Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?
Bostonians rightfully prides itself on their local ice cream purveyors, and for once their pride is not misplaced. Toscanini's is probably my favorite, especially his burnt caramel, which is refreshingly non-sweet. Other folks whose taste buds I respect rave about Christine's in Inman Square, especially for the seasonal flavors like blood peach. Herrell's ice cream may be a shade less delicious, but its hot fudge rocks. The once proud Steve's, which invented the mix-in concept, is a pale imitation of the original.
So cast your vote:
1) Toscanini's
2) Christine's
3) Herrell's
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15 Comments:
Christina's has them beat with it's variety and uniqueness of flavors. Adzuki bean, mexican chocolate, burnt sugar, saffron, carrot cake, fresh mint, khulfi... the list goes on and on. Plus, it's the perfect way to end the night after a meal at East Coast Grill, right next door.
pdc at 8:06AM on 06/06/06
Christina's is the best! The smell of the spice shop next door, the inventive flavors- AND THE MOCHA EXPLOSION! I wrote about it here- http://foodislove.blogspot.com/2005/04/jrbs-favorite-coffee-ice-cream-boston.html
Foodislove at 9:24AM on 06/06/06
You are all a bunch of snobs. The Banana Creme Frappucino at Starbucks is totally tops. I'm not sure if they have Starbucks where you live (they only have a few locations here at 9th an Broadway - 3 actually) but I do recommend that you try it out.
8 thumbs up.
emilgh at 9:41AM on 06/06/06
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chefdd at 9:44AM on 06/06/06
PDC, have you tried Toscanini's Burnt Caramel Ice Cream?
Ed Levine at 9:47AM on 06/06/06
It is indeed a classic. I'm sure Christina's burnt sugar is a takeoff on it. Toscanini's is actually selling it, along with a few other flavors in local markets, including Formaggio Kitchen, and I believe Whole Foods as well.
pdc at 9:59AM on 06/06/06
I love Christina's but has anyone tried Cabot's in Newton, MA? It is so OLD SCHOOL! It has the feel of a 50's diner with great ice cream served in stemed glasses on silver plates. It is a true classic!
Foodislove at 10:08AM on 06/06/06
Diesel Sluggo from Tosci's.
Hot fudge from Herrell's.
Christina's for everything else.
Kristin at 3:53PM on 06/07/06
Lizzy's in Waltham. I hear rumors they're opening a second location in Harvard Square, but haven't seen anything confirmed.
gwen at 10:05PM on 06/07/06
I haven't heard about Lizzy's before. Tell me about it.
Ed Levine at 7:00AM on 06/09/06
banana ice cream at christina's. earl grey (when you can catch it) at tosci's. i miss ice cream in boston...i still haven't found anything decent in New York.
ambienttra at 11:23AM on 06/14/06
In Los Angeles (actually Alhambra) I vote for Fosselman's Ice Cream.
Local, family owned and award winning, they make not too sweet ice cream in amazing flavors. They do the classic - my dad says they have the best rum raisin he's ever had. And they do seasonal, and local. They have amazing macapuno ice cream, summer plum sorbet if you can catch it and their fresh peach sings. With all that my husband still starts with a scoop of their vanilla - it's just that good.
http://www.fosselmans.com
ohiogal at 7:05PM on 10/11/07
Come to the burbs, children. We have Kimballs, and Bedford Farms, Sullivans and Dairy Joy! You can work your way from one to the next on a tour that will make your eyes and your belly bulge out. But I have to say, Christina's rice pudding ice cream is one of my all time favorites. Once I can find a place to park my car.
challah at 2:31PM on 06/21/08
I live in LA and still dream of Christina's...
Christina's all the way!
Foodwoolf at 4:32PM on 06/21/08
Of course Steve's is a pale shadow--it was sold many years ago, and Steve Herrell moved his operation to Northampton, MA, where he's been beloved for many years. Moving back in on Boston is only right.
rosasharne at 1:21PM on 06/22/08