mitchell's ice cream (in san francisco, california)
go ahead, grab a number and press your nose against the glass of this tiny ice creamery, as you wait to hear your turn being called over the speaker. and, let me tell you... it is well worth the wait.
after a few years of mitchell's under my belt (literally), i have become a pavlov dog experiment. just the mention of this parlor makes me begin to salivate for the unsurpassable richness, flavor and texture of their prized treats. i should not lead you on to believe that i have nearly even tried all of the flavors. truth be told, i can barely get past the first few flavors (that i have originally ordered)...one of which is grasshopper pie. let's just say it makes cookies and cream look like the junior olympics of flavors, compared to this taffy-like mint ice cream loaded with chocolate fudge, crumbled cookies and maybe even chocolate chips (it is difficult to perfectly document all the major players in this cold concoction, as i am always tipsy from the taste and honestly can't remember all of the components when i am done).
now, a true ice cream shop (not shoppe) does need to have the cred factor with at least one outstanding basic flavor (chocolate and/or vanilla and/or strawberry) to prove that they didn't just "get lucky" throwing a bunch of hard-to-beat sweet ingredients into the pot and arrive on a winning combo. i can assure you that the chocolate is "the total package," simple, creamy and the perfect sweetness. as for the vanilla, strawberry and other tempters.... tbd...as long as i can overcome my usual flavor hurdles.
ps- *picture features chocolate ice cream (mentioned above) and a scoop of orange sherbet (not just for kids). don't be fooled by the 2 spoons in the picture. i don't really share.
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