New place to fix your ice cream craving...

    ...except it isn't ice cream.  Dolcessa is the O.D.'s newest business, and their specialty is Gelato (or Italian frozen dessert).  It is every bit as good as ice cream, but it is made with milk instead of cream.  Don't get too excited if you're watching your calories - I don't think these would be called fat-free by any stretch.
    There are a number of flavors to choose from and they all looked delicious.  I tried the Oreo Mint and it definitely hit the spot.  In addition to gelato, they also serve expresso and will soon be offering Panini sandwiches.  The owners moved here last year from New York and are fellow urbanites.  We wish them the best, and we urge you to try this great new independent business.  You will not be disappointed.

Also, what used to be the Blue Moon (who just recently closed up shop in the Oregon District) is about to become a new steak restaurant.  The concept is being developed by the owners of the Trolley Stop and will be called John Henry's.  We're excited to see that space won't be empty for long.

Comments

[Amy]

My boyfriend and I went to Dolcessa last week and we enjoyed it. FINALLY there is a place to get good frozen desserts around here!

[metromark]

Bill,

Thanks for the tip about Dolcessa! My wife and I went there Saturday for lunch, and we were very impressed. The paninis are tasty and more than one meal, actually. The gelato (we had the mango sorbetto)was very flavorful and fresh. They make the gelato right there in the store. Eric and Jules are terrific additions to our community, and we wish them well!

[Patrick Sage]

A steak house to replace Blue Moon? I guess that something is better than nothing, but a steakhouse just seems so...well, usual. Particularly after the innovative and ever-changing menu that was offered up at the Blue Moon. Hopefully they will at least make a good martini.

[GG]

I think it's a great addition to the Oregon District, and so far have tried the hazelnut and blueberry. They were both delicious! I plan to try more flavors in the future. The best thing is that I can walk there so at least I'm burning a few calories. Jules is great and I hope she and Eric are very successful!