* Charming little ice cream nook *
The co-owners Vincent & Ngoc greeted us as we stepped into the small take-away storefront framed by a brightly coloured welcoming exterior (http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/0EnXIr4UQTemA0R2hlyR8g?select=0zwQbm8a2P48S9QrMMoqKQ).
There was a small selection of freshly made premium ice creams and sorbets, and Ngoc was like a friendly neighbourhood pusher handing out free combination samples (that first addictive taste is always free, right?).
Ngoc: "Try this passionfruit sorbet with vanilla ice cream."
Us: (Silent appreciation of the complex flavours)
Ngoc: "Try this 72% chocolate with mango sorbet."
Us: (Silent appreciation continuing)
Ngoc: "Have you tried....."
It went on and before we got to order we had pretty much tried all of the selection of flavours (without even asking!). They were all superb, but her first two were the winners.
Ngoc also gave away a little secret about the 72% chocolate ice "cream" in that it doesn't have any cream in it. She makes it with milk and butter to control the fat content. Go figure! It was delicious, particularly when paired with the sweet and creamy yet slightly acidic mango. The perfect flavour pairing.
The tart passionfruit sorbet complemented the smooth rich vanilla ice cream in what I can only describe as a creamsicle styled for the sophisticated palate.
My enjoyment of both was so high that I actually forgot to snap any photos - sorry!
This place is a gem, with really friendly service from the co-owners who clearly have a strong passion for producing the best product possible.