I got hooked on gelato in North Beach in San Francisco. I discovered this fantastic little place this weekend (there is gelato that tastes like blueberry muffins; how did I not know of its existence until now!?) and spent a few glorious minutes eating some of the creamiest, yummiest concoction.
The best part here is the variety. Literally dozens of flavors to choose from. While standing in the line that was nearly out the door, I read a printout of yelp reviews--one of which suggested ordering a variety of flavors in one cup. Brilliant. I ordered half dark chocolate stracciatella and half strawberry cheesecake in one cup (ugly cups, sorry-- plain white would be classier! but how am I complaining when there is heaven. in my mouth.). The strawberry cheesecake won me over far more than the chocolate, but that's the beauty of ordering different flavors.
I officially have a new Saturday ritual in the form of gelato. I think I'll spend weekdays devising strategies for choosing gelato flavors only to order on a whim when the weekend arrives. Mercurio's Mulberry, you are my new obsession.