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The Donut Man’s glaze of glory

Jim Nakano, owner of the the Donut Man in Glendora, hands doughnuts to Jadeyn, left, and Faith Ehmke. Nakano, 71, is a third-generation Japanese American who has a developed a loyal following with his seasonal strawberry- and peach-filled creations. Oh, and the maple bars and Bavarian creams are good too. See full story

Jim Nakano, owner of the the Donut Man in Glendora, hands doughnuts to Jadeyn, left, and Faith Ehmke. Nakano, 71, is a third-generation Japanese American who has a developed a loyal following with his seasonal strawberry- and peach-filled creations. Oh, and the maple bars and Bavarian creams are good too.
See full story  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Making money from dough

Nakano and his wife, Miyoko, began selling the seasonal strawberry doughnut in 1974, following it with another hit: the peach doughnut. He believes his high-end ingredients are why he hasn’t felt the recession’s pinch.
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Fresh and ready

Pastry chef Tanya Godwin prepares some cream-covered doughnuts with real raspberry piping at the Donut Man, which beckons 24 hours a day to lingering locals, snap-happy tourists and college kids with the midnight munchies.
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Decisions, decisions

Customers line up in front of the window of the Donut Man, with traffic from Route 66 reflected on the glass. The shop has become a destination for foodies and travelers.
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Gooey, messy, tasty

Nakano holds a tray of his famous strawberry doughnuts. When strawberry season ends, he turns to fresh peaches.
See full story  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

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