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| - In Charlotte, it's difficult to find anything open later in the evening, especially on a Sunday. That's why it's refreshing to discover a Pinkberry nearby that's actually open late.
We had just finished watching Julia Roberts scarf down some gelato in "Eat Pray Love" and were hungry for a tasty treat after the movie. Conveniently located, Pinkberry is just steps away from the Phillips Place movie theater, and the bright lights and line of people told us it was open for business at 9:30 on a Tuesday night.
We entered the brightly colored Pinkberry store and felt a bit overwhelmed since we had never been to one before. One of the girls behind the counter was so inviting, though, describing the process, the pricing, and readily offering us samples. She had a fantastic welcoming personality, spent so much time with us, and was so informative, how could you not buy something from her? Of course, we had already gone in with the intention of purchasing, but she confirmed that we were making a wise choice.
Here's the deal: pick your size cup, flavor of nonfat frozen yogurt, and as many toppings as will fit in the cup (when they're filling it, they seem to fill it to accommodate four toppings around the edge). Of course, it's a little cheaper to not get the toppings, but with so many tiny options, it's worth the extra fifty cents or so.
I went with a coconut frozen yogurt with shredded coconut, chocolate bits, sliced kiwi, and a pumpkin granola. It was definitely a weird combination and probably not one I'd repeat, but I loved it overall. I'm looking forward to my next Pinkberry experience and creation.
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