One of the wonders of the shopping world is Harrods. To describe it merely as a department store is an insult; Harrods is an institution, a legend, a company whose motto is "Omnia Omnibus Ubique — All Things for All People, Everywhere" and Harrods practices what it preaches. Any shopper worth her salt knows a visit to London without a stop at Harrods is....well...why bother going at all? Harrods annual Winter Sale draws shoppers from all over the world clamoring for bargains that we never knew we wanted or needed. Harrods is an experience.

 

Several years ago, on a visit to Harrods, I noticed some changes such as the memorials to Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, son of Mohamed Al Fayed, owner of Harrods, and the "pay to use" ladies rest room. I was told that so many tourists use the rest room they wanted to deter gawkers. My advice---not worth the price---pee somewhere else! Al Fayed definitely has an interesting imprint on the Harrods image.

 

One of my favorite departments of Harrods, which boast over 300 departments, is their Food Hall. From truffles to tofu, you'll find it in the Food Hall! Trust me, it's worth the time to stroll the aisles.

 

 

 

So, would you go to Harrods to buy a doughnut? I might buy one while I'm at Harrods but I don't think I'd go to Harrods in pursuit of this deep-fried, cholesterol-ridden, and yet so delicious treat. For some reason, I find the idea jarring. I'm not a food snob; in fact, I can make a wonderful meal out of junk food. It's just thinking about Harrods Food Hall's shelves teeming with exotic preserves, its bakery cases adorned with pastries too beautiful to eat---a doughnut doesn't fit in this uber food selection!

 

Imagine what I thought when I saw Guy Kawasaki's photo from a recent visit to Harrods, http://bit.ly/tryn3!

 

Okay, it is Krispy Kreme---not your everyday doughnut. However, after some research, I found that Harrods has opened a store across the street from its main building called Harrods 102, a luxury convenience store. So, that puts my question in a totally different light. Would I walk across the street to buy a Krispy Kreme doughnut? You bet I would!