LOCAL Houston | The City Guide DECEMBER 2015 | Page 24

PERFECT PAIRS
We’re on cloud 10 (better than 9)...right here in Rice Village! Achieved just
sitting at an ice cream shop, drinking a toddy and enjoying a special sundae. Situated along the same side of Hanover Place as Punk’s, CLOUD 10
CREAMERY kitchen is practically the same size as the seating area, which
is not small! Oh, and we’ll note here the fact that Cloud 10 is run by a chef
who before opening the creamery was considered by many to be a top
pastry chef in town. Order at the counter and grab a chair (inside or
outside seating available), the seasonal flavors are amongst the
specialties created in the inviting and airy space, done up in

crisp, cool colors. This is not mass-produced ice cream; it’s silky smooth and only
the finest of ingredients are used in the meticulous preparation. Pick your favorite
and combine it with the housemade waffle cones or have it in a cup for the pure
experience. Pro tip: Ask for the Chestnut Sundae (in a cup or a cone)...it’s our
little off-the-menu secret, so order one!
Annnnd about that YELLOW ROSE DISTILLERY (Houston’s own!). Our bad, but
we have not been to the distillery, situated just outside the loop off I-10W, for a
tour/tasting. We are going to encourage you to check their website for hours
and head over to tour/taste some of the award-winning whiskey. Quick note
about our toddy: For now it will have to be made at home (get the full recipe
online at www.localhoustonmagazine.com) as you can’t get this drink anywhere!
See the recipe and pour it hot as the peppery/piney punch is a real holiday
treat.
So about that cloud, sipping on a warm toddy and eating a sundae? The details
first. The secret Chestnut Sundae is a combination of “of course” flavors, as in of
course they would be awesome together. Chestnut ice cream is combined with
“candied almonds,” cranberry jam, white chocolate rapid shell, and, of course,
housemade whipped cream. It tastes like the holidays, in so many good ways.
Enjoy it with the toddy and a few great things happen. The earthy flavors actually
mellow the bite of the whiskey and help the pine liqueur shine while the white
chocolate crust, the cone and the candied almonds add great texture. Yeah, it’s
different, but there is no reason not to give this one a try...Happy Holidays!

By Mike Cook
Photography by Kennon Evett

CHESTNUT SUNDAE + SAGEBRUSH & PINE TODDY
Cloud 10 Creamery | 5210 Morningside, Houston, TX 77005 | 713.434.6129 | www.cloud10creamery.com | info@cloud10cream \