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| - I was away from Montreal for a good handful of hot summer days. "I can't believe I haven't had an ice cream from Bilboquet yet this summer!" I cried upon return. But my friends, they couldn't stop talking about this place Kem CoBa, the new artisanal iced treat kid on the block. Something had shifted while I was away.
And so, after having been suitably plied with gin and tonic at a literary event one night, my friend and I made a late night stop at Kem CoBa. It's a small, brightly coloured shop on Fairmount. It's takeout only, but that's perfect for a summer stroll through Mile End. The owners, a couple, are very friendly. I stood there indecisively, and Vincent offered tasting samples to help me make the tough choice.
My friend has fallen for their homemade soft serve, a twist of two flavours that changes every so often. The ice cream and sorbet flavours are unusual and inspired. I opted for sorbet - half hibiscus and half mint-lime. Sublime, my friends.
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