Gelato a Go-Go at Piccomolo
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, September 30th, 2011
Piccomolo in Fair Oaks Mall
I know, it’s not really ice cream weather anymore but I, for one, can always be talked into a sweet treat. And Piccomolo is where I love to go to get my fix!
According to their website, gelato is the stuff of legends. Supposedly created in northern Italy, in the small town of Dolomite, gelato was served during the winter seasons to tourists traveling through the mountains. Over the years, sales of this sweet, cold treat became such an attraction that it developed into the main source of income for the people of Dolomite. However, since only tourists and privileged families could afford it, gelato artisans began migrating throughout Europe, spreading the word of their invention everywhere they went.
The reason I love this particular gelateria is because, like me, they always want to know exactly what’s going into their food. Not only do they always use all-natural ingredients, but their gelato is naturally sucrose-free (that means no added sugar, kids) and low in cholesterol. It’s sort of a way to have your cake and eat it too.
And just because it is naturally low in sugar doesn’t mean they skimp on the taste. Real, natural fruit creates real big flavors like harvest peach, mango and strawberry kiwi. All their ice cream is made fresh daily and flavors rotate so you’ll rarely see the same selection twice.
Strawberry kiwi and chocolate-strawberry swirl = yum
Did I mention that all their “sorbetto” (fruit gelato) is non-dairy and fat-free?
Even the dairy gelato, with decadent flavors such as peanut butter, coconut and fudge use all natural ingredients, real milk and does not contain any preservatives.
Check out their cute little graph, telling you exactly why their gelato is fat and carb smart.
Piccomolo used to have a store in Old Town Fairfax, but has recently shut down for reasons unknown. So now, with only one VA location in Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, I can only hope that word spreads of how awesome this place is and more start popping up. Until then, visit the mall, make a day out of it and rest assured you can enjoy this treat guilt-free! Check out our list of more yummy gelato joints in your area here!
Piccomolo - 11931U Fair Oaks Mall
– Jennie Whistler
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