As you know, 2020 has been extremely tough on the food industry. However, you don’t get to be America’s Oldest Ice Cream Company without persevering through challenging times. Bassett’s Ice Cream will be celebrating its 160th Anniversary next year! Knowing that some customers still don’t feel comfortable going inside, Bassett’s built a Pick-up Window on … Continue reading
Beloved Old City ice cream shop Franklin Fountain began selling its ice cream in pints at one South Jersey location not long after the pandemic struck. Knowing that folks who normally commute over the bridge would be working from home, they wanted to be able to offer them a place to get their ice cream … Continue reading
Here’s my scoop of the week. Popular Philadelphia ice cream shop Scoop DeVille plans to open a third location at 538 South Street next to Federal Donuts. “We’re just waiting on permits,” said Spencer Philips, owner. “Hoping to open ASAP!” In 2013, it opened a shop in Rittenhouse, which moved to Midtown Village at 1109 … Continue reading
Looking to try new ice cream? Check out local brand Frutero Ice Cream. Made by two University of Pennsylvania Wharton School grads, these tropical ice creams pack a lot of fruit inside resulting in a luxuriously creamy frozen dessert with bright exotic flavors. Made from 100% real fruit and with Pennsylvania-based dairy. Read their story here. I’m … Continue reading
The search for the best Ice Cream and Gelato flavors arrives in Philadelphia at the Philly Challenge! On March 16th, the traveling frozen dessert competition organized by Carpigiani USA will stop in King of Prussia, PA at the Rosito Bisani East headquarters. The Philadelphia region is in the spotlight during the first event of 2020 … Continue reading
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the #1 recommended sensitivity toothpaste – Sensodyne – is hosting a giveaway on Twitter. To participate: tweet “#SensodyneforIceCream 🍦” (ice cream emoji) on July 21st; it’s that simple! Participants will receive a same-day delivery of (1) pint of ice cream, Sensodyne Rapid Relief, soft pack cooler and insulated tumbler … Continue reading
This just in… We here at Capogiro Gelato Artisans would like to thank the Great City of Philadelphia for your warm embrace for the past 16 years. It is not lost on us that some of you have grown up eating our gelato. Our own children grew up in our cafes. Thank you for your … Continue reading
National Gelato Day is this Saturday (July 21) and it will be observed at Gran Caffe L’Aquila with a very American spin. International Gelato Champion Stefano Biasini, a partner at Gran Caffe L’Aquila, will introducte his all new Fresh Baked Apple Pie infused gelato. Between 2:00-4:00 PM, Stefano will be hosting a FREE Gelato sampling right in … Continue reading
In celebration of the Eagles’ epic Super Bowl win last night, Shake Shack will be serving up free scoops of custard all day for the parade, this Thursday, 2/8. Swoop’s Scoop features green vanilla frozen custard blended with pieces of frosted chocolate cake from our friends at Termini Brothers Bakery. Snag a scoop at the … Continue reading
Kreider Farms, one of America’s most progressive and innovative egg and dairy farms, has introduced Farm Fresh Premium Lactose Free Vanilla Ice Cream. Available in a one-quart retail package, the lactose-free ice cream, like Kreider’s lactose-free milk introduced in 2017, is specifically made for local distribution within 150 miles of where it is produced. “Our … Continue reading
