A Sticky (Bun) Situation

About two months ago, one of the restaurants that I work with introduced brunch, and with it, an array of freshly baked breads, biscuits and cinnamon rolls—yes, freshly baked cinnamon rolls. They were every bit as delicious as I’d hoped for, and then some. After raving to TWB, I brought him along on my next visit to try them for himself. “Good, very good,” he said, “but not as good as Flour’s.”


You see, TWB has an unfair advantage. Living a block away from Boston’s favorite bakery has spoiled him rotten, and there are some things in Boston that New York’s finest doesn’t beat. It’s a rare occurrence—trust me, I hate to admit that the city would be shy of #1 for anything, ever—but this weekend I found the proof for myself.


But back to those cinnamon buns. Having woken up at 10 AM, I thought we’d be in good shape to get some of the highly sought-after treats. TWB warned me and we called in advance so that two could be set aside. An hour later, they were ours. And my, my, my! It was true! Sticky and sweet without being cloying or sugary, these buns are of a whole other caliber. Little bits of crushed walnuts hid between the fluffy layers, creating a subtle balance of flavors. I was immediately convinced (and addicted). The good news? Flour ships their sticky buns overnight! So no matter where you are, there’s still a way to taste these magical little treats.