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This Aussie-themed spot specializes in ice cream, sorbet and chocolates that use all-natural ingredients. But despite the Down Under trappings, it's actually the first U.S. outpost of a booming Netherlands chain. At least the "homemade" claim is no gimmick! Desserts are whipped up daily: Smooth, richly textured ice cream served slightly above freezing temperature, with a consistency somewhere between gelato and soft serve comes in chocolate, vanilla and six or so other ever-changing flavors; among the sorbets are a tart apple as well as a refreshing melon. The buttery Belgian-style chocolates, flown in from Amsterdam, are decorated with transfers of aboriginal art: Dreamers are filled with white ganache, almond or coconut while open-topped Bonzers get their kick from crushed nuts or spices. The shop has a sort of tribal-mod design, with shiny aluminum surfaces, and an aboriginal patterned floor. During nice weather, the glass storefront opens up to provide sidewalk seating as well. — Simon Spelling

Coffee, lattes, espressos and hot chocolate are also on the menu, as well as a delicious coffee ice cream shake.

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