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From California to New York island, these frozen pleasures are made for you, me and everybody

ALEXANDER HARRIS

Everyone loves ice cream, but even chocolate and vanilla get boring after a while. That’s why we searched high and low to find some of the finest ice cream flavors that ever crossed a taste bud. ROSE ICE CREAM WITH CINNAMON-ROASTED ALMONDS FROM MALAI ICE CREAM – BROOKLYN, NY1 Founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Pooja Bavishi, Malai Ice Cream in Brooklyn exploded onto the scene with an array of delectable South Asian ice cream flavors, such as Masala Chai and Sweet Corn Saffron. But one flavor stands out as its most popular, a mouthwatering Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds that is a perfect balance of sweet, floral, and spiced flavors.

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ALPHONSO MANGO ICE CREAM FROM KWALITY ICE CREAM – EDISON, NJ

If you are lucky enough to live near a location of the U.S.based revival of India’s famous Kwality Ice Cream, then you already know. For the uninitiated, the new Kwality Ice Cream’s gourmet flavors are developed by co-founder and food scientist Dr. Kanti Parekh and it somehow contains no added sugar. For the ultimate experience, grab a scoop of Alphonso King Mango from the chain’s original Edison, NJ location and enjoy as the fruity taste of Ratnagiri mangos lingers in your mouth.

SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM WITH MYSOREPAK CRUMBLE FROM KOOLFI CREAMERY – SAN LEANDRO, CA

San Francisco’s Koolfi Creamery features a full slate of awesome flavors, with organic dairy and dairyfree options. With a mix of American ice cream parlor classics and Indian-inspired options that include Bombay Butterscotch with Cashew Toffee, Roasted Marshmellow, or Cookies & Cream, it is hard to choose from. Our pick, however, is the oneof-a-kind Salted Caramel with MysorePak Crumble, a ghee-laden concoction that is so rich and flavorful you have to try it to believe it.

PAAN ICE CREAM FROM NATURE’S NATURAL AND ORGANIC ICE CREAM – SAN FRANCISCO, CA

If you’re going to San Francisco, forget the flower in your hair and go straight to Nature’s Natural and Organic Ice Cream in Fremont to get a scoop of Paan ice cream. The comforting flavor is made from fresh betel leaves, fennel seeds, dates, and rose. Save room for more flavors, such as Pecan Pie, Falooda, Birthday Cake, and Chocolate Chip and go home happy.

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CEREAL MILK SOFT SERVE FROM MILK BAR – NEW YORK CITY, LOS ANGELES, AND WASHINGTON, D.C.

Remember the way the leftover milk tasted after eating all the breakfast cereal out of the bowl? Now imagine all the nostalgia one lick of Cereal Milk Soft Serve from Milk Bar will give you. This world-renowned scoop is made from a clever mix of milk, corn flakes, brown sugar and a dash of salt.

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6. BANANA BOURBON CARAMEL ICE CREAM FROM ICE CREAM JUBILEE – WASHINGTON, DC

There are plenty of parlors to get your scoop on in the D.C. area, but Ice Cream Jubilee has us salivating the most over its menu in which the Deep South meets the Far East, in flavor combinations such as Thai Iced Tea, Buttered Toast and Marmalade, and Whiskey Toasted Marshmallow. Its top selling flavor is Banana Bourbon Caramel with Jim Beam bourbon, a definite add-on to your ice cream bucket list.

THE ORIGINAL RAINBOW CONE – CHICAGO, IL

Since 1926, the Original Rainbow Cone has been serving up its signature concoction, a multilayered helping of five delightful flavors of ice cream: chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with walnuts and cherries), pistachio, and orange sherbet. Expect a wait for this oneof-a-kind treat, but trust us, it is worth it!

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GOAT CHEESE, THYME, AND HONEY ICE CREAM FROM LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS – AUSTIN, TX

Folks in Austin are known to do things a little bit differently than the rest of Texas, and making ice cream is no exception as far as Lick Honest Ice Creams is concerned. All the milk comes from locally-owned family dairy, and everything from cones to toppings are made in-house from scratch. With regionally inspired flavors such as Texas Sheet Cake, Horchata, and Hill Country Honey and Vanilla. However, standing out from the pack is superbly-balanced Goat Cheese, Thyme and Honey flavor. Sourced from all local ingredients, this flavor is not one to miss.

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TEXAS KULFI FROM SWEET CUP GELATO – HOUSTON, TX

Inspired by a trip to Italia, Jasmine Chida decided to open her own gelato shop in Houston that has gone on to become one of the city’s best spots for frozen treats. Scrumptious options include Strawberry Tres Leches, Almond Honey, and Cherry Cheesecake. But it’s Sweet Cup’s Texas Kulfi gelato that has our attention with its stunning combination of pralines, whiskey, and kulfi flavors.

CHINESE TIGER TAIL ICE CREAM FROM WONG’S ICE CREAM – TORONTO, ON

Toronto’s Chinatown is home to one of its top ice cream shops. Wong’s Ice Cream serves up a rotating selection of Asianinfused ice cream flavors like Kong Kong Milk Tea, Wasabi Honey, and Ubi. But when owner Ed Wong serves up his signature Chinese Tiger Tail – a combo of black sesame and salted duck egg yolks – run, don’t walk, for your chance to try it.