Posts tagged ‘Best NYC Ice Cream’
Lulu And Mooky’s Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Ever have liquid nitrogen ice cream? Well here’s your chance! Go down to the LES to Lulu and Mooky’s Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream shop. It’s only been open for 2 weeks, located on Allen street, this tiny shop is a definitely a must-see for everyone. Pick from dozens of flavors like your simple vanilla and chocolate, to peppermint, pumpkin and hot chocolate. You can mix and match as many flavors as you want to create thousands of combinations. For my first time, I just tried vanilla and kept it simple. Once you choose your flavors, a few drops of flavoring is put into the mixing bowl along with a creamy base mixture. Everything gets mixed together and then the fun starts. The liquid nitrogen is added, which makes your ice cream solid and the bowl is engulfed in fog. Once it’s done mixing, your ice cream is scraped up and put into a cup ready to be eaten! It’s one of the coolest things to see and eat. It’s super flavorful and creamy, plus tastes better because you saw it made! Right now a cup is 50% off and will only cost you $2! It’s worth every penny, go make your creation now!
Van Leeuwen Yellow Ice Cream Trucks
When you spot this pale yellow ice cream truck, you know you have to run over and grab a cone of their newest flavor. Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream has been making this delicious stuff starting in Spring 2008, it’s hard to believe it’s only been a year and a half. They have their recipes perfected using only fresh milk and cream that is hormone free, egg yolks, and pure cane sugar.  The result is something that tastes just like home made ice cream and is perfect to end a summer day with. I recently tried their Earl Grey Tea ice cream and it was better than you can imagine. It had just the right amount of sweetness and after your done enjoying a cone, you feel like you’ve had a cup of tea while the aftertaste remains in your mouth. Other great new flavors include their Cinnamon ice cream and their originals like mint chip, ginger, pistachio, and red currant. Since they are always moving, you’ll have to follow them on Twitter to see where they are at the moment. Typically, the trucks will be around Manhattan and Brooklyn. The truck I like in particular is the one that is usually in Williamsburg. If you want to take some home with you, stop by your local Whole Foods and you can find pints there!
Sundaes and Cones Has Corn Ice Cream
As the days get warmer and you’re craving ice cream, head over to Sundaes and Cones to try some of their homemade ice cream. This premium ice cream store started in 1991 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and relocated to their East Village location in 2006. You’ll be lured in by their cute sign and simple name. There are benches right outside where you can enjoy your treat, or sit inside where everything is white and spotless. As for the ice cream, it’s some of the best in the city, you’ll be craving it. Try all of the flavors such as Corn (which tastes exactly like corn ice cream would), Wasabi, Ginger, and my favorite, Black Sesame. You’ll have a tough time choosing from their ice creams, which also include non-fat, no sugar added and frozen yogurt selections. The two huge ice cream cases are intimidating, but you can always come back a second time. Get it in a sugar cone, a fresh waffle cone, or in a cup. Load on the toppings and don’t be afraid to ask for samples. It’s right on 10th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue, conveniently located by tons of restaurants and stores, you can’t miss it.
Chinatown Ice Cream Cools You Down
As those hot summer days are soon approaching, you’ll want to cool down at the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. Located on Bayard Street in Manhattan, the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is a family-run shop that has been making their own ice cream for over 28 years. All of the ice cream and sorbets are made right there in the store, and wait till you hear the flavors that they have. Choose from my favorites such as Almond Cookie, Black Sesame, Green Tea and Red Bean. There is also the notorious Durian, Ginger, Taro, and Lychee, plus sorbets like Watermelon, Blueberry, Pina Colada and Pineapple. If you want a regular, creamy flavor, pick the the Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Vanilla, Coconut Fudge, Pistachio or others. You also might run into the occational Avocado flavor or Peanut Butter and Jelly. There are always new and exciting flavors popping up, and you can even leave the shop with a Chinatown Ice Cream Factory t-shirt if you choose! The place always has people in it, and is a great place to go for dessert after dinner.
