A 98-YEAR-OLD ICE CREAM SHOP FROM CHICAGO IS OPENING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Rainbow Cone, a 98-year-old ice cream shop from Chicago, is opening three locations in Southern California. The first store is slated to debut later this year in Orange County at 9527 Valley View Street in Cypress. The two other locations will be announced after the leases are signed, a rep tells Eater. Founded in 1926, Rainbow Cone is best known for its stacked ice cream slices that include five flavors perched on a single cone: chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio, and orange sherbet.
The Southern California expansion is part of the brand’s recent push to franchise since being acquired by The Buona Companies, a prominent Chicago restaurant group and Italian beef producer. The nearly century-old chain currently has 13 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Florida, with more anticipated to open in Tennessee and Texas.
To Live and Dine in LA
Painter and LA native Kate Pincus-Whitney is drawing on the food of her childhood and adolescence in her first solo exhibition, To Live and Dine in LA, at Anat Ebgi Gallery from now until August 17. Pincus-Whitney’s maximalist paintings are embedded with references to many beloved LA restaurants, including Dan Tana’s, Crudo e Nudo, Night + Market, Apple Pan, Spago, and more.
Osteria Mozza in Hawaii
For those traveling to Hawaii and missing chef Nancy Silverton’s cooking, head to the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, where the acclaimed chef has opened a branch of Osteria Mozza. On the menu are Silverton standards like ricotta and egg raviolo with browned butter sauce, grilled beef tagliata, and more. “There isn’t an end date [for the residency] as the resort is working on incorporating the full expression of Osteria Mozza into the Lanai location,” a representative tells Eater.
Afternoon tea by the sea
Sirena, the Italian restaurant on the patio and lobby at the Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, is now serving afternoon tea on select Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. for $85 per person. The menu was created by chefs David Almany and Thessa Diadem and includes tea, savories like cheese and onion biscuits, a trio of scones (plain, blueberry, and coffee date) with accouterments, and desserts. Reservations are available on Resy.
McConnell’s Ice Creams x See’s Candies
Southern California sweet seekers will adore the latest collaboration between McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams and See’s Candies. The four new flavors mash up the best of both brands, including Vanilla with California Brittle, salt-roasted almonds, and chocolate ganache ribbons; Coffee with Molasses Chips; Chocolate with Polar Bear Paws; and Banana Cream with Toffee-ettes. Get a scoop at all McConnell’s locations or order online for nationwide shipping.
Altadena gets a new shoppy shop
A new shoppy shop called Minik Market debuted on Lake Avenue in Altadena about a month ago and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Named for the Turkish word meaning “tiny” or “small,” Minik stocks organic produce, specialty chocolates, snacks, tortillas, and more. On Thursday through Sunday, Minik carries half a dozen or so pastries from Clark Street and sourdough loaves from Bub & Grandma’s.
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