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Show I Hr LU rv sr' LJ I.Mj ,'rwa v Tf ;i ' 1 La li H' if Eil A preview Madison Spere "a ! i I wfl i 4 v t n n 111 I !i M fc! rNT iu M hi 1 w )) ' 04.2O.2OJt VOLUMF tes . XL! . J t u of Salt Lake's hottest cold spots StafFWriter MaHuon SpereThe Forum rasa JWMJW SpfcilU Ice cream is a pretty big deal in Utah. Utahans consume more ice cream than any other state in the union according to Michael Rutters book Off the Beaten Path Utah. Nationally known ice cream companies Farr Better Ice Cream, Russells and Snelgroves each started in the Beehive State. With Utah serving as the ice cream capital of the United States, its no wonder Salt Lake City is filled with unique ice cream concepts and well-knolegendary favorites. There are tons of ice cream and frozen yogurt places in Salt Lake, said junior Dayna Winter-Nolt- e. Plus you have snow cone places that get a lot of business in the summer. Now that summer is around the comer dont miss the chance to visit these popular ice cream spots located near Westminster. - wn Shop N Go 1702 East 1700 South a local favorite. Lisa Johnson, a Westminster student, is a frequent customer at Shop N Go. Shop N Go has the best frozen yogurt, she said. It surprised me the first time because it doesnt look like somewhere you would buy ice cream, but now I love it. Shop N Go offers four flavors at a time, and Rotates these flavors about every two weeks. I know they rotate flavors a lot so I go check to see if there is anything new, said Johnson. So far the chocolate is the best flavor Ive had. If Shop N Go doesnt have the flavor you are looking for head to Nielsens Frozen Custard on Highland Drive for more variety. A Iceberg Drive Inn 3906 South 900 East Known for its huge portion sizes, Iceberg is another famous Utah original. The location nearest to Westminster was the first, and opened in 1960. Fifty years later Iceberg is still standing, and serving the same thick shakes. The Iceberg shake is guaranteed to stand at least two inches above the oversized cup it is served in. Iceberg shakes are huge, said Winter-Nolt- e. Even the small size is too big for most people. Bring someone along to share. Iceberg is also known for a wide variety. The menu includes over 40 flavors and toppings. The Cookie Dough or the Triple Berry are my favorites, said Winter-Nolt- e. Looking for something closer to campus? Check out Maggie Moos in Sugar House. Maggie Moos 135 Wilmington Avenue This little comer gas station may seem like an odd choice for ice cream, but Shop N Go frozen yogurt is ' f issue 13 ft t Iceberg is known for their large portion sizes. Maggie Moos takes favorite ice cream flavors and mixes in a choice of different toppings. These mix-icover everything from almonds to York Peppermint Patties. Maggie Moos is different because you can watch them mix up your ice cream, said Laura Naylor. You can choose anything you want. With all the different flavors of ice cream and mix-i- n options the flavor combinations are endless. I still havent been able to try every flavor, said Naylor. There are way too many choices. I like the Cinnamon flavor the best so far. So much variety can be intimidating, but Maggie Moos provides suggested combinations for the indecisive. Peanut Butter Galaxy, Strawberry Skydive and Better Batter Boogie Board are just a sample of the favorite ice cream creations from Maggie Moos. As summer approaches dont forget to check out the local treats that have helped make Utah Americas ice cream capital. Q ns Iceberg on 3906 South and 900 East. Nielsens Frozen Custard 3918 Highland Drive Utah original that has been given outstanding reviews by a variety of publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post. Nielsens reputation keeps this Holladay location Nielsens is a for busy. You may end up waiting in the drive-thr- u longer than you would with other ice cream places, said Nate Van Vranken. But the wait is worth it. Nielsens ice cream, or frozen custard, is a premium ice cream similar to homemade ice cream. It has some egg in it, which provides the smooth texture. Nielsens is probably the best ice cream in Salt Lake, said Van Vranken. They have tons of flavors, but the best is probably lemon or chocolate malted almond concrete. If Nielsens concrete isnt cold enough, head to an -Iceberg. -- i: aa tv |