64 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM Go-to gelato places to cool down on those hot summer days. the beat on your eats You won’t find suspiciously green pistachio or day-glo strawberry here. Everything is made from scratch with no preservatives or food coloring, just organic, seasonal ingredients, fresh milk and cream. Don’t miss the mouthwatering, dairy-free sorbetto in flavors like fig, mango, raspberry and peach. 664 Laurel Street, Suite B. Open daily. caffe stellato PALO ALTO You’ll find a ton of choices tucked into this tiny shop located just off University Avenue. With a rainbow row of 40 flavors, there’s something for everyone here. Those seeking a little decadence will want to try the bourbon butter pecan or Kahlua dutch almond, while those who prefer fruitier flavors can make gulino gelato HALF MOON BAY Making dessert into an art form, the folks at Gulino Gelato whip up their constantly rotating flavors from scratch. No matter what they have displayed in the freezer when you visit—be it creamy creme brûlée or mouthwatering white chocolate—you’re in for a treat. There are also plenty of inventive options on the sorbetti side. Think strawberry-basil, grapefruit and lemon-lime. But why stop there? This gelateria also offers hot-from-the-pan bubble waffles and crepes. Another benefit is its location doors down from the Full Hearts Arcade. So embrace your inner kid and drop by to try your hand at the Jaws pinball machine or win a stuffie from the claw machine. 330 Main Street, Suite 101. Open Thursday to Sunday. gelataio SAN CARLOS Always, always get the chocolate drizzle. A wafer cookie takes a quick plunge under a stream of molten Belgian chocolate (milk or dark, your choice) and is twirled atop your frozen treat, leaving a lacy, crunchy flourish. {food coloring} refreshing choices like strawberry honey lavender, mango and Meyer lemon. At your back, the wall is stocked floor-to-ceiling with nostalgic treats. So throw in a box of Pocky or some Trolli Peachie Os with your order. You know you want to. 435 Emerson Street. Open daily. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: PIZZERIA DELFINA
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