They’re mad as hell. Two treat-seeking misses were knocked seriously off course after a trip to see their local ice cream man — only to discover that the cost of a cone had recently exploded. Marnie and Myrah, 8-year-old twins from Burnley, England, inadvertently wound up encapsulating societal exhaustion over the ever-rising price of nearly … Read more
Pistachi-no. Cold Stone Creamery is being sued over claims its pistachio ice cream has no pistachios. A woman visited a Cold Stone location in Levittown, Long Island, in July 2022 and ordered pistachio ice cream, and claimed there were no pistachios in the ingredients. Now, parent company Kahala Brands is facing legal action. Gary R. … Read more
To fight the sweltering heat of an East Coast summer — sweat sizzling on scorching pavement, commuters silently begging for a breeze on humidity-clogged train platforms — there’s nothing better than a cone of soft serve ice cream. Once the province of neighborhood kids waving dollar bills at ice cream trucks — and more recently, given … Read more
The emergence of Mister Softee’s ice cream trucks is New York City’s sign that spring has sprung and warm days are ahead. Luckily for ice cream lovers, you don’t have to wait until the truck’s jingle is earshot to seek out the beloved ice cream truck. You can track exactly where Mister Softee is in … Read more
Let’s all scream for ice cream. Spring weather has finally entered the chat, just in time for this year’s Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. On Tuesday, April 16, participating Ben & Jerry’s locations worldwide will offer customers one free ice cream cone — no purchase necessary. The ice cream chain will be handing out … Read more
Bummed about dry skin? An NYC board-certified dermatologist is recommending slathering your face with diaper rash cream. “I do this at night when I’m in a very dry climate or my skin is super dry and parched, and I do it after washing my face,” Dr. Shereene Idriss, 40, said in a trending TikTok from … Read more
Could this be the ice-cold truth? Dara Tucker, who goes by @darastarrtucker on TikTok, explained the eerie reason why cruise lines have free ice cream parties for passengers on board. In the 1 minute and 24-second clip with over 2.3 million views, the former cruise singer, who lived on a ship in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, claimed … Read more
I scream, you scream, we’ll all scream at this scene. When it comes to a silky, sweet soft serve, most fast food fiends would argue that McDonald’s gets it right — if they’re lucky enough to find a location with a functioning ice cream machine, that is. But when a goodies gourmand pulled up to a … Read more
Can’t decide between sweet or savory? You don’t have to. Influencers are topping their traditional vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of olive oil in the latest food trend that is sweeping TikTok. While the flavor profile seems peculiar, the Dua Lipa-approved dessert has surprised those with a sweet tooth, who admittedly assumed the treat … Read more
Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Halo Top announced a new program and endorsement deal for anyone with a goal-based resolution this year. The low-calorie, high-protein ice cream brand announced it’s accepting applications to become a Halo Top Athlete. Ten lucky athletes will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and … Read more
Can’t put down that bag of potato chips? Science says it’s not you, it’s the junk food. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are just as addictive as nicotine, cocaine or heroin, experts say — and more than 1 in 10 people are hooked. A new analysis of 281 studies across 36 different countries has uncovered that … Read more
I scream, you scream, we all scream for extra fees! A woman named Chiara was shocked to be charged a euro — about $1 — for requesting an extra spoon so she could share her ice cream cup. She had popped into Gelateria Serafini in the town of Lavis in northern Italy to enjoy a … Read more
Annabel Fenwick Elliott vowed to raise her toddler on a strict diet of plant-based foods — making kid-favorite foods like ice cream out of the question. Her one-year-old son, Jasper, survives on a diet of oatmeal, coconut-based yogurt, various vegetables, chickpeas, beans, breast milk and baby-safe supplements. The London-based mom expects pediatricians to “raise an … Read more
Have we got a scoop for you. Brooklyn’s own popular Van Leeuwen has released a new, outlandish flavor of ice cream that melds the summer favorites of cornbread and barbecue sauce into an impressive, $10.50 pint that’s not for the faint of heart. Aptly named BBQ Gold Cornbread Crumble, it’s a home cookin’ of sweet … Read more
It’s the crème de la ice cream. A Japanese ice cream company has gathered some of the rarest and most luxurious ingredients and turned them into the world’s most expensive ice cream — priced at a whopping $6,696 per serving. Japanese brand Cellato achieved the most expensive ice cream on the planet, with Guinness World … Read more
This bubbly, new concoction sounds soda-licious. A debate is popping off and fizzing up on social media over Blue Bell’s new ice cream flavor: Dr Pepper Float. The brand announced Thursday that it has partnered with the pop purveyor to create a brand new taste for frosty gelato lovers everywhere. Dr Pepper — created in … Read more
The internet got icy with this couple. A Virginia couple was slammed online after a video of the pair licking an ice cream container at a grocery store and then putting it back went viral. In a now-deleted Instagram post, the couple, identified as Tequan and Asian Hines, was walking down the freezer section of … Read more
Is artificial intelligence taking over the food industry? Shake Shack announced its new vegan desserts, featuring AI-generated dairy-free milk, will be in all 260 US stores on Friday, May 5, 2023. In 2022, the fast food joint partnered with NotCo to use its AI-generated dairy-free milk, called NoMilk, for its chocolate milkshake and frozen custard. … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Nominations for the 76th annual Tony Awards have been announced, and Broadway’s corniest new musical picked up nine including Best Musical — tying “& Juliet” and “New York, … Read more
Researchers may have found another piece of the puzzle to help those suffering from depression. A new study published in the journal Science has found that eating too many burgers and too much ice cream may be triggering bipolar, anxiety and other mood disorders — as well as inhibiting the effectiveness of treatments. Foods, such … Read more