This summer, Southern California’s cherished Thrifty Ice Cream is making a sweet return — launching nationwide shipping, popping up in major grocery stores, and reviving its nostalgic ice cream truck to delight SoCal streets once again. The 86-year-old ice cream brand’s future was thrown into doubt last year after Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and … Read more
It’s Saturday night. Nickelodeon’s SNICK is about to start. Your pizza Lunchables have been microwaved, and you popped out the perforated 3D glasses from the box. For dessert, you’re debating between a bright yellow and pink Trix yogurt or Scooby-Doo gummy snacks washed down with Surge soda. And for that moment in time, you don’t … Read more
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
From classic diners to award-winning ice cream shops, a handful of spots serving up milkshakes across the United States are drawing national attention for their standout flavors and devoted followings. A recent Tasting Table roundup highlighted top milkshake destinations in every U.S. state, based on strong customer reviews and local acclaim. The ranking looked at different varieties — malt, … Read more
This dessert is totally claw-some … if you’re brave enough to try it. With crawfish season in full-swing, one Texas ice cream shop continues to capitalize on the Southern staple — churning out their signature crawfish ice cream scoop, topped with an entire crustacean. Red Circle Ice Cream in Houston, Texas, has been a staple … Read more
Pairing a museum visit with a stop-off for ice cream afterward is a winning combination for everyone in the family. Here, some under-the-radar museums with celebratory cold treats just a lick away from all that culture. Street life Learn about street food at MOFAD. Adrian Bacolo At the Museum of Food and Drink tucked right … Read more
A regional grocery store recently went viral after unveiling an unusual — and intriguing — treat: butter-dipped ice cream cones. Stew Leonard’s, a Connecticut-based chain with additional locations in New York and New Jersey, posted an Instagram video of the dessert on Nov. 20. The video shows an employee dipping a vanilla soft-serve cone in a bowl … Read more
The plot thickens … New research suggests that we pay a higher price for our high-fat indulgences than previously thought — even just one milkshake can impair blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke and dementia. “As we’re learning, when it comes to protecting brain health, every meal may count,” researchers Chris Marley … Read more
McDonald’s is shaking things up. The fast-food chain launched the new “McDonaldland Meal” — inspired by the “mystical world” they first created way back in 1971 — on August 12, and with it came the brand new Mt. McDonaldland Shake. The limited-edition pink-and-blue Mt. McDonaldland Shake, an ode to the blue lava and pink clouds … Read more
Scream all you want, but this ain’t ice cream. Dairy Queen is known for their soft serve, which also serves as the foundation for their famous Blizzards — but that soft serve can’t be defined as ice cream. Regulations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require a … Read more
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Raise a pint and a spoon for July, otherwise known as National Ice Cream Month. Olympian runner Don Kardong mused, “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” We couldn’t agree more, Don. In celebration of the darkness-banishing, order-bearing, chin-staining glory of ice cream, … Read more
New Jerseyans are America’s biggest “ice cream connoisseurs,” according to a recent survey. The survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split by state, revealed respondents in New Jersey were most likely to identify as a connoisseur of ice cream (58%) — and they were tied for No. 1 as the state that loves ice cream the … Read more
Ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply of the frozen treat have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products in less than three years, federal health officials said Monday. The move is the latest voluntary effort by food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over concerns about … Read more
McDonald’s ice cream machine is notorious for being broken — so much so that there’s even a website dedicated to it. But one customer decided to take matters into his own hands when his McFlurry wasn’t mixed properly. LADBible recently posted a clip with 1.4 million likes that showed a customer asking a McDonald’s employee … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to enjoy some Talenti gelato, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of opening the jar. Customers have been expressing their irritation online for some time now — and the company is listening. Talenti’s packaging is inspired by the way Italian gelaterias display their gelato assortments, according to the brand, but the clear … Read more
It’s not sundae — it’s one day. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. What’s the inside scoop? Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. Ghirardelli The shop at the Empire State Building will begin … Read more
EasyJet has unveiled a snail and garlic-infused ice cream – but would you be brave enough to try it? The escargot-inspired creation even comes with crunchy pieces of sugar to mimic a shell, taking its cues from Parisian bistros. It’s one of five bold flavours dreamed up to celebrate the airline and easyJet holidays’ new … Read more
We all scream for ice cream — but not in a good way, this time. A recent change to a fan-favorite ice cream brand is causing quite the sundae stir. People are indignant at the popular Edy’s and Dreyer’s ice cream company rebranding the containers of their sweet treats. In the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit on Reddit, … Read more
Get pumped! Popular baby brand Frida is releasing a breast milk-flavored ice cream — yes, really. To celebrate the launch of the new Frida Mom 2-in-1 Manual Breast Pump, the brand is giving people a scoop of what moms have been serving their babies. Popular baby brand Frida is releasing breast milk-flavored ice cream. Frida … Read more
Get your licks. Cronut creator Dominique Ansel has reinvented the humble ice cream cone — just in time for spring. The sweet new creation, called the Dipped Whisk, features two sugar cone cups, each filled with three layers of Talenti gelato ingredients. The cups are sandwiched together to create a sphere then placed atop a … Read more