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The Spenardian: New donut shop focuses on homemade, locally sourced pastries

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After a deal fell through at the last minute to purchase a current donut shop in Anchorage, Andre Horton, along with owner Laura Cameron, decided to create his own establishment, Dipper Donuts.

The new donut shop is located at 1209 W 36th Ave and hopes to be open and operational by Labor Day. Learn more at their website and Facebook page.

New donut shop focuses on homemade, locally sourced pastries – The Spenardian

Food, Spenard, Dipper Donuts, Andre Horton, Laura Cameron, Rebecca Reed

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