I must preface this post by saying I am a complete brat when it comes to gelato, also known as Italian ice cream, also known as the grand-daddy of delicious. When I lived in Rome, I ate gelato every single day- sometimes twice- even during the winter months. The gelato in Rome has a distinct texture and creaminess that I find is rarely duplicated, and was able to find in few other cities in Italy, or around Europe.
The same goes for gelato in the US. I tried gelato at a few spots around the States, places claiming to have imported their ingredients direct from Italy. And while some of these gelaterias may have come close, I had never found Italian ice cream that I felt was made just right until I visited Baci in New York. I walked in, saw the variety of flavors, and went straight for a scoop of the chocolate hazelnut. I took a bite and was instantly reminded of sitting by the Trevi fountain on a hot day, admiring its beauty, enjoying my ice cream. The flavor and texture were just like those of good Roman ice cream. This gelato made me, in a word, happy.
Side note: I also tried the mint chip and banana flavors that day. A-mazing.
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Baci Gelato
591 Willis Ave.
Williston Park, NY 10011
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