(photo from Things to See NYC)
I went to Lulu and Mooky’s today, a new ice cream place on the Lower East Side. L&M’s opened just two weeks ago. This is obvious upon arrival as the place is empty, silent, and sports a tiny hand written sign outside that says “Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream.” After reading about it through TastingTable.com I decided to try it out in 40 degree weather on a rainy Thursday. Though they (he, really. A quiet Middle Eastern man who seemed shocked to be working there) opened an hour past their regular opening time, it ended up being worth the wait. For $3 (soon to be $4) you can mix and match your own flavors, the result being two creamy scoops. I ordered butter pecan mixed with pumpkin spice (tasted exactly like fall) and my friend’s ordered hot chocolate (fine. nothing to write home about) and pomegranate mixed with burnt sugar (tasted exactly like a flower shop). Other flavors include cotton candy, hot sauce, basil, egg nog, and of course the more traditional flavors.
Go and pick out your flavors which are there mixed in with a creamy substance and then blended. Soon after watch as liquid nitrogen pools around the bowl, the blender, and your belongings. Definitely worth the visit.
Lulu and Mooky’s- 129 Allen St., Manhattan. 5 pm-12 am M-S, Sundays 1 pm-7 pm.
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