I was on a road trip in Virginia and was in the mood for some ice cream. After a quick web search for nearby places, I found Nathan's Dairy Bar just a few miles away in Manassas. When I got there, Nathan's had a long line. But it was worth the wait.
Tag: Ice Cream
Sweet Finishes
After going to a festival in Columbia, MD, I was in the mood for some ice cream. There was an ice cream truck at the festival, but I wanted something from the area. A web search found a likely place nearby. Owned and operated by two local entrepreneurs, Sweet Finishes exceeded my expectations.
Casa Rosada – Artisan Gelato
It was a hot, 90° day in May. I was in Alexandria, Virginia and decided I could use some ice cream. There are lots of options in Alexandria, but Casa Rosada - Artisan Gelato caught my eye. I went there and was not disappointed.
Yala – Greek Ice Cream
It was National Ice Cream Day and a new ice cream parlor was opening in Georgetown. The lines were long and the day was hot, but it was worth it. Yala Greek Ice Cream is like no other.
The Pink Poodle
I was in King George Virginia, attending a festival on a warm fall day. Afterwards, I was in the mood for some local ice cream. There was such a place in nearby Colonial Beach, Virginia, an historic beach town situated on the Potomac River. Located near the boardwalk area, covered with bright colors, The Pink Poodle can't be missed.
Red Fox Creamery
Early last winter, I was on a road trip to Winchester, Virginia. I decided to explore its main street, North Loudoun St, which has been made into a scenic pedestrian thoroughfare. Among the many restaurants and shops, one place stood out from the rest. An old fashioned ice cream parlor called Red Fox Creamery.
Lake Effect Ice Cream
Lake Effect Ice Cream, a small artisanal ice cream maker in Western New York, has become one of my go to spots for ice cream.
The Baked Bear
I was looking way a place to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, when I came across a list of the best ice cream places in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Baked Bear was the place that interested me the most. I soon found out, they have the best ice cream sandwiches in the world.
The End of the Ice Cream Trail
The past few years I have been visiting all the dairies on the Maryland Ice Cream Trail. The trail, a promotion by Maryland's Depart of Agriculture, highlights family run dairy farms in the State. With Deliteful Dairy in Williamsport Maryland, I have been to them all.
Stam’s Soda Fountain
I was in Chestertown, Maryland for their yearly "Tea Party" festival. On the main street in town, I found an interestingly looking old fashioned ice cream parlor. After a few hours of festive going, I returned. Turns out, Stam's serves fabulous home made ice cream.
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