Donut, Ice Cream Shop By Acclaimed Chef Opens This Week At Foxwoods

LEDYARD, CT — If you're fan of donuts and ice cream (and who isn't?), it may be time for a trip to Foxwoods. Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream will open at the resort casino this week.

The establishment is the creation of Chef Zac Young.

"His newest addition to the Sprinkletown family focuses on customizable donuts and signature ice cream sundaes with a 'choose your own adventure' menu and specialty creations," according to a statement. "The bright and whimsical design reflects the menu, decked out with sprinkle light fixtures on the ceiling and a display for guests to watch the donuts being made to order."

Sprinkletown will open Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with a taste of Young's fresh donuts and ice cream sundae creations. The new shop will be located in Foxwoods' Great Cedar Hotel across from Cedars Steaks & Oysters.

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Finishes on the fresh, hot donuts include glazes in flavors like bourbon honey or strawberry lime glaze or flavored sugars like popcorn or crunchy spicy, and toppings including everything from bacon sprinkles to lucky marshmallows.

The ice cream also includes plenty of topping options like confetti cake croutons and cotton candy pop rocks.

“Having grown up going to Foxwoods with my father, the resort holds a very special place in my heart," Young said in a statement. “I could not think of a more fitting location to unveil my newest Sprinkletown concept, which will be a sweet playground for both kids and adults alike.”

The menu also features signature Sprinkletown donuts and ice cream created by Young like the FriedCaken made with a pumpkin spice donut topped with candied pecans and apple caramel glaze. The Secret Snack sundae is made with caramel corn ice cream, Maker’s Mark butterscotch, honey-glazed donut croutons, and chocolate-covered pretzels in a red velvet waffle cone.

Young has been recognized as one of the country's top pastry chefs and is known for his playful takes on American desserts, including the all-in-one Thanksgiving sensation, The PieCaken. He has made numerous TV appearances including being on the judges panel of Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship,” a finalist in the inaugural season of Bravo's "Top Chef: Just Desserts," and on The Cooking Channel's "Unique Sweets."

To stay updated, follow along on Instagram @sprinkletownshop or visit Sprinkletown.com.