ice cream Archives - The Pitt News

7 places to cool off with ice cream this semester

By Pamela Smith, Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2023

Ice cream can be a great way to cool off after moving in and getting settled on campus. As students gear up to meet new people in this heat, here are seven local places to cool off with some sweet treats.

Dave & Andy’s voted best ice cream in 2022 ‘Best Of’ survey

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • March 22, 2022

Pitt students voted Dave & Andy’s as best ice cream in The Pitt News’ 2022 “Best Of” survey.

Pittsburgh ice cream shops head into a summer business revival

By Grace Hemcher, For The Pitt News • July 13, 2021

Ice cream parlors often offer a radiant atmosphere complete with nostalgic fluorescent signs and rows of delicious flavors, but just like any food establishment, the COVID-19 pandemic affected shops serving up the classic dessert.

Traditional treats trump trends

By Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor • July 18, 2017

It's a sweltering Friday evening in Oakland as I sit on my porch. I'm craving something sweet, creamy and icy. I pull up Google and dig into my recent searches — yes, this is a weekly occurrence —...

Float on: Yuengling ice cream makes a triumphant return

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor • April 17, 2014

Yuengling is a staple of the local beer diet, occupying the space between “cheap beer” and “fancy beer” with unassuming ease. Flavorful enough to be worth paying for, but indistinct enough to fit...