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Fat Tuesday is Next Week: Where is Your Favorite Place to Get a Paczki?

For many, Fat Tuesday, which is coming up on March 4, is not complete without this fried dough Polish treat.

Written by Shannon Antinori

For many area residents, Fat Tuesday — which falls on March 4 this year — is not complete without the delectable Polish delicacy known as paczki. 

Due to the Chicago area's large Polish population, the fried dough creation has become a staple of the pre-Lenten celebration and indulgence. Filling and icing varieties make the choices almost unending.

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But you don't have to be Polish to enjoy the seasonal goody.

Tell us in the comments section: Where is your favorite place to get a paczki? And what is your favorite flavor or filling for your paczki?  

We will use your suggestions to compile a list of the best paczki places in and around town in preparation for Fat Tuesday. 

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