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| - I was impressed by the variety of gelato and sorbet flavors offered at Tutti Gelati. From grapefruit to mixed berry, I could tell just by looking that the sorbets were made with fresh fruit; The gelato flavors ranging from Stracciatella (chocolate chip) to pumpkin all looked delicious. After trying some samples, I settled on the affogato ($5.95)- a shot of espresso poured over a scoop of gelato of any flavor. I chose a scoop of Creme Brulee gelato to accompany the shot of espresso.
I don't know what happened to the gelato during the making of my affogato because the gelato I had in the affogato was not the same gelato I sampled au natural. Before being affogato-fied, the Creme Brulee gelato was yummy and smooth, with crispy flecks of burnt sugar. However, after being doused with espresso, the once smooth gelato turned gritty and powdery, making for a not-so-great treat, texture wise. Flavor wise, the affogato was good- the bitter espresso balanced the sweetness of the gelato.
I don't think I'll be visiting Tutti Gelati anytime soon. Maybe if it was closer, I would give this place another try, but because it is all the way in Lake Las Vegas, I think revisits will be hard to come by.
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