GOURMET
INSTA-WORTHY ICE CREAM
GET YOUR CAMERA READY FOR THESE COOL TREATS THAT ARE ALMOST TOO PRETTY TO EAT .
BY MOLLY O ’ BRIEN
These Newport Beach scoop stands are even tastier than they look — and definitely worthy of an Instagram photo . From flights of unique flavors at Salt & Straw or a signature , over-the-top banana split at Handel ’ s Homemade Ice Cream to a beautiful portrait of a cone in front of the famed mural at B . Candy in Corona del Mar , these frosty treats make a picture-perfect memory in both taste and appearance .
A banana split , topped with strawberries , banana slices , crushed pineapple , whipped cream and a cherry on top at Handel ’ s Homemade Ice Cream
HANDEL ’ S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
There aren ’ t many more quintessential sundae choices in the ice cream world than the traditional banana split and Handel ’ s Homemade Ice Cream takes things a step further with a spectacularly modern take on this old-fashioned favorite . “ With banana splits , everything will taste great when you start with the best ice cream and [ add ] loads of toppings ,” says Keith Kesler , owner of the Newport Beach location . This shop ’ s version of the banana split is truly over-the-top , starting with a base of the standard chocolate , strawberry and vanilla scoops that are topped with strawberries , crushed pineapple , a cherry and — of course — slices of banana . It ’ s finished with large , picturesque gobs of whipped cream and a healthy sprinkle of nuts to pull the masterpiece together . But it won ’ t last long — better snap a photo of this modern take before it ’ s been devoured . ( 949-270-6382 ; handelsicecream . com )
A colorful cone from B . Candy , where the hues of the ice cream complement the artistic murals outside
B . CANDY
While diving into a delectable cone or shake at B . Candy , don ’ t miss the picture-perfect photo opportunity at the Instagrammable mural outside . Order a cone with many different scoops to give your taste buds extra flavor and your Instagram feed a pop of color . The vibrant shop offers flavors ranging from classics with a twist , like strawberry chocolate chip , caramelized banana or coffee Oreo , to unique concoctions such as nutella shortbread , root beer float or chocolate-covered potato chip with caramel . “ Our B . Candy customers are guaranteed to be greeted by a smiling face and a store full of color , love and happiness ,” says owner Brandy Valdez . “ The larger-than-life candy , cupcakes and lollipops outside the store draw people in , but it ’ s our ever-changing B . Candy mural and our seasonal lawn that bring people back .” Join in the fun by using the hashtag # bcandymural on Instagram . ( 949-675-3910 ; bcandy . com )
FROM TOP : ASHLEY RYAN ; COURTESY OF B . CANDY
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