Not every burger needs to be made of beef. We definitely have a handle on the cow-less options for burger enjoyment, but what if that burger was made of...ice cream? Now fast food chain Carl's Jr. is in the testing phase for just that kind of item: An Ice Cream Brrrger.
Game Changer? Carl's Jr. Sells a Burger Made of Ice Cream!
How to Get a FREE Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone May 8
This is the kind of tasty tidbit that really takes a licking: Tuesday, May 8 is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops!
Extra, Extra: Coolhaus Spills Beans on Ice Cream Recipe
In tonight's Extra, Extra, learn how to make fried chicken and waffles flavored ice cream. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).
Cupcakes to Cones: Sprinkles Ice Cream is Almost Here!
When Sprinkles announced they were going to open up a "Cupcake Automat" (aka the infamous "Cupcake ATM") outside their flagship Beverly Hills store, they also revealed they were going into the ice cream biz.
Co-Founder of Beloved Fosselman's Ice Cream Parlors Has Died
It truly is the end of an era: Bill Fosselman, part of the Fosselman's Ice Cream family, died late last week at the age of 92. Fosselman was one-third of the set of brothers who started the ice cream company in 1919, and up until just about five years ago, was still at the Alhambra shop pitching in.
Cool Licks: L.A. Creamery's Limited Edition Flavors Honor Red Hot Chili Peppers & Guns N' Roses
This weekend will find two very L.A. bands getting a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a cool tribute, L.A. Creamery, a local artisanal ice cream maker, has come up a couple of flavors to honor the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses.
Ice Cream Freebie Alert: It's FREE CONE DAY at Ben & Jerry's!!!
That's right, sweets lovahs, if your craving for that cold creamy stuff comes with a side of tenacity, you might want to get in line at the nearest Ben & Jerry's scoop shop for their annual Free Cone Day.
Where Will We Get Our Pancake Breakfast Ice Cream Now? Lake Street Creamery Truck Announces They're Done
Last night, Lake Street Creamery surprised their fans with a sad announcement: They're shutting down. The mobile ice cream parlour that launched almost two years ago served up some of the tastiest scoops in town.
Sprinkles Announces 24-Hour-Cupcake Access, Ice Cream Shop [UPDATED]
If you're craving a cupcake in the middle of the night, unless you planned ahead and have some on your counter, your only choice might be those nasty ones at your local all-night grocery store. That is, until Sprinkles, one of the L.A.-based bakeries deemed responsible for kicking off the international cupcake craze, launches their 24-hour cupcake access.
What Would an Official Ice Cream of Los Angeles Taste Like?
Broken dreams? Smog? Sriracha? Dodger Dogs? What are the quintessential flavors of Los Angeles? We asked some of Los Angeles' top taste-makers, including food personalities, chefs, and some of our favorite makers and sellers of ice cream, sorbet, and gelato in town to have them dream up a truly L.A. concoction.
Extra, Extra: Federal Budget Cuts Could Be Felt...On Mars
Alfalfa yogurt in Highland Park, a map of Death Valley from 1948 and a Hollywood mural defaced. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
Pencil This In: A Coolhaus Party, Talking Politics in WeHo and Music for a School Night
Why not avoid the crowds tomorrow and take your Valentine out tonight? Coolhaus hosts a party at its storefront with all you can eat treats and an open bar; Mr. Fish and Robert Scheer talk politics at Center for the Study of Political Graphics; It's a School Night at Bardot; and the Aero screens a sneak preview of The Secret World of Arrietty. Read on for all the details.
Hot and Cold: Neveux Artisan Creamery & Espresso Bar
On one of the coldest nights of the year last week, we were invited to sample the wares of Neveux Artisan Creamery & Espresso Bar on Melrose. The creamery, which opened this past fall, is the project of owner Leo Neveux, who makes all of the ice cream on premises. (It's also served a few doors down at Chef Eric Greenspan's The Foundry on Melrose.)
Chew On This: Vegan Beer Brunch Begins, LA Creamery Closes, Bungalow Becomes Bugatta, Fukuburger & More
What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this! There's a Vegas import Japanese style burger spot now open in Hollywood, a year of dining for a cause at a Venice favorite, a Halloween inspired taco, and more.
Conservative Christian Group Doesn't Want Kids Asking for 'Schweddy Balls'
Who can resist Schweddy Balls? It turns out One Millions Moms can.
The conservative Christian group complains that Ben & Jerry's new SNL-referencing ice cream flavor "Schweddy Balls" is not appropriate for the little ones.
Who Wants to Put Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls in Their Mouth?
Yes, we opened with a balls joke, but, to be fair, Saturday Night Live started it. Now the skit in question is being paid tribute with Ben & Jerry's latest special edition flavor, Schweddy Balls. The rumor first surfaced earlier this summer, and TIME confirms the delicious news today.
Ice Cream Week: Saffron and Rose Ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite ice cream spots -- and some new ones, too -- all this week.
Ice Cream Week: Scoops
July is National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite ice cream spots -- and some new ones, too -- all this week.
Ice Cream Week: N'ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite ice cream spots -- and some new ones, too -- all this week.
Ice Cream Week: Pazzo Gelato
July is National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite ice cream spots -- and some new ones, too -- all this week.
Ice Cream Flowchart: Score Your Scoops
In honor of July's National Ice Cream Month, Be Food Smart has created a tasty little flowchart to help indulgers score the nutritious value of their frozen treats. Each healthy answers scores you two scoops, with each unhealthy choice subtracting two scoops.
In Praise and In Search Of L.A.'s Best Ice Cream Sandwich
Before we know it, June Gloom will give way to the hot hot heat of summer--although, come on, now, do we really use weather as an excuse to skip out on an ice cream sandwich? While you can stuff your at-home freezer with boxes and cellophane-wrapped goodies from the mass-produced makers of your childhood favorites, you might want to go out and get a handcrafted ice cream sandwich for a real treat.
Freebie Alerts: Cold Coffee Drinks & Ice Cream
What is it about springtime that inspires the giving-away of chilly treats? This afternoon and evening, both the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Haagen-Dazs are in the spirit of generosity, as participating locations are giving out free samples, and ice cream is the theme.
Ben & Jerry's Truck Greets LA With Six Weeks Of Free Ice Cream
The boys are back in town. Ben and Jerry, that is. Today the Ben and Jerry's truck rolls into Los Angeles for six weeks of scoops and freebies. Follow them on Twitter to find out where they'll be chilling. The Vermonters are making their debut, appropriately, on Vermont (at Wilshire). They'll be there until 4:00 p.m. The free-ness stops at 10:00 a.m. for those seeking breakfast sweets. Go forth brain freeze.
Puppy Chow! With Phydough, Food Trucks Go to the Dogs
It's official: Food trucks have gone to the dogs. Well, actually, you can take your dog to a truck that launches January 8th that will sell dog cookies, ice cream, and bake-at-home dough. Give a hearty paw-shake to the Phydough Truck. If the idea of cookies and ice cream from a truck sounds like the territory of LA food truck veterans Coolhaus, that's because Phydough Truck is their pet project.
Sweet News: Scoops Westside is Open
The sweet suspense is finally over
.Scoops Westside is now open!
After a couple of pesky delays, the indie ice cream boutique opened its doors to the Overland Ave. masses last week. And already
it has had to close down early for running out of the uniquely flavored frozen goodness!
The West L.A extension was made possible by Blogger-turned-Proprietor, Matthew Kang, a long time fan of the flagship shop near L.A.C.C.
Who Makes the Best Beer Float in Los Angeles?
Skeptics, you may doubt that beer + ice cream = perfection in a glass, but around town there are plenty of bars and restaurants that make this concoction, and make it damn well. I was a doubter myself at first (you can't help but close your eyes and picture a generic, yellow-gold, frothing beer in what would be an ill-fated match with a scoop of supermarket brand HFCS-loaded ice cream, I know) but then realized the right beer plus the right ice cream is a delight.
Milk Shake Mission: The 101 Coffee Shop
The mission: Time to find some creamy milk shakes to cool us down on a hot summer day in LA. But where to go? That question was put to Twitter, where multiple responses were received. One came from Nastassia Johnson of the Manila Machine who recommended a visit to The 101 Coffee Shop. So we headed over to check out their fountain menu

