Chicago, Paczki Day

While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its own gluttonous February holiday — Pączki Day. Also known as Fat ...
Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston held its 14th annual paczki eating contest, March 1, 2025. Participants and spectators were able to enjoy the filled doughnut Polish treat hosted by bakery owner Jory ...
For the record, paczki is pronounced “POONCH-key.” Or maybe “PAUNCH-key.” Or somewhere in between the two. But definitely not “PACK-zee.” Got it? Some of Chicago’s most adored paczki ...
It’s that time of year when Chicago has a great debate—how do you pronounce paczki? “I say it ‘poonch-kee,’ but my ...
The rising cost of eggs, a key ingredient in the dough and the custard filling for paczki, has led to some price hikes at ...
Not everyone is increasing paczki prices. Zeitlin Delicatessen is holding the line on its Fat Tuesday offerings with a box of ...
Fat Tuesday is coming up, which means it’s time to order your paczki. We also have a couple of very big restaurant weeks in ...