The Best Time For Ice Cream Is Always

Can we dish about LOCAL ice cream?

This summer we have gone out of our way to revisit old favorites around the state such as Brickley’s in Narragansett, The Inside Scoop in North Kingstown, and of course, Gray’s at the Four Corners in Tiverton and sample different flavors. (Okayyy, mostly coffee, but whatevs.)

Heck yeah, those were all yummy, but I have news about the hottest (translation — hard to get hands on) ice cream pop-up this summah.

I actually found out about it via a Povidence friend’s IG. She designs custom wedding gowns (and more) and previously worked as the head of wardrobe for Dave Letterman’s CBS chat show.

It all started when I saw her posting about some fig leaf ice cream and pluot (a hybrid fruit created in the late 1980’s that’s 75% plum and 25% apricot) sorbet goodness.

I mean, if you’re someone who lives for treats made with in-season, locally-sourced ingredients, as well as intriguing combinations and flavor experiences, you too are gonna flip.

Also, it’s a marvelous way to extend that summer feelin as we slide into August.

I’m talking about Providence’s Big Feeling Ice Cream and they are strictly pop-up, so you can’t just walk up to a window or counter any ole time and order from their menu.

If your interest is piqued, you’ll want to know that past flavors include Salty Chocolate, Mascarpone, Strawberry Kumquat With Mint, and Mango & Lime Leaf Sorbet.

Sounds tasty and inspired, amirite?

I would strongly recommend checking out their Insta to see where they’ll be next or when they will be opening up pick-up at the Bolt Coffee location on Washington Street (think it’s the same spot where Ellie’s bakery used to be).

And maybe we’ll pass one another on our way to pick up our respective orders of Big Feeling in PVD NEXT WEEK.

As always, if you find yourself stalking Big Feeling on the ‘Gram, please let them know you found out about them via Patty J and PattyJ.com.

This post has been updated from one that originally appeared on the site last summer.