It's gonna be a long, hot summer in the Northern Hemisphere! The column 'Wet Hot OC Summer' is here to share the best ice cream trucks around the city, teach you how to pack the perfect picnic, and prep the punchiest cocktail to escape the heat.
This week, I located the Coolhaus truck at the Union Square Farmer's market. The Coolhaus truck was started in 2009 in Los Angeles by Natasha Case and Freya Estreller. SInce then, they've expanded their menu to include wild flavors like Cuban Cigar and Candied Bacon, which they serve between two freshly baked cookies. I ordered the Fried Chicken and Waffles flavor on a chocolate chip cookie for $6. Read my Q+A with Natasha below and check Coolhaus' TWITTER for daily updates on where to find the truck.
Truck name: Coolhaus
Rolling since: 2009
Most popular flavor? Brown Butter Candied Bacon
How did you get into the ice cream business? It was a hobby- and passion-turned-career!
Describe the taste of your favorite flavor in 3 words: Refreshing, earthy, and creamy.
Ice cream or gelato? Ice cream
Cone or cup? Sandwich!
Fantasy ice cream flavor? Peking Duck, and we are making it happen!
Favorite childhood ice cream memory? Getting Mad Martha's ice cream on Martha's Vineyard after a movie.
Do you have any regulars? Lots—we have a very devoted following.
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Fried Chicken-flavored ice cream!
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Joel
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This week, I located the Coolhaus truck at the Union Square Farmer's market. The Coolhaus truck was started in 2009 in Los Angeles by Natasha Case and Freya Estreller. SInce then, they've expanded their menu to include wild flavors like Cuban Cigar and Candied Bacon, which they serve between two freshly baked cookies. I ordered the Fried Chicken and Waffles flavor on a chocolate chip cookie for $6. Read my Q+A with Natasha below and check Coolhaus' TWITTER for daily updates on where to find the truck.
Truck name: Coolhaus
Rolling since: 2009
Most popular flavor? Brown Butter Candied Bacon
How did you get into the ice cream business? It was a hobby- and passion-turned-career!
Describe the taste of your favorite flavor in 3 words: Refreshing, earthy, and creamy.
Ice cream or gelato? Ice cream
Cone or cup? Sandwich!
Fantasy ice cream flavor? Peking Duck, and we are making it happen!
Favorite childhood ice cream memory? Getting Mad Martha's ice cream on Martha's Vineyard after a movie.
Do you have any regulars? Lots—we have a very devoted following.
Fried Chicken-flavored ice cream!
Joel
