thu Feb 19 14:07:40 -0800 2009 4433273 68363 JungMann 1 4433626 It makes me sick to say this, but wouldn't these be illegal to sell in NY since their made with lard? Is there a loophole, since this is essentially tied to a religious holiday? If not, there should be!! Thu Feb 19 15:24:33 -0800 2009 4432575 88180 heWho 2 4433687 Why would lard be illegal? Thu Feb 19 15:43:45 -0800 2009 4433626 10985 MMRuth 3 4435311 My bad, I thought lard contained trans fat for some reason Fri Feb 20 07:26:20 -0800 2009 4433687 88180 heWho 2 4434192 Lard has ZERO Transfat (except for a tiny natural amount) which is the only fat banned in NYC. Thu Feb 19 18:30:58 -0800 2009 4433626 12428 bobjbkln 3 4434197 Thanks - that was what I was thinking as well. Thu Feb 19 18:32:21 -0800 2009 4434192 10985 MMRuth 3 4434973 And actually I think it's only artificial transfat that's banned (not natural). Fri Feb 20 04:57:46 -0800 2009 4434192 104084 LNG212