As Fat Tuesday approaches, Chicago and Detroit locals are facing rising costs for paczki due to soaring egg prices, attributed to bird flu and potential price-gouging. This has led some establishments, like Three Brothers in Plymouth, Michigan, to cancel their sales. Meanwhile, some restaurants are innovating by adding unique ingredients to traditional recipes, while others create gourmet versions, such as breakfast paczki. Despite challenges, Heritage Restaurant in Chicago is embracing the celebration with creative offerings, showcasing a shift in how paczki are enjoyed during Mardi Gras.
This year, due to increased prices for key ingredients like eggs, customers will likely be paying more to indulge in the annual Mardi Gras treat.
A Polish restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan, Three Brothers, canceled its Fat Tuesday sales with the restaurant blaming "the rising cost of eggs and staffing constraints" for the decision.
Despite higher costs, Heritage is doubling down on the holiday with a Fat Tuesday pop-up where the restaurant will serve two paczki sliders.
Restaurants have veered from traditional Polish recipes to stand out in a crowded market, with some adding unique touches like giardiniera or cannoli pastry creme.
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