Often at the end of a evening out, I am faced with a very unusual decision: beer or ice cream? I've most likely just finished a meal at a nice restaurant with some friends and as we decide to continue the evening, we might pass a ice cream parlor or an interesting looking bar. Do we pop inside for an ice cream or step into the bar for a nightcap? Most of the company I keep will choose the latter, but I am often tempted by the former. Since beer and ice cream do not mix, it is a decision that must be made. Until now.
I was recently in Fairfax at a "Biketoberfest" (yes, for some reason bikers and beer seem to go hand in hand...) and stumbled upon Cici Organic Gelato & Sorbetto. Cici's owner had a custom-built "gelato" bicycle that consisted of a stainless steel cooler attached to the handlebars of a vintage-style Sycip bike. How clever! Now the ringing of the bell on the handlebars means both "watch out- passing on the left" and "check this out- ice cream for all!"
The two flavors of the day were chocolate and Guinness. Guinness gelato? I had to try it. I ordered up a bowl of both flavors and was pleasantly surprised by the malty sweetness of the Guinness gelato. It paired perfectly with the chocolate and the sunny day.
Cici Gelato
17 E Blithedale Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-2423
