Ice Cream / Custard Parlors to know
Aug 11, 2005 | 3:14 pm
#61
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Carvel is preparing to come on strong in greater Houston.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory...siness/3305412
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory...siness/3305412
Originally Posted by Canarsie
Carvel
Perhaps it is because of the memories of eating the soft ice cream from this ice cream chain when I was a boy growing up in Brooklyn, but Carvel ice cream is in its own class. The Flying Saucers, shakes and ice cream cakes are just a few of the frozen ice cream treats which Carvel offers that are also worthy of a try. It may not be the richest or creamiest ice cream. It may not even be the best ice cream. However, the ice cream is made fresh at every Carvel location. I am sure happy to learn of its ongoing nationwide expansion of franchises, because I surely enjoy Carvel ice cream.
I typically enjoy soft Chocolate ice cream with chocolate sprinkles in a sugar cone.
Bonus: For as long as I can remember, Wednesday is Sunday at every participating Carvel ice cream store. This means that when you buy one sundae, you receive one sundae free!
Perhaps it is because of the memories of eating the soft ice cream from this ice cream chain when I was a boy growing up in Brooklyn, but Carvel ice cream is in its own class. The Flying Saucers, shakes and ice cream cakes are just a few of the frozen ice cream treats which Carvel offers that are also worthy of a try. It may not be the richest or creamiest ice cream. It may not even be the best ice cream. However, the ice cream is made fresh at every Carvel location. I am sure happy to learn of its ongoing nationwide expansion of franchises, because I surely enjoy Carvel ice cream.
I typically enjoy soft Chocolate ice cream with chocolate sprinkles in a sugar cone.
Bonus: For as long as I can remember, Wednesday is Sunday at every participating Carvel ice cream store. This means that when you buy one sundae, you receive one sundae free!
Aug 11, 2005 | 3:41 pm
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Originally Posted by VA747
Newport Creamery in Newport RI on Bellevue Ave. They also have several other loctions in RI and I think Ma. Their mint chocolate chip is fabulous and they've been known for years for their giant shakes called Awful, Awfuls. Note of interest, Friendly had that name for their shakes in the fifties, sixties until Newport Creamery rightfully....read legally...claimed it around 1970. Their ice cream is delicious and their shops feel so comfortable, rather old-fashioned service....at least I hope it still is, since I've not been for a couple of years.
Yes - they still have the Awful, Awfuls!
Aug 11, 2005 | 3:46 pm
#63
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Buttonwood Farms
Griswold, CT
They make fresh real ice cream from the dairy cows on their farm. I rate it as the best in the RI/CT area. And it is a few miles from Foxwoods Casino.
Griswold, CT
They make fresh real ice cream from the dairy cows on their farm. I rate it as the best in the RI/CT area. And it is a few miles from Foxwoods Casino.
Aug 14, 2005 | 2:39 pm
#64
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New Orleans Recs
My absolute favorite is Angelo Brocato's
http://www.angelobrocatoicecream.com
214 N. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA
If you take the "Carrollton spur" of the Canal Streetcar line it a great ride on a the street car with a nice cool treat at the end!
http://www.angelobrocatoicecream.com
214 N. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA
If you take the "Carrollton spur" of the Canal Streetcar line it a great ride on a the street car with a nice cool treat at the end!
Aug 14, 2005 | 5:59 pm
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Most of mine come from my childhood... My brother got the bell rung at Farrell's twice in one night when he ate two banana splits. He was eight at the time.
My favorite custard is Kohr's on the Jersey Shore. We only got it every summer when we visited the beach for our vacation. Now I'll just run up to the boardwalk and get it.
Having lived in Chattanooga, I'll put in a vote for Clumpie's as well. Great ice cream and a great view of the renovated Chattanooga downtown. Bruster's, which can be found in most "larger" towns in the south, is pretty darned good as well.
My favorite custard is Kohr's on the Jersey Shore. We only got it every summer when we visited the beach for our vacation. Now I'll just run up to the boardwalk and get it.
Having lived in Chattanooga, I'll put in a vote for Clumpie's as well. Great ice cream and a great view of the renovated Chattanooga downtown. Bruster's, which can be found in most "larger" towns in the south, is pretty darned good as well.
Aug 22, 2005 | 3:04 pm
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I'll second Jake's in Atlanta (especially the Piedmont location!) and Harrell's in Cambridge, and add a few of my own:
Big Olaf's
Siesta Key, Sarasota FL
Sorbetteria Castiglione
Via Castiglione
Bologna, Italy
(by far the best gelato in Italy)
Big Olaf's
Siesta Key, Sarasota FL
Sorbetteria Castiglione
Via Castiglione
Bologna, Italy
(by far the best gelato in Italy)
Aug 22, 2005 | 7:50 pm
#69
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Originally Posted by GM99
I second the mention of Kopps. The wholesome Milwaukee chain holds a special place in my heart. After our small wedding reception, we took our guests to Kopps for custard - in the middle of December. The gentlemen in white uniforms and white paper hats served us some delicious holiday Mint Chocolate Chip custard.
The special flavor changes daily, but the fallback chocolate and vanilla are equally delightful. There's nothing like it, and it's definitely worth the trip
Aug 26, 2005 | 1:39 pm
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Anyone remember the Buffalo at the corner of Irving and Pulaski in Chicago? It's so hard to get a good hot fudge sundae these days. Almost as nice as the Shell Station which replaced it. 
Aug 26, 2005 | 2:14 pm
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Originally Posted by dillard8
Absolute best frozen custard I've ever had is right outside of DC in Alexandria, VA. The Del Ray Dreamery has really good vanilla and chocolate every day, and then a rotating specialty flavor like Candied Ginger, Chocolate Icebox Cake, or my favorite, Oatmeal Cookie. Mmmmmm...
Good stuff, but I only partake sparingly
Custard Beach NYC?
Aug 26, 2005 | 4:00 pm
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Originally Posted by prncess674
Does anyone know anything about Custard Beach in NYC? I have never had frozen custard and it sounds intriguing. I found this one by searching citysearch. they have a branch in Grand Central.
