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Boston Ice Cream Museum Is Coming! Is It Serendipity?

Author Jaybeau Jones

When you read the headline: Boston Ice Cream Museum Is Coming, I have to tap the breaks for a minute. A MUSEUM? That means the item on display could be no longer available? A thing of the past? Whoa….!

In this new world of weight loss pens, ok I get the message. We all need to think about what we eat, MOST of the time. But sometimes, when we deserve it (which is always) there is NOTHING, I mean NOTHING better than a cone, more than one scoop of delicious ice cream. Or, how about a Boston brownie sundae? 

Ice Cream Trip To New York City

Last July, we took a day trip to New York City. You’d be surprised how easy it can be using the Acela Train. We left early in the morning and got back before midnight. I won’t lie. One of the most fun things we did was take one of those pedicabs rides. It’s the guy on a bike peddling you in a cart, recklessly on a busy, somewhat dangerous streets of New York City. It’s the most exciting, exhilarating, brush with death I have ever experienced. You come within INCHES away from giant buses, (love that exhaust) cabs, Ubers and limos. When the kid driving asked me if I wanted music, I said “no…than….”NEW YOOOOORRRRRRRK, CONCRETE JUNGLE, WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE OFFFFFFF.” Alicia Keys comes BLASTING LOUD out of the speakers as I scream WATCH OUT FOR THAT BUS!!!! “What,” the driver said…..”NEW YORRRRRRRKKKKKKKK.”

Well if you’re reading this, you know we didn’t perish in an Empire State of Mind. We DID arrive at the famous Serendipity 3 restaurant. I had the most delicious $22 dollar ice cream sundae that I had ever tasted. John Cusack would have been proud.

Boston Ice Cream Museum

In some way the Serendipity 3 restaurant could be considered an ice cream museum, as it was used as a back drop for the famous John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale romance film.  Well we are getting an ice cream museum of our own in Boston’s historic seaport:

According to Boston 25:

The Museum of Ice Cream is a global brand that provides a multi-sensory experience, like:

A Sprinkle Pool: Each Museum of Ice Cream has a uniquely designed sprinkle pool featuring hundreds of antimicrobial and biodegradable sprinkles-

Fenway Park Inspired Carnival: A fantastical midway that pays homage to Boston’s Fenway Park complete with columns designed to replicate baseball bats and games inspired by the sport-

It arrives next year.

Why wasn’t THAT museum around for MY 6th grade field trip?

Jaybeau Jones’s radio career has brought him from New York City’s #1 station Z-100 and America’s Top 40 to WROR! Currently, JayBeau’s distinctive voice can be heard not only on WROR but also on Sirius XM’s 70’s Channel and on Dunkin Donut’s in-store radio. Jaybeau’s other life is his writing. In 2012 he launched “Heroes Mentors and Friends” a book about well-being and positive thinking. Jaybeau lives in the area and has two grown children, Jordan and Matthew. Jaybeau loves spending time in nature and spending every second with his wife Heidi and the kids. Jaybeau likes to write about pop culture, music, and personal growth. Jaybeau also loves to write his own backyard in Boston.

4 Great Places To Find Sicilian Pizza In Massachusetts

  • Pinocchio's Pizza - Cambridge

    Tucked into a quaint New England, Harvard Square street, Pinocchio’s is where you need to go if you want Sicilian pizza of all varieties. It’s also where you will see Mark Zuckerberg’s photo all over the wall. This was the go-to spot for Zuck while he was attending Harvard. In fact, it’s a place he still makes sure to stop into when in town. As for the pizza, there are 20 different toppings you can find atop the hot Sicilian pies. These pies come in a 9-slice or 15-slice size option. The 15-slice pie comes in two boxes and can feed up to nine people. During the school months, Pinocchio’s stays open until 2 am on weekends.

  • Galleria Umberto - Boston

    At 289 Hanover Street in the North End of Boston, Umberto’s can be easy to miss. However, once you recognize their old-school sign, you know you are in for a treat. They are old-school: it is a cash-only establishment where the large trays of piping hot Sicilian pies are continuously served. Typically, it’s cheese only, but you will not be disappointed as no other flavor is needed. The single line usually reaches the door, but it moves quickly. It also gives you time to decide which arancini (their famous rice ball) you’d like to add to your order.

     

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  • Leone's - Somerville

    Leone’s Pizza and Sub has been family-owned and operated since 1954. They are located right on Broadway and open seven days per week, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Their Sicilian pizza is the standard menu option here. It is available by the slice, in a half tray or full tray. The whole tray also comes in two boxes (16 slice) and costs $40. Their Sicilian pies also come in a tomato basil option and a spinach and garlic. Leone’s sub menu contains over 30 options. This includes a fried meatball sub.

    Authentic New York style Sicilian pizza in pan

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  • Pino's Pizza - Brighton

    Right in the heart of Cleveland Circle, Pino’s is a fan-favorite of Boston College students. Though the crust is a perfect combination of pillow and crunch, the secret here is actually in the sauce. Pino’s describes it as “delicious, garlicky tomato sauce with in-house seasoning, cooked on a pan.” $20 gets you nine Sicilian slices at Pino’s. If you want to add variety to your order, they also have alfredo pies, white pies, and buffalo chicken. Like Pinocchio’s, Pino’s stays open until the early morning hours on the weekend to help accommodate the college crowd.

    A square Sicilian slice of pizza with basil on top. White background.

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