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Leslie Polizzotto
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Portrait of Leslie Polizzotto
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An attorney before that venture, Leslie Polizzotto helped shape a shop built on doughnuts that leaned on off-beat flavor combinations and a distinctive interior, rather than standard formulas.
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At a Glance - Career path: attorney; co-founder and owner; author in 2025. - Craft note: doughnuts built around creative flavor ideas rather than standard formulas. - In her own words: “I love it, and I would never go back to working for someone else and sitting in an office 10 hours a day.”
In Their Words “I love it, and I would never go back to working for someone else and sitting in an office 10 hours a day.” “I pulled out my phone and showed him all the pictures of doughnuts I had.”
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What is Leslie Polizzotto's current role?
As of 2026, Leslie Polizzotto is Co-founder and Owner.
What is Leslie Polizzotto known for?
The Doughnut Project uses an artisanal, creative approach to doughnuts, with off-beat flavors and a distinctive interior design.
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