Pretty Gelato at Amorino

Amorino is one of my favorite places in New York for many reasons:

1. The ice cream is pretty and yummy!

How often do you see such a pretty ice cream like this huh? Not only pretty, this chrysanthemums-shaped technique is actually created to allow customers to try up to 22 flavors in a single shot! Pretty crazy huh? Well, personally I never order more than 4 flavors but maybe next time I should order for 22 flavors just to test the technique lol.

2. High quality ingredients with no artificial coloring!
I have been quite concern about what goes into my mouth so I love the fact that Amorino uses no artificial, unhealthy ingredients. All fruit sorbets are made with fresh fruit like Mango Alfonso d’India (Mango), Lampone Willamette (Raspberry) and Fragola (Strawberry), Limone (Lemon). You can also have them in a cup, waffle, focaccino or a cone.

3. Amorino is just around the corner from NYU

Oh yeah!

Amorino Gelato

60 University Pl, New York, NY 10003
(212) 253-5599
www.amorino.com 

Don't Watch This If You Are On Diet!

I found this great video from Youtube the other day and I thought I'd share it with you guys! It's about Odd Fellows Ice Cream parlor in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. But don't blame me if you get the sudden urge to eat ice cream after watching this video!

Let's Go Inside Ample Hills Creamery's Kitchen!

Today let's take a glimpse inside Ample Hills Creamery's kitchen to see how they make their famous malted ball ice cream!

TGIF! Who's up for some boozy ice cream from Tipsy Scoop?

Yes it's friday everyone! What are you up to this weekend? Have a house party to throw? Then this article is for you because today we're going to talk about Tipsy Scoop!

Tipsy Scoop is a liquor-Infused ice cream catering company for events (birthday party or company events or whatever!) in NYC. When you ask for their service, an ice-cream mixologists will arrive on doorsteps with your choice of three to four cocktail-inspired ice creams, such as Cake Batter Vodka Martini ice cream or Strawberry-Rhubarb Bourbon, from their collection of 18 innovative flavors. They will also bring all the necessary equipment. So no worries if you don't have an ice cream scoop! How fun is that?

Or if you just want to have their ice cream for your movie night at home, you can buy Tipsy Scoop by pint! Please bear in mind that kids under the age of 21 are not permitted to try and the alcohol volume per serving of Tipsy Scoop TM is 5%!

Tipsy Scoop is made to order, so if you have an idea for a specific ice cream flavor that you would like to have, don't hesitate to contact them at melissa@tipsyscoop.com or call at 646.812.4996!

Tipsy Scoop
www.tipsyscoop.com/‎
Address:
101 E 16th St New York, 10003
(646) 812-4996

Scotchy Scotch Scotch Ice Cream from Ron Burgundy of Anchorman

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To all "Anchorman" fans out there! Ben & Jerry's just revealed its newest ice cream flavor "Scotchy Scotch Scotch" dedicated for the movie "Anchorman" in New York yesterday. This ice cream flavor is made in honor of Ron Burgundy, the main character from the movie "Anchorman." He all know he loves scotch and that's why this ice cream has butterscotch ice cream base with ribbons of butterscotch swirl. Sounds really delicious right? But unfortunately, we have to wait for few more weeks to get our hands on these pints in stores. This is a part of marketing move for "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" which will hit theaters on December 20th. Just perfect for Christmas! Let's hope they will make this flavor permanent!

Cr: http://www.mychamplainvalley.com

Halo Halo, The Sweet Filipino Dessert at Jeepneys!

Halo halo! The word "halo halo" here is not a greeting anyway. It is a Tagalog word which means "mix". How fitting! Because just look at the picture of the dessert above! Halo halo is combination of shaved ice, coconut milk, handful of sweet fruits and beans, leche flan, caramelized plantains and ube (or purple yam ice cream) all in one big dessert bowl! How amazing right? This halo halo is a famous dessert at one of the most established Filipino's restaurant in East Village, Jeepney. Good thing about Halo Halo is that they are light and sweet. It's perfect to eat this dessert after a huge and saisfying Filipino dinner!

Jeepney

Address:

201 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-4121

Sake Ice Cream at Yopparai

Hmm.. Sake and ice cream.. People nowadays are getting more and more creative in creating new ice cream variation! This time we are going to cover a japanese restaurant in New York called Yopparai. They have 2 sake ice cream menu! The first one is Sake Kasu Ice Cream which has very unique texture like a combination between traditional ice cream and soft serve. And the second one is the fine shave ice topped with flavored sake. We can pick the flavor of the sake from tangerine, plum and yuzu. Hmm.. interesting!

Yopparai

Address:

151 Rivington St New York, NY 10002
(212) 777-7253

New from Umami Burger: Donut Ice Cream Sandwich

Cr: foodbeast.com

Oh God! My list of "Things-to-eat in New York" is getting longer and longer. Umami Burger, which just opened few months ago in New York, just unveiled their new dessert item which is.. "Donut Ice Cream Sandwich". Mean.. mean.. mean.. This is a result of collaboration between L.A. Creamery Ice Cream and Stan’s Donuts in Southern California.

There are 3 flavors you can try:

1. Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream with a Jelly Doughnut. This is peanut butter and jelly ice cream sandwiched between a jelly donut. Hm.. interesting choice of flavor right?
2. Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream with Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts. 
3. Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream with a Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate Chips. Not a donut but.. who can resist cinnamon roll??

You can get the donut for $8 in New York and for $6 in SoCal. Yes, the donut is more expensive in New York *sigh* but who could blame them?

Three Layers of Ice Cream Cake!

Ice cream always make everyone happy! So what happens when you combine ice cream and cake together? Happinessvaganza it is! In New York, there is this place called Parm which is quite popular with the ice cream cake. Curious about it? Watch the video report from NY Chow below!

Parm
Address:
248 Mulberry St Manhattan, NY 10012
(212) 993-7189

Ice Cream Treat for Halloween!

Who's ready for Halloween? I am! Have you guys prepared your costumes? Or carved your pumpkin? LOL. Guess what, it is not only us who are ready for Halloween! Our beloved ice cream parlor, Big Gay Ice Cream is already prepared for it too! To celebrate Halloween, they now have 2 special menu; pumpkin gobbler and vanilla gobbler!

Cr: Big Gay Ice Cream Facebook

For the vanilla gobbler, it is made up of vanilla soft serve, pumpkin butter (what's that? I have no idea), maple syrup (it's SO fall right?), pie crust pieces (oh gosh who doesn't love pie crust?) and topped with whipped cream. Meanwhile the Apple Gobbler; vanilla soft serve, apple butter, bourbon butterscotch, pie crust pieces and whipped cream again. Yum yum! Sounds really good right?

Big Gay Ice Cream

125 East 7th StreetNew York, NY

Magnolia's Bakery 6 New Ice Cream Sandwich

Do you know that Magnolia has new line of ice cream sandwich? Crazy right? As if their range of menu of cupcakes and puddings is not enough! But that's a great news for us ice cream lover right? Look at this yummy goodness below! *drool*

Cr: faccidesign.blogspot.com 

According to their website, these are the flavors they have:

• Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich, $6.00: Fudge brownie with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
• Blondie Ice Cream Sandwich, $6.00: Chocolate chunk blonde with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
• Red Velvet Whoopie, $6.50: Magnolia Bakery’s famous red velvet cake with vanilla ice cream.
• Lemon Bar, $6.50: Lemon cookies with candied lemon peel and lemon cream swirled into vanilla ice cream.
• Magic Bar, $6.50: Graham cracker crust layered with toasted coconut and chocolate chunks, mixed into vanilla ice cream and all covered in chocolate.

Let's treat ourselves with this new menu this weekend shall we?

Magnolia Bakery
Upper West Side

200 Columbus Avenue at 69th Street
New York, NY
Tel.: 212.724.8101
Store Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-10pm / Friday & Saturday: 7:30am-12am / Sunday: 7:30am-10pm

Donut Ice Cream Sandwich! What a Great Idea!

I found this video on NY Chow youtube channel. This donut ice cream sandwich looks very good no? Gotta rush to Brooklyn this weekend to get this!

Where to Get Vegan Ice Cream in New York?

Being a vegan in New York is relatively easier compared to being a vegan in.. let's say.. Arizona. Everywhere you go there is always something to satisfy your vegan craves and that includes ice cream. There are plenty places in New York City where you can get vegan ice cream. Here is the list!

1. Ciao Bella
Here you can try up to 22 unique flavors of vegan sorbet sweetened with evaporated cane juice. What's even more exciting is that you can buy it by the scoop or by the pint.
2. Van Leeuwen
They have 2 vegan ice creams here: “Michel Cluizel chocolate” and “Cold Ground, Oak Barrel Aged” vanilla. The classic vanilla and chocolate. I have tried the chocolate one and it was yummy!

3. Klein's Ice Cream House
Located in Brooklyn, this ice cream parlor is famous for their many flavors of vegan ice cream. They have 2 options: soft serve (vanilla and chocolate) and hard ice cream. The idea of having vegan ice cream is because of the kosher diet. If you are on kosher diet and you had meat, you have to wait for another six hours before eating diary. But who wants to wait for 6 hours when your ice cream craves kicking in? Well, voila here it is.. vegan ice cream!

Do You Know that New York is The Birthplace of Ice Cream Sundae?

"On Sunday afternoon, April 3,1892, after services at the Unitarian Church, Reverend John M. Scott paid his usual visit to the Platt & Colt Pharmacy in downtown Ithaca, New York. Shop proprietor, Chester C. Platt, was church treasurer and he met often with Scott for conversation after services. Seeking refreshment for himself and the reverend, Platt asked his fountain clerk, DeForest Christiance, for two bowls of ice cream. But instead of serving the reverend plain vanilla, Platt took the bowls and topped each with cherry syrup and a candied cherry. The finished dish looked delightful and tasted delicious—so much so that the men felt obliged to name the new creation. After some debate, Scott suggested that it be named for the day it was created. Platt concurred and the first "Cherry Sunday" was born."

 That's the story behind Ithaca's sundae which took place in 1892. Since then, the popularity of ice cream sundae grew worldwide.  There are other claims of sundae ownership. However, only Ithaca so far can compile the most evidence to support their claim.

• Newspaper Article, Ithaca Daily Journal, April 11, 1892

• Newspaper Ad, Ithaca Daily Journal, April 5, 1892

Hmmm.. I wonder if the ice cream sundae in Ithaca is more delicious than in other place. Anyone wants to go there with me?

Luxurious Dessert: Foie Gras Ice Cream

Photo by: http://www.thrillist.com/

I guess New Yorkers are very experimental and unafraid in composing new type of foods because OddFellows Ice Cream just secretly launched their newest flavor, Foie Gras Ice Cream! Yes, this foie gras ice cream is not on the menu but just directly ask the waiter for it. OddFellows Ice Cream is popular for their strange ice cream flavor such as maple bacon and such. However, who would have thought that the combination of creamy ice cream and duck liver would actually work? Props to the man behind this concept!

I have not tried this ice cream but according to the thrillist article written by Andrew Zimmer, this ice cream tastes just like vanilla ice cream with peanut butter and coco caramel twist plus a little hint of meaty flavor. Hmm meaty flavor! Intriguing right? Another interesting note is that you can only order 1 scoop per person. I guess the person behind this is not only smart in making the ice cream concept but also marketing concept! Can't wait to try!

OddFellows

175 Kent Ave New York, NY 11249
(347) 599-0556

The Sweet, Sticky and Chewy Mochi Ice Cream

Photo by: http://newyork.seriouseats.com

Mochi ice cream! Who doesn't love the hybrid between Japanese sweet sticky rice and ice cream? While mochi has been very famous since a long time ago in Asia, this new hybrid is relatively new. You can almost find mochi ice cream anywhere including in my favorite grocery store, Trader's Joe. However, if you want to taste unique flavor mochi ice cream then you have to head to Smorgasburg in Brooklyn this weekend and find Sweet Fusion NYC booth there.

Sweet Fusion NYC offers many artisanal frozen mochi's such as: fresh mint chocolate chip, coffee candied bacon ice creams, white peach, cherry passion fruit sorbets and many more. One ball of mochi ice cream is only $5 and the size is quite big! So what are you waiting for? Head there now before summer completely goes out!

Sweet Fusion NYC
At Smorgasburg, Saturdays 10am-5pm
27 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211

Andy's Italian Ice Truck

Photos by: http://www.snackfixation.com

Italian ice is not exactly ice cream because there is no milk inside. However, it is one of the most favorite frozen desserts for many people. So I guess it will be interesting to talk about italian ice. There is only one famous italian ice truck in NYC and that is Andy's Italian Ice.

Andy's does not only have water ice but also creme ice, coffee and tea service. Creme ice is more like ice cream with smooth and creamy texture but with fewer calories, dairy-free, low-carb, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, void of trans-fats, have no sodium. Sounds like a good substitute for ice cream when you are on diet right? Why do they have less calories? Because they do not use milk obviously. They also have some sugar-free flavors which are made with agave syrup.

Another cool factor from this ice cream truck is that all of the ices are handmade and affordable. There are 3 sizes of ice here: kiddie size for $3, regular for $4 and large is $5. They also have many variety of flavors and some of them are very unique like margarita, bubble gum or red bull!

Photo by: http://www.snackfixation.com/

To find out more, visit their website: http://andysitalianicesnyc.com/