tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post7668374443867050178..comments2023-12-21T18:25:27.081-05:00Comments on Amateur Foodies: Dinner In @ MeltRyan Ostranderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166999318810207543noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-8650715138915165662010-06-01T18:27:23.272-04:002010-06-01T18:27:23.272-04:00Thanks, Gavin (and Ryan), for responding to my que...Thanks, Gavin (and Ryan), for responding to my questions about Jeni's ice cream. So glad to know I can find it at Melt and Picnic & Pantry. Gavin, I'll definitely look forward to your P&P post!Sharon Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598263732896925616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-86101150274757954622010-06-01T12:42:46.808-04:002010-06-01T12:42:46.808-04:00Ryan - sounds good to me! Now, if ice cream could...Ryan - sounds good to me! Now, if ice cream could somehow magically become 100% nutritious and good for you, then we'll be all set!Gavin DeVore Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923400226611767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-27449685437291446502010-06-01T12:17:37.585-04:002010-06-01T12:17:37.585-04:00@Gavin: We see a movement within modern American a...@Gavin: We see a movement within modern American artisanal ice cream that's akin to what you see with American craft beer, wine, cheese, and chocolate -- freezer cases with carefully-curated selections of artisanal ice creams from smaller regional producers, etc. <br /><br />Less of the big brands, more of the good stuff.Ryanhttp://twitter.com/jenisicecreamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-83578859623392928422010-06-01T12:00:32.725-04:002010-06-01T12:00:32.725-04:00Much appreciated, Sara Leah! I'm glad you men...Much appreciated, Sara Leah! I'm glad you mentioned the option of eating at Northside Tavern, in part so that you can add an alcoholic pairing...Gavin DeVore Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923400226611767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-35379472761800097192010-06-01T11:54:54.118-04:002010-06-01T11:54:54.118-04:00Great post! Melt has become one of our favorite pl...Great post! Melt has become one of our favorite places to eat. My husband and I are both vegetarians and were very excited to see the multitude of options available to us. I don't eat dairy, so I lean towards the vegan options. The vegan melt is fantastic.<br /><br />The service is great. We often order (to-go) at the counter and sit in the Northside Tavern courtyard to eat. The staff will bring the to-go order over to us. Nothing better than a Bell's Two-hearted and a vegan melt with a side of veggie chili.Sara Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234651901560601320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-49782028532424712232010-06-01T10:10:15.397-04:002010-06-01T10:10:15.397-04:00Ryan - thanks for the thoughts. It's funny ho...Ryan - thanks for the thoughts. It's funny how there are products that I, mostly without thinking, assume it is ok and actually makes sense to pay widely differing prices for(like the cheese example you used). I don't know why, but ice cream simply hasn't registered for me in that way yet. Thanks for sharing your insight...Gavin DeVore Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923400226611767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-14177586379255246422010-06-01T09:19:24.117-04:002010-06-01T09:19:24.117-04:00@Gavin: No apology necessary, but thanks for updat...@Gavin: No apology necessary, but thanks for updating the post. No sales pitch -- except but to say it's an artisanal product, and, in that sense, it's analogous to being at the cheese counter where you can get some Pecorino Tartufello for $12.99 a lb., or you can get some Parm-Regg for $19.99 a lb (often more). Same as the wine section. Sourcing and production methods vary widely and influence the complexity in flavor, taste, and texture -- what we like to call 'lickability.' E.g., What happens when your tongue makes contact with the ice cream? Does it come off little by little or in one big gulp? Does the flavor bloom? Etc.<br /><br />@intuitive eggplant: Melt/Picnic and Pantry's last order included ten flavors -- including some ones that weren't in the case before. And our latest seasonals...Ryanhttp://twitter.com/jenisicecreamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-31260365506425990212010-05-31T18:42:04.755-04:002010-05-31T18:42:04.755-04:00intuitive eggplant - thanks for your comment! We&...intuitive eggplant - thanks for your comment! We'll be putting up a post about Picnic and Pantry after we get a chance to swing by, take some photos, and write it up. Should be soon. First take though - we bought produce and a couple other items there this weekend and thought it was awesome - great variety from day 1.<br /><br />As for the number of flavors that Melt has of Jeni's, I honestly don't remember. There were at least 5 the time that I inspected the case. I'm not sure if they do tastes either, that's a good question.Gavin DeVore Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923400226611767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-46930923858426275382010-05-31T18:40:06.853-04:002010-05-31T18:40:06.853-04:00Ryan - thanks for the catch. I apologize for the ...Ryan - thanks for the catch. I apologize for the error and it has been fixed. I was out of town for the holiday and am just getting back to a computer.<br /><br />I'm assuming you work for Jeni's (or are just a huge admirer), so any thoughts/education/cajoling for Cincinnatians on why it's worth it to spend double the cost of a pint of Graeter's, for instance? I could use a good sales pitch myself :).<br /><br />Thanks again.Gavin DeVore Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923400226611767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-46549629753480636842010-05-31T17:55:09.136-04:002010-05-31T17:55:09.136-04:00Great post about Melt. Would also love to hear you...Great post about Melt. Would also love to hear your take on Picnic and Pantry. As for Jeni’s ice creams, they are the height of deliciousness combined with intriguing flavor combos – a must anytime I’m in Columbus. How wide a range of Jeni’s flavors does Melt offer? And does Melt also offer tastes by the spoonful to help you decide among your options the way Jeni’s shops in Columbus do?Sharon Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598263732896925616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124191894449226374.post-79118016131916014122010-05-31T14:44:05.694-04:002010-05-31T14:44:05.694-04:00Hey, Gavin (and Sarah).
Thanks for the nice menti...Hey, Gavin (and Sarah).<br /><br />Thanks for the nice mention -- we love Melt and are really excited about Picnic and Pantry.<br /><br />One quick note: Pints run $8.50 to $10 in our own shops (the majority towards the latter), depending on the flavor; so while you may end up paying a buck and half or so more for a couple flavors, for most it's the same cost as in our Columbus shops.<br /><br />Thanks again/cheers.Ryanhttp://twitter.com/jenisicecreamsnoreply@blogger.com