Ice Cream is the dessert of the summer and national Ice Cream Day is coming up July 16th. Whether you indulge on the cool savory treat often, or only look for a once and awhile excuse to taste your favorite cone, there are several opportunities to grab some ice cream here on the Upper West Side.
Ice Cream Blizzard: NYC’s Ice Cream Blizzard event will take place on National Ice Cream Day here on the Upper West Side. Just a few blocks downtown from The Sagamore, try out a new flavor or get a taste of your favorite! Several artisanal ice cream makers from all over the NY and NJ area will be in attendance serving their best ice cream flavors. There will also be several other booths filled with crafts, art and other items where you can shop around while enjoying the cool cone of your choice on a hot summer day.
Emack & Bolio’s: This local shop is just minutes from The Sagamore and the perfect spot to celebrate National Ice Cream Day if you are looking for something fun and unique. Flavors include Space Cake, Grasshopper Pie, Caramel Moose Prints and Chocolate Flake.They offer much more than just ice cream as well! Top off your ice cream with a flavored cone, have some made into a milkshake, smoothie or try their yogurt! If you are looking for a truly unique experience, order a slice of their famous ice cream cake. The ice cream piazza’s start with the crust made of brownie, and the filing includes vanilla bean speck ice cream, hot fudge and marshmallow. This sweet pizza is topped off with chocolate drizzle and chocolate raspberry flavoring.
Grand Bazaar NYC
100 West 77th Street
New York, NY 10024
Amsterdam Ave
Between 78th & 79th
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-2747