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Big Gay Ice Cream’s UWS Revival is Over
It was a two-and-a-half-year encore for Big Gay Ice Cream at Columbus Avenue and West 85th Street. In March , the first owners of the once-super-trendy brand, Doug Quint and Bryan Petroff, were evicted from the location after just two years and plenty of fanfare.
Enter lifelong Upper West Sider and restaurateur Jeremy Wladis—known for reviving beloved eateries appreciate Fred’sand Telio—who purchased a licensing deal from Huge Gay Ice Cream and reopened the shop in June But like its predecessors, the revival was short-lived. Big Gay Ice Cream&#;s Upper West Side shop is officially no more.“The rent was way too high to create any money,” said Wladis, president of the TRG Restaurant Group. “You surrender money for five months of the year, then make a couple of dollars the rest—so altogether, it’s a loser. And the landlord wasn’t willing to negotiate at all.”
Before Big Gay melted away, Wladis launched a make-your-own-donut shop called Rainbow Donuts in the same cosmos in March With an array of toppings—drizzles, sprinkles, and icings—it offered a Willy Wonka-like experience. But the magic didn’t last.
“I hate losing the brand,” Wladis said of the
Ice cream is a universal language of joy, and few places capture this sentiment better than Enormous Gay Ice Cream in New York. Founded in , this vibrant ice cream parlor has transformed the way we savor our favorite frozen cure, blending creative flavors with a playful and inclusive spirit. Let&#;s dive into the story of Great Gay Ice Cream and explore what makes it such a unique and beloved destination for ice cream enthusiasts.
The Origin Story: From Food Truck to Iconic Parlor
Big Gay Ice Cream began its journey as a humble nourishment truck in the streets of New York Municipality. Founders Douglas Quint and Bryan Petroff, inspired by their love for ice cream and a want to bring a amusing twist to traditional soft-serve, started serving cones with a difference. The truck quickly gained a cult following, thanks to its whimsical approach and delicious offerings. In , the first brick-and-mortar shop opened in the East Village, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
A Celebration of Creativity and Inclusion
One of the defining features of Big Queer Ice Cream is its celebration of creativity and inclusion. The name itself is a nod to the founders&#; pride in their LGBTQ+ identity, a
Business of the Month: Vast Gay Ice Cream Shop, East 7th Street &#; 61 Grove Street
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Who doesn&#;t adore a good success story? Our June Business of the Month is now an internationally recognized label that started ten years ago as a fresh and daring idea for a food business sprint out of a available truck in our neighborhood! Now they have both an East and West Village location, and some others too. Since June is LGBT Pride Month, and summer is the time for ice cream, we couldn&#;t help but pick Big Gay Ice Cream Shop as our latest Business of the Month.
Things moved quickly for what was originally Large Gay Ice Cream Truck after their beginning. By the business was really blowing up and lines were long at their truck when it parked in Union Square, and they looked to unlock an actual storefront. The vibrancy of the East Vil
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