New York’s oldest ice cream shop – level 3
29-07-2025 07:00
Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills, New York, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Known as the oldest ice cream parlor in the city, it offers a nostalgic experience for both locals and visitors.
The shop has a vintage refrigerator over 80 years old, which still makes hand-whipped cream the traditional way. Many customers return with their families to enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere and delicious ice cream.
The menu includes a wide variety of flavors, from classic vanilla and chocolate to more unique options like rum raisin, coconut, and pistachio pineapple. Customers can also choose from various toppings, including butterscotch, hot fudge, and caramel. There are also classic syrups, such as cherry and root beer, that add to the nostalgic experience.
Eddie’s Sweet Shop is known for its high-quality, homemade ice cream. Although the prices are a bit high and they only take cash, most visitors say the taste and charm make it worthwhile. It remains a favorite spot for ice cream lovers of all ages.
Difficult words: parlor (a small shop or room where people get something special, like ice cream or a haircut), nostalgic (making you happily remember the past), vintage (old but special and good quality).
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Which piece of vintage equipment, over 80 years old, is still used to make hand-whipped cream?
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