In August it’s as if the streets of New York turn into hot plates, so scolding you could cook an egg right out on the sidewalk, i.e. it’s much more desirable to be at the beach this time of year. But if you happen to be out and about on these steamy blocks, what cold, creamy dessert comes to mind? Ice cream of course (and sorbet and gelato, too.) Rather than trudge around in search of a cone, go directly to one of these shops to cool off; they serve the best scoops in the city.
• Il Laboratorio del Gelato/95 Orchard St below Delancey St
Must-try flavors: earl grey, thai chili chocolate
• Chinatown Ice Cream Factory/65 Bayard Street near Mott
Must-try flavors: ginger, green tea
• Cones/272 Bleecker St b/w Morton & Jones
Must-try flavors: watermelon sorbet, hazelnut
• Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory/Fulton Ferry Landing, near The River Café
Must-try flavor: the standards are best here—vanilla, chocolate, chocolate chip
• Momofuku Milk Bar/207 2nd Ave at 13th St
Must-try flavor: cereal milk soft serve (yes, really!)
