It\u2019s one of those hot, wish-I-could-walk-down-the-street-wearing-nothing kind of days in New York. Not the most pleasant feeling in the world, and yet these sticky, sweaty summer weeks will breeze by, so we say let\u2019s make the best of it. Leaf peeping and apple picking will arrive soon enough, but in the meantime, why not take a refreshing walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and indulge in some sweet frozen goodness?<\/p>\n
Whether you like your scoops fruity, vegan, organic, or just plain old-fashion thick and rich, here are three very different places where we love to cool off.<\/p>\n
1. Ample Hills Creamery\u00a0<\/strong>| 305 Nevins St., Gowanus or visit their Brooklyn Bridge Park or Vanderbilt locations |(347) 725-4061 | amplehills.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ample Hills makes ice cream the old-fashioned way, slowly and by hand. They start with hormone-free milk and cream from grass-fed cows and add quality ingredients. \u00a0Mix-ins, like honeycomb candy and brownies, are made in-house, from scratch. If licking their yummy sweet stuff is not enough, join one of their master classes and learn to make-it-yourself. 2. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory <\/strong>| 97 Commercial St | 718.246.3963 | brooklynicecreamfactory.com<\/a> 3<\/strong>. Blue Marble\u00a0<\/strong>|186 Underhill Ave., Prospect Heights|718.399.6926|\u00a0bluemarbleicecream.com<\/a>
\nCool off with this:<\/strong>\u00a0 Try \u00a0Snap Mallow Pop, a de-constructed Rice Krispies treat or \u00a0The Munchies, a crunchy jumble of pretzels, potato chip, Ritz crackers and M & Ms.
\nCost:<\/strong> Scoops start at \u00a0$4.95 for a small.<\/p>\n
\nThis is a perfect no frills place for date night and yet it\u2019s almost too romantic. Experience an old-time lick under the carriage house\u2019s red-shelled roof while enjoying the cinematic views of the city skyline.
\nCool off with this:<\/strong> Choose from the classic strawberry, vanilla and chocolate egg-free ice creams or go a little wild with Peaches and Cream or Butter Pecan.
\nCost:<\/strong> A cool $4.75 for a scoop, but just be aware that it’s cash only.<\/p>\n
\nHead into this native Brooklyn joint for fresh organic flavors and uber sustainable business practices such as their biodegradable bowls. Their delightful seasonal flavors are sure to keep you coming back for as long as the heat lasts\u2014or at least until you\u2019ve tried each and every kind\u2026 at least three times.
\nCool off with this:<\/strong>\u00a0The Mexican Chocolate is the perfect mix of spicy cinnamon and deep chocolate with crunchy chocolate chunks and almonds for texture.
\nCost:<\/strong> A cool $5 for a scoop.<\/p>\n