Long-shuttered California Do-Nut Co. at 2924 South Jefferson Ave., will re-open under the same name in January 2016 with first-time restaurant owner Felinna Love manning the fryer.
Working with city officials, a business coach and with the support of family and friends, Love acquired the storefront and has been testing recipes at markets around the city, including St. Louis Swap Meet. Although she’s never owned a brick-and-mortar business, she has spent the last year volunteering in and working with the lead baker in another doughnut shop. “This is meant to be,” said Love. “Things literally fell into place.”
Love’s classic yeast doughnuts will see 20 flavors on rotation, including seasonal specialties. Of the flavors she’s tested, she said the lavender, peanut butter-and-jelly and apple cider-glazed varieties have been popular. Love plans to have a Champagne-frosted confection at her ribbon-cutting party and a series of flavors honoring the people who helped her open the shop.
California Do-nut will be open Wednesday through Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with occasional evening hours.
This article appears in October 2015.