Salted Crack Caramel with the backdrop of the shop.
Oh, and the owner Tweeted that he actually saw me taking that shot!
Ample Hills gained NYC infamy last year when it opened in June and closed just four days later because they had run out of their initial 130 gallons of ice cream. Continue reading
I did try to figure out where they get their ice cream, and a waiter told me the brand was Mister Green Tea. I’ve tried Mister Green Tea and it’s good, but still nothing like Shabu-Tatsu’s, so the next time I was there I told the waiter that Mister Green Tea doesn’t taste like their ice cream.
He said, “Oh, really?” and I proceeded to say that maybe the company delivers them a restaurant-grade batch? I thought that was a good explanation.
He answered, “I don’t know, but if you find out where we get it, can you let me know? I really like it too.”
Stumped. I love the stuff. Maybe it’s a blessing that the wholesale blend is not available in stores.
A tub of goodness.
One of the special treats I enjoy in the neighborhood is a post-meal Banana Split at The Chocolate Room. They serve free samples of their chocolate sorbet or hot chocolate upon being seated, but my favorite item on the menu is their banana split with three ice cream flavors, hot fudge and a bruleed banana. Of course it’s to share ($11), with other notable menu items flourless chocolate cake and brownies. Don’t forget to grab some spiced chocolate caramel popcorn from the counter on your way out!
