It's so not Halloween! I love this kid!
I love talking about ice cream in the winter… I live in California, so I can! I don’t remember when we, as a people, moved past the standard 31 flavors, but artisanal ice cream is now found in every nook of this country. I’m not a desert person in general—and I’m far removed from those girls who ease their pain with a nibble of dark chocolate or a pint of Häagen-Dazs—but every so often I stumble across an ice cream shop that seems to read my mine!
It's usually way more crowded...
This is Ici. A quaint white tiled ice cream counter with a line down the street. Their flavor combinations teeter on perfection—never too weird, but exactly what you didn’t even realize you wanted. The menu is a thrill to read! To name a few:
Earl Grey
Rose Vanilla
Chicory Walnut
Cardamom Candied Orange
Nutmeg Brandied Prune
Chartreuse Chocolate Chip
Coconut Chili Cashew
Peach-Habanero Sorbet
Saffron Almond
Honey Bay Leaf
Pistachio Sour Cherry
Persimmon Brandied Current
Burnt Caramel
Candied Meyer Lemon
But—if you’re lucky—they will have my ultimate favorite: Rosemary Pinenut Praline. Herby, nutty and with just enough praline to make your teeth stick for a second. If they could freeze heaven this is what it would taste like.
Heaven in a cup
Ici
2948 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
www.ici-icecream.com
