Keep it simple with the vanilla frozen custard, which is so luscious that, honestly, I want to bathe in it. (Photo via Instagram: FROZEN CUSTARD AT GOODIES: What’s not to like about the Goodies ice cream truck? It’s like the 1950s the way it is in our imaginations, all pastel colors and crisp uniforms and R&B music on the loudspeaker that makes you dance across the sidewalk, dollar bills in hand. Rachel Sadonĭolcezza has multiple locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.įollow the Goodies Frozen Custard truck to get your hands on apple cinnamon doughnuts stuffed with vanilla frozen custard. And champagne mangoes aren't just any old mangoes-they're sweeter and more delicate, an inspired choice to enliven what is normally a second-rate option for the dairy intolerant. It is one thing to make rich gelato with, ahem, milk and cream, but it's a miracle of ice cream science to get this kind of consistency with fruit and water and whatever potions they put in there. Yogato is located at 1515 17th Street NW.ĬHAMPAGNE MANGO SORBETTO AT DOLCEZZA: There are so many excellent gelato options to choose from at Dolcezza (hello Hair Bender Espresso and Salted Caramel), but today I'm going to sing the praises of their sorbetto, quite specifically the Champagne Mango.
Hint: the discounts get deeper if you load up on Seinfeld trivia before you go. And if I’m feeling like a need for a cheap date, then I order like a pirate and answer arcana about world geography for a discount. When it comes to toppings, I always go crazy, because why not? Since it’s not measured by weight, I toss on a few types of cereal, fresh fruit to feel extra-healthy, douse it in sprinkles because rainbows make everything better, and then add a bit of the funky red bean paste to be extra-eclectic. I order a big cup of the Original Tangy-not too sweet, but with a bit of a kick.
The fun factor ups the flavor factor like nothing else-which is why the fro-yo at Mr. YOGATO: Ice cream is as much about the experience as it is the flavor. Pitango is located at 413 7th Street NW and 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. " It's possibly the first time I've ever marched in lock step with marketing copy. "Ceylon black tea, with its crisp, citrus-like aroma, makes a gelato reminiscent of wonderful English-style sweet milk tea. Out of curiosity, I visit the company website to see if a description of the flavor is posted. Even if not, the notes are affixed to the tip of my tongue. I script my words without knowing if the flavor is offered in this week's rotation. I'd heap praise on a flavor irresistibly crafted to taste like a classic cuppa. I'd note the tannic maltiness, a telltale sign the tea is Indian or Sri Lankan. Thinking through what I'd write about a flavor I've eaten countless times, I'd comment on the distinct essence of tea prepared English style, with condensed milk that imparts natural sweetness without extra sugar. Ice Cream Jubilee is located at 301 Water Street SE.īLACK TEA GELATO AT PITANGO GELATO: Having spent the past decade tasting, studying, and critiquing tea, I'm impressed to detect authentic tea in the gelato. The Navy Yard ice cream hot spot just turned two years old (and has a birth certificate to prove it). At a time when partisans dispute facts, there can be no denying Ice Cream Jubilee won the City Paper's best ice cream shop in 20, and was then named by Thrillist as one of the best ice cream shops in the U.S.
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"People laugh before they even taste it." The cheeky flavor, made with marionberries and graham cracker crumbs in a sweet cream base, is infused with a provocative dose of political history, the epitome of #thistown. "Being able to elicit an audible laugh is kind of rare and should be celebrated," said Ice Cream Jubilee owner Victoria Lai, whose mission is to induce happiness and foster a jubilee. MARION BERRY AT ICE CREAM JUBILEE: It takes a fraction of a second for the impact to hit. Marionberries from Oregon lend themselves to a D.C.-centric flavor at Ice Cream Jubilee. We've looked before at our favorite ice cream makers, but we'll also stand in line for just one specific kind, never wavering from our preference despite how many tiny sample spoonfuls we try of other flavors. Whether you like your ice cream pristine or mashed up with mix-ins, flavor is everything.
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