The Inside Scoop on Yala: A Greek Ice Cream Shop Coming to Georgetown | Eater DC
"An artisanal Greek-style ice cream shop in Georgetown that draws on the Rhodes tradition, offering a creamy yet light texture achieved through technique and a base of farm-fresh cream plus premium Mediterranean-sourced ingredients. The owner emphasizes a carefully balanced milk-and-cream-to-sugar ratio so the desserts stay light and not overly sweet, and the menu blends Greek classics like baklava and cherry studded with chocolate chunks with American favorites such as rocky road and cookies and cream; a strawberry vegan sorbet and several frozen Greek yogurt options (promised to taste markedly different from standard frozen yogurt) are also available. Inspired by the founder’s childhood summers in Rhodes and dedicated to his late grandfather—whose cartoon appears throughout the decor—the concept stresses hospitality, family-oriented service, and making ice cream that brings joy; the shop opened in Georgetown on National Ice Cream Day (July 20)." - Nicole Schaller
