[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

I was just at Sundaes & Cones, checking in on the Toasted Coconut Ice Cream we recently wrote up, when something else caught my eye. Next to black sesame ice cream tube was another flavor. Soft, pale green, creamy in appearance—could it possibly be avocado ice cream? And indeed it was, much to my surprise and happiness. The girl behind the counter said they recently introduced it and that it was selling "like crazy." No surprise there; the natural butter-rich texture of avocado only enhances their already creamy and dense ice cream base. It's hardly sweet, the somewhat nutty, smooth fruit flavor clear and upfront. I like it best paired with the taro, as seen in the photo: both gentle and yet deep and memorable flavors. Next time, I'm returning for an avocado milkshake!

Sundaes & Cones

95 East 10th Street, New York NY 10003 (map)
212-979-9398
sundaescones.com

About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan writes A Passion For Food, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.