You'd think you were walking into Colette for frozen goods, but the staff are surprisingly laidback and really, who can resist the temptation of a rose-petal flavored ice cream, if solely out of curiosity? And yes, it does taste like flowers! Take out your 2,50 scoop ("cucurucho") on the sidewalk and enjoy it watching the Glorieta de Quevedo.

You can imagine the greatest writers of the 20s, 30s in a feisty tertulia (debate/discussion), or perhaps overhear their contemporaries. On some afternoons, a good place to get lost in a book, hopefully with one of their delicious ice cream concoctions. I prefer the dulce de leche shake.

This particular one may beat even Berthillon or Octave of Paris. Los Alpes has been in the family for three generations and while they don't have much in the way of seating, they make up for it in the delicious offerings. Be sure to take a loyalty card as I guarantee you that you'll be back sooner than you know it! My personal favorite is cream with pine nuts.

) at each visit. This usually includes the Cheesman, a strawberry cheesecake concoction dedicated to the neighborhood in which its located and the lovely park where you can take a stroll, dessert in hand. For me, five stars says a whole lot; I love Liks so much that I visit throughout the whole year, whether during a blustery winter or an indian summer. And of course, it would garner an extra star if they offered options for our vegan friends.

looking across I-25 into downtown. Being a prime first date/family/random social occasion locale, it's no wonder that the masses gather here even during the crispest of autumn days. Once Little Man taps into the vegan market, they'll be unstoppable!

The quest for artisan ice cream continues. My mind has been thoroughly blown by this quaint little spot--or rather, boutique, akin to Madrid's Bajo Cero--fortuitously located right across from Patzcuaro, my favorite Mexican restaurant. Red Trolley has developed quite creative flavors (banana bread, for instance), but so far as I can heartily vouch for pistachio and passionfruit. In my numerous visits since its recent opening, I have never once consumed a stale-tasting cone nor have I paid extra. The only choice to make: chocolate or vanilla. Classy!

Edit: The waffle cone now comes at an extra dollar.