The secret? A combination of Indonesian coconut cream and coconut water, which gives each scoop a rich, creamy mouthfeel and gelato-like texture. After years of recipe experimentation and testing, Ong nailed the formula for a non-dairy ice cream that tastes anything but vegan. The brainchild of Indonesian-Australian chef Zen Ong, Awan-which means “cloud” in Bahasa-is an homage to his Indonesian roots. In search of your next sundae, shake, or soft-serve cone to cool down during the next heatwave? We’ve compiled a list with 24 of the best places in LA. And for those who prefer donuts or pies, don’t despair-LA’s got plenty of options for you too! From artisanal creameries churning classic favorites and out-of-the-box flavor profiles to Mexican-style paleta masters and plant-based innovators, there’s a scoop shop out there for every palate and preference. While ordering out these days can sometimes be complicated or require advance planning, we love ice cream shops for their simplicity, where all are invited to walk in and admire displays of fresh-churned goodness before choosing their favorite flavor(s). Thankfully, there’s no shortage of delicious ice cream spots on every corner. And while there’s never a bad time to indulge in ice cream, the season’s arrival simply means another convenient excuse to enjoy every mouthwatering frozen treat in the city. or on the go in the car.If you couldn’t tell from the sweltering temps in LA lately, summer is officially here. Now, they work 14-hour days - never really taking a day off, eating dinner at 10 p.m. The hope is for Puro Ice to also be available at stores where Cole's spicy candies are sold.Ĭole, 24, and Navarro, 25, met in middle school and started dating in high school. In addition to the brick-and-mortar for Puro Ice downtown, the couple hopes to have a spot for Puro Ice at Tanna's Botannas, too, through either a shipping container or a second food truck. Movie nights, with a projection screen on one of the walls, are also being planned. Cole hopes to open the spot up for other food trucks to get a slice of the action, too. There have already been two pop-up markets in the Tanna's Botannas location and a back-to-school giveaway. “We really want to make it like you can come hang out and enjoy your time here,” Navarro says of the current Tanna's Botannas space. “If Eegee’s was able to start from nothing and create the empire they have now, why can’t we?” Navarro says.īut for both Navarro and Cole, a big goal focuses on community. The ultimate goal is for Tanna’s Botannas and Puro Ice to keep expanding. The food truck parks in the back courtyard where there's lots of outdoor seating for Tanna's Botannas fans to enjoy their Hot Cheetos drenched in nacho cheese, aguas frescas, and candy tacos.Īlberto “Raton” Navarro and Tanna Cole pictured in Guadalajara, Mexico, where they've gotten inspiration for Puro Ice. Then this spring, she opened the brick and mortar that was initially supposed to be an indoor space for customers, but now houses back stock due to the continued boom of the business. “If I wouldn’t have gone on those trips with him, none of this would’ve happened,” Cole says.Ĭole quickly pivoted, starting her Tanna's Botannas food truck in 2021. She started coating candies in her own 20-spice blend - and business took off. She then tapped into her love of Mexico and experiences from trips with Navarro to Guadalajara as inspiration. Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star Cole and Navarro's journeyĬole started Tanna’s Botannas a couple years ago, initially selling sweet treats like dipped strawberries and cake pops. Tanna's Botannas' food truck sits next to Tanna's Botannas' new brick-and-mortar location at 4426 S. “We want to keep the Sullivan’s traditions alive,” Navarro says. Inside that treasure chest was notecard after notecard after notecard - aged, some brown around the edges, with recipes handwritten in cursive. “Their recipes looked like a treasure chest when they gave them to us,” Navarro says. by the end of the year, the couple said they plan to offer a handful of ice creams made from Sullivan’s recipes - using the same industrial machine that was once in the Sullivan’s space. Puro Ice was born.Īt Puro Ice, set to open downtown at 314 E. That same day, they started brainstorming, researching, even drawing sketches of logos for a potential business. “We basically looked at each other and said, ‘We’re going to do something with this,’” Cole recalls.Ĭole and Navarro didn’t waste any time starting their first official business together. While visiting Sullivan’s, Cole and Navarro spotted an industrial ice cream machine. Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star Keeping Sullivan’s alive Marie and Buddy Lozano place their order at Tanna's Botannas, 4426 S.
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