Gelatology
Samples: Pineapple Tajin Sorbetto, Lemon Sorbetto, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Nutella Rocky Road, Strawberry Lychee, Green Tea Kit Kat, Mixed Berry Lemon Cake
Ube Whoopie-ology
Roasted Red Beet and Ricotta, Cotija Cheese and Corn
Minty-Lime Soda
Having come to acknowledge Chef’s social media streams as a continuous source of temptation there is no doubt that Desyree Alberganti’s hash-tag heavy instagram updates are amongst the most enticing around, and although generally able to resist the allure of South Rainbow Boulevard’s Gelatology as a simple result of will-power as well as distance, two consecutive Saturday posts proved far too interesting to be ignored.
Still one of the most underrated names in Las Vegas gastronomy, her smiling face almost universally present behind the cooler cases of her small shop, Saturday afternoon once again found the youthful Alberganti engaging fans on arrival and with an almost uncanny ability to remember both names and faces it was mere seconds after entry that the samples started flowing, discussion of new flavors showing an unrivaled desire to push the bounds of her own creativity.
Shifting the previous baker’s rack to the opposite wall, another cooler now filled with chocolate covered cones and clever “Whoopie-ology” available in three flavors, it was after tasting way through several new creations that one of the latter was selected in addition to a small cup of two early-Spring inspirations, the Cotija based gelato thoroughly reminiscent of Mexican Street Corn while the Roasted Red Beet and Ricotta spun the now-ubiquitous salad combination on its head with earthy notes tinged in smoke with just a touch of added sweetness.
On one hand wishing that Gelatology was closer to home, but on the other glad that it is not, resilience was shown in *not* ordering additional scoops of the brilliant Pineapple-Tajin Sorbetto as well as the spot-on Sticky Toffee Pudding, limited stomach capacity after a large lunch instead reserved for moist purple cake wrapped around a smooth scoop of Ube, the semi-sweet tuber allowed to show its intrinsic flavors unblemished before being washed away with one of Desyree’s housemade sodas.
FIVE STARS: Still mastering the delicate task of balancing texture with creativity, no matter how wild the flavor, Gelatology remains an absolute must-visit for anyone near Clark County, whether a Battle Born local or even those from Italy.
RECOMMENDED: Roasted Red Beet and Ricotta, Pineapple-Tajin, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Cotija Cheese and Corn, Ube.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Baked goods besides the Cupcakes, Palmiers and Truffles are now offered in batched bags as opposed to individually as prior.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
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