Obsession of the Day

Dear Readers,

In an effort to give you more material [like you've asked for and you deserve!], I am attempting to commit to an Obsession of the Day post in an effort to blog at least once every day. I would love your feedback!

Today's obsession is: Hot & Cold

Hot & Cold is "A Bongo Production" in Hillsboro village and is housed in the former Taste of Tokyo location [pour one out for the Waffle House of Sushi]. You can get everything from a hot shot of espresso, to a paleta from Las Paletas [which was the treasure we hunted today since the flagship store on 12th is closed on Mondays. Who knew?!], to a deliciousness that my mouth has never tried: Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. The ice cream [and the super attentive fellow behind the counter who encouraged us to try as many flavors as we wanted] quickly replaced the paletas in the "I Need It Now" category. Paletas are forever, but you just never know when this ice cream will disappear.

I went with a small basic cup of the salted caramel, of which I devoured every bite [see evidence below], while my friends went for a Hot and Cold [A small cup of ice cream served with a shot of espresso. You are technically supposed to pour the espresso over the ice cream, but you can also just drink it on the side like Friend #1 did] and a Skinny Dip [two scoops of Jeni's Ice cream, in a waffle cone, with the sauce of your choice].

The options are almost limitless [you can dip your Paleta into Olive and Sinclair chocolate!], and I recommend going by asap. I am going to try to stay far away [swimsuit season is coming up you know], but I have a feeling you'll find me there frequently.

This is the remainder of my Salted Caramel ice cream. Good to the last drop!

For some reason, I thought I also needed an Iced Rosewater Mint Cuban Latte. The name was so pretty I just couldn't resist! Best decision I've ever made. It is more rich than the name implies, so take my recommendation and have this OR ice cream. You don't need both.

Check out Hot & Cold in Hillsboro Village and let me know what YOU think!

Love,

Your Friend Lela