Showing posts with label Gelato Pazzo Caffe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gelato Pazzo Caffe. Show all posts

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Habemus Gelatum

Two weeks ago I lamented about my search for the ever fleeting "real" gelato. For me, neither Sucre nor La Divina makes the cut in terms of texture (which, in my opinion, is what separates gelato from ice cream). After being inspired both by our commenters' suggestions and finishing the Crescent City Classic, I once again embarked on my search for the city's best gelato. And I found it at...

Gelato Pazzo Caffe. Congratulations, Pigna family. You deliver the smoothest, softest, richest, creamiest gelato these taste buds have savored. Above is a half 'n half cup of chocolate and hazelnut. Mrs. Pigna also alerted us to the "Cicconut" flavor (hazelnut with nutella) that unfortunately was not part of that day's selections. The gelato base includes milk from Smith Creamery - as does the base at La Divina. Maybe it's the "imported Italian special mixing equipment" that makes the difference? I don't know they do it, but I'm glad they do.

On a related note, Oak Street (where Gelato Pazzo is located) is undergoing major construction right now. As you can see below, the street is completely torn up and impassable by car. However, all of the Oak St. Merchants are still open for business. So if you're in need of a new pair of white bucks, swing by Haase's and you can stop by Gelato Pazzo next door. Two birds. One stone.

Gelato Pazzo Caffe - Eagle