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Dough is a go: Where to pick up paczkis

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A tray of paczkis is displayed at Chickie's Diner on Tuesday in Park Ridge. A portion of the money paid for all the paczkis purchased will be donated to Paws Chicago. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

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Updated: February 6, 2013 12:20PM

February 12 isn’t just Fat Tuesday — it’s also Paczki Day! (Sometimes also celebrated on Feb. 7, known as Fat Thursday.)

Paczkis are a Polish delicacy and are similar, but not equal to, a jelly- or cream-filled doughnut. Larger than doughnuts, paczkis are rich, decadent treats filled with fresh fruits and all sorts of creme and mousse options, topped with powdered sugar, icing or chocolate.

Check out our guide to local bakeries that will sell paczkis for a limited time. Make sure to call ahead to order or to confirm the dates of sale.

Aracely’s Bakery

15 W. Harris Ave., Suite 101, La Grange, (708) 352-1767

9667 Franklin Ave. Franklin Park, (847) 455-7658

www.aracelysbakeryinc.com

Bennison’s Bakery

1000 David St., Evanston

(847) 328-9434, www.bennisonscakes.com

Central Continental Bakery

101 S. Main St., Mount Prospect

(847) 870-9500, www.centralcontinentalbakery.com

Cumberland Bakery

36 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines

(847) 827-7810

Deerfields Bakery

813 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield

201 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

25 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

(847) 520-0068, www.deerfieldsbakery.com

Deli For You

4343 N. Harlem Ave., Norridge

(708) 457-1700, www.deliforyou.com

Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery

5126 Main St., Downers Grove

(630) 968-8830, www.ingramsbusybee.com

Jarosch Bakery

35 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village

(847) 437-1234, www.jaroschbakery.com

Kay’s Bakery

7332 Madison St., Forest Park

(708) 366-3669

Kolatek’s Bakery & Deli

2445 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago

(773) 637-3772

Kuppie’s Bakery

42 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park

(630) 832-0929

Lovin’ Oven Cakery

355 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

(224) 207-4500, www.lovinovencakery.com

Oak Mill Bakery

2314 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 454-0139

8012 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, (847) 318-6400

4747 N. Harlem Ave., Harwood Heights, (708) 867-9400

www.oakmillbakery.com

Oak Park Bakery

904 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park

(708) 383-1712

Old Warsaw Buffet Bar & Banquets

4750 N. Harlem Ave., Harwood Heights

(708) 867-4500, www.old-warsaw-buffet.com





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