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)
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. See full story(Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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. See full story(Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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. See full story(Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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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)
