Gelato

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Capogiro Owners Stephanie and John Reitano Declare Bankruptcy

Ten months after Capogiro shocked gelato lovers and Philly food scenesters by announcing that it was closing all locations, founders Stephanie and John Reitano have […]

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All the Gelato You Should Be Eating in Philly Right Now

Ice cream is everywhere in Philly. But great gelato, ice cream’s denser, creamier, more flavorful cousin, is harder to find — especially as we face our […]

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This Kensington Coffee Shop Is About to Drop Philly’s Fanciest Ice Cream Sandwich

Kensington’s Flow State Coffee Bar is unique not just for its reserve-ahead co-working stations or the massive, kaleidoscopic mural inside the cafe. It’s also co-owned by Melanie Diamond-Manlusoc — who, back […]

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Capogiro to Close All Stores After 16 Years

Scoop one out for an OG of Philadelphia’s second restaurant renaissance. Capogiro, the gelateria whose silky, scratch-made Italian-style frozen desserts earned international acclaim, has announced that […]

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David Katz Talks Little Pete’s Love, McGillin’s Hate, and His New Gelato Career

Capogiro Gelato just announced that the company is moving toward national expansion. To that end, Capogiro has hired as its culinary director Philly chef David […]

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Flow State CoffeeBar Is Just About Ready to Open

Kensington’s newest coffee bar and gelateria is just about ready to open. Flow State CoffeeBar is set to debut at 2413 Frankford Avenue later this week. […]

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Capogiro’s University City Outpost Is Closing

Sad news for gelato lovers west of the Schuylkill: Capogiro has made the decision to close its location at 3925 Walnut Street.

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Meet South Philly’s Old-Timey Ice Cream Man

What’s your dream job? Chris D’Emilio asked himself that question a few years ago. And by any standard, he’s made his dream a reality in […]

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Gelato Cat Bike Ride Combines Gelato, Cats, Bikes

Flow State CoffeeBar on Frankford Avenue is set to open sometime this fall. In the meantime, the owners are having some summertime fun with a […]

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Drink Your Dessert With Amari Floats at Plenty

Move over, affogato. Be gone, boozy milkshakes. Plenty Cafe has introduced a new way to get that bittersweet fix.

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Capogiro Launches Scarily Delicious Halloween Flavors

Capogiro Gelato has introduced Halloween-themed gelato and sorbetto flavors at all locations including Capofitto Gelateria and Pizzeria in Old City.  “We like to change our flavor selection seasonally,” […]

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Pizza Happy Hour and Summer Specials at Capofitto

Capofitto Pizzeria + Gelateria will be hosting late night pizza “happy hours” on Mondays and Tuesdays this summer. Dubbed the Pizzata (which is Italian slang for pizza […]

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Capogiro + Bluecoat Means Blueberry Gin Gelato

Philadelphia Distilling, makers of  Bluecoat American Dry Gin, and Capogiro Gelato are teaming up for several collaboration gelato flavors. Now through Labor Day, all five Capogiro […]

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Gran Caffe L’Aquila Is Indeed Grand

Gran Caffe L’Aquila opened a week ago at 1716 Chestnut Street. The bi-level space is open from morning to night, offering Italian coffee, pastries, gelato, […]

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Capogiro Gets Zoning Approval for Old City Cafe

Yesterday, Capogiro won zoning approval for their proposed cafe in Old City. The cafe will be on the first floor of 233 Chestnut Street, next […]