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We all do, don’t we? Scream for ice cream, just like the kids’ rhyme says. So at great personal sacrifice, I’m sampling ice cream for this week’s blogs. What better way to celebrate a major summer holiday than by savoring a dish of fudge brownie combined with mint chocolate chip? At least, that was my excuse Sunday at Kilwin’s of Las Olas. It’s one of the four small shops I’ll talk about during the July 4th period. As much as I love Ben & Jerry’s, they’re not invited to this ice cream social. Instead, we’ll focus on one-of-a-kind family-owned places. Or with Kilwin’s, a chain with a handful of locations.
I couldn’t do this little personal survey without Kilwin’s. To know it’s the real deal, you only need to walk into the small store and sniff. You’ll smell the fresh confections, including handmade caramel apples and fudge. But I go there for ice cream, as most customers seem to do. Started 60 years ago in northern Michigan, Kilwin’s serves some of the best ice cream anywhere, in my humble (but admittedly rather experienced) judgment. Kilwin’s is rich but not too rich. Creamy but with forceful flavors. Portions are generous and the staff is friendly. I’ve already mentioned my own favorite flavor combination. I’ve also tasted many other Kilwin’s flavors over the years. They’re all excellent. You can buy yourself a nice Kilwin’s-filled waffle cone at 809 East Las Olas in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The phone is 954-523-8338.
Razzleberry’s in Pompano Beach has been at the same location for 32 years. I wish I’d known. I discovered Razzleberry’s recently and was very impressed. This special store makes its own ice cream on their premises using higher quality cream than many brands. Because they make it themselves, they’ll whip up batches of flavors requested by customers. But I’m told the most popular flavor is their namesake, razzleberry – which has both black and red raspberries. Yum! I tried their chocolate. That’s always my benchmark in ice cream. I figure if a shop can’t do their chocolate right, what can they do? Razzleberry’s does chocolate right. The staff was great too. Joking and teasing, eagerly giving samples. I’m going back again soon to have more of this great homemade ice cream. You can try it at 3412 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach. Their phone is 954-943-6944. Later this week, I’ll head off to two other top ice cream shops and give you my thoughts. Like they say, it’s a tough job, right? At least I can honestly say that I enjoy my work.
I couldn’t do this little personal survey without Kilwin’s. To know it’s the real deal, you only need to walk into the small store and sniff. You’ll smell the fresh confections, including handmade caramel apples and fudge. But I go there for ice cream, as most customers seem to do. Started 60 years ago in northern Michigan, Kilwin’s serves some of the best ice cream anywhere, in my humble (but admittedly rather experienced) judgment. Kilwin’s is rich but not too rich. Creamy but with forceful flavors. Portions are generous and the staff is friendly. I’ve already mentioned my own favorite flavor combination. I’ve also tasted many other Kilwin’s flavors over the years. They’re all excellent. You can buy yourself a nice Kilwin’s-filled waffle cone at 809 East Las Olas in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The phone is 954-523-8338.
Razzleberry’s in Pompano Beach has been at the same location for 32 years. I wish I’d known. I discovered Razzleberry’s recently and was very impressed. This special store makes its own ice cream on their premises using higher quality cream than many brands. Because they make it themselves, they’ll whip up batches of flavors requested by customers. But I’m told the most popular flavor is their namesake, razzleberry – which has both black and red raspberries. Yum! I tried their chocolate. That’s always my benchmark in ice cream. I figure if a shop can’t do their chocolate right, what can they do? Razzleberry’s does chocolate right. The staff was great too. Joking and teasing, eagerly giving samples. I’m going back again soon to have more of this great homemade ice cream. You can try it at 3412 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach. Their phone is 954-943-6944. Later this week, I’ll head off to two other top ice cream shops and give you my thoughts. Like they say, it’s a tough job, right? At least I can honestly say that I enjoy my work.
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