Full Tilt Ice Cream Opens in the U-District

yummm... molly moon's ice cream
Originally uploaded by yukes!

When it comes to the recent explosion of ice cream shops opening in the city, the Seattle Metblogs post, Full Tilt Ice Cream Opens in the U-District, took the words right out of my mouth: ice cream is the new cupcake. I’ve watched, in awe, the sudden increase of gourmet ice cream shops in Seattle and wondered how this happens in our current economic climate.

Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fan of Molly Moon’s, Parfait, Old School Frozen Custard, Fainting Goat, and Bluebird; all which opened within the last couple of years.  Most champion local and/or organic ingredients, as well as having unique flavors that taste DAMN. GOOD. Anyone who hasn't tried a combination cup of salted caramel and balsamic strawberry from Molly Moon's is missing out in one of Seattle's best food treasures...but I digress.

Whatever the secret of this creamy success may be, it seems it's so far so good for these artisan ice cream stores because they are thriving.  Judging by Full Tilt's Facebook page, and it's 756 fans, it has a great chance despite being near the Ave; which I still call the retail kiss of death.

As soon as I finish this New Year's detoxing, I will definitely check Full Tilt out.  I can't turn down a chance support my local businesses by eating such sweet, desserty goodness like Sailor Jerry Rum Caramel ice cream.

Full Tilt Ice Cream
4759 Brooklyn Ave NE
*only accepting cash the first week so stop at the ATM