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While you're staring into that little gelato case, you notice Mexican Hot Chocolate. That's nice, you'll say to yourself, I think I'll have that. But, oh, wait. You see Goat Cheese-Cashew Caramel and reconsider.
By the time you're debating Sesame Fig Chocolate Chip or Cocoa Nibs with Pecans, you might remember that the owner honed her pastry skills at Scylla under Top Chef's Stephanie Izard. Your decision has become tougher. And then... you see it.
There, right in front of you: The Whiskey Gelato Bar. (You may hear a small angel sing "Hallelujah," but no guarantees.) It's a creamy, whiskey-spiked gelato dunked into even creamier milk chocolate. The whole glorious smoky-malty masterpiece has been rolled in some crispy, salty bacon. And it's on a stick. In other words, right where you want it.
Email us at blackdoggelato@gmail.com
Crain's Chicago Business
Jessica Oloroso has been making gourmet gelato and sorbet with unusual combinations of flavors for the past three years, selling it through restaurants such as Socca and Uncommon Ground. Jessica opened her own store, Black Dog Gelato, at 859 N. Damen Ave. Flavors include Mexican hot chocolate, cocoa nib with toasted pecans, goat cheese cashew caramel and sesame fig chocolate chip. Ms. Oloroso (the former pastry chef at Scylla) will also concoct seasonal flavors with fruit grown in the Midwest. Other Black Dog goodies include the whiskey gelato bar, gelato cookie sandwiches and sodas such as grapefruit mixed with peppercorn.
Location: 859 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone: 773.235.3116
Hours: friday-sunday 2-10p
Location: 1955 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone: 773.235.3116
Hours: friday-sunday 2-10p