I went to Swensen’s in Russian Hill tonight with two friends. I ordered a small sundae with banana ice cream and hot fudge. Came with whipped cream, cherry and nuts, but I opted for no nuts. I am very picky when it comes to...

We’re having a make-your-own-sundae party the night before our wedding in a few weeks. Where would you suggest we go for the ice cream? Normally I’m a big fan of Toscanini’s, but their half gallons are fairly...

Ifyou’re willing to drive to Queens, there’s supposed to be the last remaining Jahn’s ice cream parlor. They used to have something called the “Kitchen Sink” which I think would fulfill your dreams....

of times, but had admired the owner’s style ever since his short lived Bentonwood Cafe days... Thought I’d try their homemade Ice cream. Settled on a small hot fudge sundae, which you have to be careful with, so the...

Caruso’s in Dowagiac, MI—they even make candy in-house. Hand dipped ice cream, milkshakes in the silver canister... Dowagiac is very non touristy but has some nice lakes nearby.

Jon Snyder, founder of New York’s acclaimed Il Laboratorio del Gelato (and creator of the original Ciao Bella gelato), explains how he eats a pint of ice cream.

Must-have appliance of experimental pro chefs, the Pacojet is expensive but makes heavenly ice cream.

Packed with nut flavor.

Tasty enough to eat on its own, this slightly salted caramel sauce is a great addition to sundaes or whisked into your next hot chocolate.

This week’s mission: fake fancy mac ’n' cheese, and real fancy gelato.

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

Creamy, rich, and packed with vanilla beans.

Tequila, canela, and milk chocolate share the spotlight in this custardy combination.

Maple syrup is great for breakfast but better in a creamy dessert.

Lock in the fresh flavor of strawberries by freezing them in a batch of rich ice cream.