It’s summertime and the livin’ is something however straightforward as of late. Nonetheless, there’s one true pleasure we are able to rely on — and that’s ice cream.
“Everybody loves ice cream,” stated Gregory Cohen, proprietor of Lofty Pursuits, a Tallahassee iconic ice cream vacation spot for greater than 1 / 4 century. “It cheers you up while you’re unhappy. It’s a method to escape the warmth. It brings again reminiscences.”
That’s why at Lofty Pursuits, “we promote completely happy,” stated Cohen. “That’s our mission assertion.”
President Ronald Reagan acknowledged the candy magic of ice cream when he designated July 19 as National Ice Cream Day in 1984 and all of July as National Ice Cream month.
Our native cream retailers are doing their half by churning out cool confections, whether or not for a easy ice cream cone, a fantastic milk shake or an elaborate Kitchen Sink sundae.
Vanilla and chocolate could also be the most well-liked flavors on a nationwide scale however native companies inform us their high sellers embrace flavors like Cheesecake Euphoria, Crimson Velvet and English Toffee. And whereas we might not have wild flavors like foie gras ice cream, successful in France, or Australia’s whiskey prune scoops, now we have a number of uncommon selections right here like Graham Central Station and Mexican Sizzling Chocolate.
That can assist you rejoice National Ice Cream Month, Peterbrooke Chocolatier Tallahassee can be providing a free scoop of gelato each Wednesday in July.
Some ice cream parlors have closed briefly however Sugar Rush is reopening on July 18 with a brand new menu. Search for treats like a ginormous Kitchen Sink dessert, stated Juan Severini, proprietor of Sugar Rush Bar areas on All Saints Avenue and Bannerman Crossings. You may nonetheless look ahead to scoops for $1 the primary Friday of every month at Sugar Rush’s two areas.
Amongst different modifications on the town, Barb’s Brittles is anticipated to reopen July 19th.
Sadly, Ariel’s Ice Cream closed after the coronavirus shutdowns started however you possibly can nonetheless go subsequent door to The Good Berry for açaí smoothies and sorbet.
Lofty Pursuits isn’t serving meals inside although you possibly can go within the store to purchase ice cream and board video games. You may order breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert to go or eat within the expanded out of doors patio. The ice cream parlor and restaurant additionally has a supply system to make sure your ice cream arrives chilly and never a melted mess.
Right here’s a have a look at among the high hits at our native ice cream parlors, positive to brighten your temper.
“I by no means met anybody who’s had ice cream and never been completely happy about it,” stated Severni.
So take pleasure in National Ice Cream Month, my associates. There are a number of issues we are able to’t management, however consuming ice cream? We’ve got it licked.
For more information on Tallahassee’s ice cream parlors, see tallahasseetable.com/ice-cream-parlors/
Hottest flavors
- Virginilla, Chocolate Virgin, Crimson Velvet Ice Cream and Butter Pecan Brittle Ice Cream — at Barb’s Gourmand Brittles, Lake Ella, 1671 N. Monroe St.
- English Toffee, Dreamsicle, Kahlua Almond Fudge and Rum Raisin — at Lofty Pursuits, 1355 Market St.
- Cheesecake Euphoria and peach ice cream — at Sprinkles Paradise Treats, 1373 Mahan Dr.
- New York Cheesecake and Graham Central Station — at Bruster’s Actual Ice Cream, 2475 Apalachee Pkwy; 1709 W. Tharpe St.
- Chocolate gelato made with Petcrbrooke’s personal chocolate sweet — at Peterbrooke Chocolatier, 1817 Thomasville Rd.
- Strawberry and mint chocolate chip — at Sugar Rush Bar, 414 All Saints St.; 6668 Thomasville Rd.
Uncommon flavors
- S’mores and White Turtle — at Bruster’s
- Superman (with strawberry, banana and Blue Moon) — at Sprinkles Paradise Treats
- Vegan cookies and cream — at Sugar Rush Bar
- Chocolate Sunflower Brittle Ice Cream made with chocolate sunflower brittle –at Barb’s Brittles
- Mexican sizzling chocolate, Java Jive, Smurf and Champagne Sorbet — at Lofty Pursuits
- Sunburst Sorbet with blood orange, pineapple and lemon — at Peterbrooke
- Sorbet comprised of South America’s sweet-tart berry, açaí at The Good Berry, 1325 Thomasville Rd.
Favourite toppings
- Gummy Bears from Germany, natural cherry (as in cherry on high), Lofty charms, M&M’s and selfmade sauces like ganache with darkish Belgian chocolate, marshmallow or peanut butter — at Lofty Pursuits
- Oreo cookies, cheesecake, brownies — at Sugar Rush Bar
- Sprinkles and cookie dough bits — at Sprinkles Paradise Treats
- Crush pecans or Reese’s Items — at Bruster’s
Loopy concoctions
- Cheesecake N Chill milkshake with a slice of cheesecake on high, Oreo-ology garnished with an enormous Oreo sandwich or The Mermaid full with white chocolate mermaid tails — at Sugar Rush Bar
- The Kitchen Sink (26 flavors), The Sundae of Damaged Desires (homage to the Brooklyn Farmacy) or Sushi Sundae — at Lofty Pursuits
- A Filth Sundae and Apple Dumpling sundae — at Bruster’s
