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"When the weather heats up, head to Carmela Ice Cream, a small-batch shop that never uses additives like emulsifiers or stabilizers and relies on whole milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, and cane sugar for rich, bold seasonal flavors such as brown sugar vanilla bean, rocky road, and espresso. Founder Jessica Mortarotti also creates unique blends—cucumber sorbet, Guinness, and a lavender honey among them—and sells tempting ice cream sandwiches smashed between chocolate cookies. Mortarotti has taught ice cream-making classes in the charming shop for years, and this fall will be the last time they're offered, so be sure to sign up." - Eater Staff