THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006
OFF THE HILL
FOOD
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No need to SCREAM for ice cream Choose from a plethora of ice cream vendors to satisfy all types of midnight munchies
BY MALINDA OBSORNE
On Massachusetts Street, you need not walk more than two blocks to encounter a purveyor of ice cream.
In fact, corporate and local chains fill the city landscape from every corner with each one taking pride in its "super premium" ice cream — whatever that means.
With such an extensive list of ice cream places to choose from, a person can easily get lost among the choices for mix-ins and cones.
Here is a breakdown of what some of the local ice cream parlors bring to the chilled mixing table.
Sylas and Maddy's 1014 Massachusetts St
This locally owned family business appeals to the taste buds and the ears with flavors like Rock Chocolate Jayhawk — chunks of fudge and brownies — or Peanut Butter Freak — Reese's peanut butter cups and chocolate.
Manager Jacob Mitchell also noted the difference between other stores' ice cream and Sylas and Maddy is that their ice cream contains 14 percent cream compared to the normal 10 to 12 percent at other stories, making the ice cream, well, creamier.
The best part, however, is that they deliver. You actually have to order it from Wheat State Pizza, but for $3.99 a pint or $6.99 a quart, you don't even have to move more than a few feet. Truly that is the definition of gluttony.
Coldstone Creamery 647 Massachusetts St.
The 16 flavors offered make decisions on what to order easy at first, but then there are the assorted mix-ins.
If the frenetic mushing and pounding action doesn't mesmerize you, then the singing might. Servers must sing when they receive a tip.
Manager Scott Self said auditions occasionally were held for applicants, just to make sure they could carry a tune.
The best night to stop by? Wednesday, which is College Night where you can buy one and get one free.
Truly desperate college students can sign up for the birthday program by picking up a card at the store or registering on the company's Web site.
ng on the company's web site. On your proven birthday — No, this is not the Hawk and an id is required
the store will send you a coupon for free ice cream via e-mail.
Ben and Jerry's 818 Massachusetts St.
Sure it's a national chain but it still seems to fit in with the neighbors just fine.
Already after opening in January, owner Jason Harris said the store had partnered with the Lawrence Art Center for an event and also sponsored the Lawrence High School film festival.
Call them ice cream jockeys who care -- though they don't care about your waistline.
In fact, one of its newest flavors this year is Black & Tan, which features chocolate and cream stout ice cream.
And you thought a pint of Guinness had a lot of calories.
Sheridan's 2030 W. 23rd St.
The Overland Park-based chain takes a different path and goes the custard route.
This differs from ice cream
that it's smoother a thicker, served about 25 degrees warmer than ice cream and contains less air,10 to 20 percent versus 50 to 90 percent in ice cream.
The concrete are the main attraction but the shakes, floats and malts are nothing to sneeze at either.
made cakes come in quite handy too for when you're in a pinch on a friend's unexpected birthday.
Dairy Queen
1835 Massachusetts
St.
If you prefer your ice cream to be soft, then Dairy Queen remains the place to beat.
Its blizzards continually please any palate or sweet tooth craving. The pre-
Baskin Robbins 1524 W.23rd St.
This chain has been around so long it has reached the ridiculous concoction stage in an attempt to lure more customers.
Point in case — its Nutty S' Mores Cappuccino Blast. This takes Rocky Road ice cream blended with coffee and marshmallow topping, topped off with chocolate and graham cracker crust.
No matter what, though, you can't go wrong with any of the original 31 flavors. Just don't bother going on your birthday, free 2.5 ounce scoops are limited to 13-year-olds and younger. Whatever.
Get it DUNN. Twice a Week.
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