1. 1. Öko

   152 Fifth Ave., nr. Douglass St., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-398-3671

   The newest contender brings an ecofriendly design and locally produced Greek-style strained yogurt to the fro-yo-and-diced-fruit fray.

2. 2. Yoláto

   120 Macdougal St., nr. Bleecker St.; 212-228-6303 (and other locations)

   This stepchild of a Jersey gelateria takes an experimental approach to its range of flavors and delivers its product by Vespa.

3. 3. Pinkberry

   7 W. 32nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-695-9631 (and other locations)

   The L.A. arriviste that launched the trend is signing leases up and down Manhattan, banking on our insatiable appetite for ostensibly healthy snacks.

4. 4. 40 Carrots

   Bloomingdale’s Basement, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St.; 212-705-2000

   Several generations of midtown females have subsisted on this soft-serve stuff during shopping expeditions.

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