Sad news: Lou's Living Donut Museum (San Jose) to close

On the front page of the Mercury News this morning (see link). Lou's has been in business since 1955 and is closing at the end of this month due to family illness. A loyal customer may continue to make the recipes and relocate, but it won't be the same. I've only been once but felt a special something there. I ache for a tender pumpkin donut (possibly seasonal) before they shut their doors. For fans, please share your favorites and stories. For those who haven't been, go while you still have a chance. Link: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/14759463.htm Image: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y45/btdoan/IMG_3542.jpg

I have only had these once. It was around the time that Krisy Kreme came to the Bay Area, and one of my co-workers, sick of all the hype, showed up with some donuts from Lou's. They were incredible. Cakey, yet fluffy - moist and warm, Lou's donuts blew away every other donut I'd ever tasted. I really hope someone carries the business forward. Don't donut shops have sous-chefs?

Those look so beautiful. I'm almost 3000 miles away but I feel your loss.