L'Albero dei Gelati

There are cut-out hearts hanging from the awning above L’Albero dei Gelati with words like “All Natural” and “No Artificial Flavors” painted on them. Naturally, Park Slope parents flock to this spot, but its all natural gelato is truly some of the city's best ice cream. On a sticky summer night you may stand in line behind a PTA president and a child who’s smarter than you, but the PTA gossip is hot, and the tall cone of gianduia and stracciatella at the other end will be better than whatever you had for dinner. Keep an eye out for their seasonal flavors—we once had a ricotta, tomato, and basil flavor here that reminded us that tomatoes are indeed a fruit and should start acting more like it.

photo credit: MG Giugliano