What do you think of, when I mention Kansas City to you? My mind thinks of Barbecue. Why not, as KC is clearly the barbecue capital of the world. What if I told you that you can try out some ice cream which crosses the line between the desert and barbecue. Yes, you heard that right. Burnt Ends Ice Cream from
Betty Rae's, Kansas City is a must-have for every foodie.
Betty Rae's has made a place in the hearts of KC foodies ever since they opened their first location in the Waldo area. So when they decided to expand to a second location, my foodie soul was happy to be a part of the soft opening. Betty Rae's officially opens later this month, at their River Market location of Kansas City. Located on Delaware street, Betty Rae's is housed in a great corner lot. The lines for the ice cream counter stretched on to the street in front if its any proof of how successful the soft opening was.
The decor was beautiful. From the touch of faux tropical plants, to the photo wall of ice creams, from the cute tables to the photo booth, from the pen bar to the DJ spinning your favorite tunes, from the high ceilings to the amazing murals, I was busy soaking it all in, when I remembered I had to order some ice cream. My 5-year-old in tow was busy trying to explain to me, that we need to get into the ice cream line quick. When you mention to a 5-year-old, that you shall be taking her to a new ice cream shop, she starts the countdown a week before, if its the opening day. So I decided it was time to get into the line and order us some sweet treats.
My daughter chose Cookies and Cream as her flavor for the night, while I went on a tasting spree. Note to self, offer ice cream in a cup to your kiddo, if you want an easier cleanup.
Coming back to the flavor I was most interested to try out - Burnt ends Ice cream. It was worth every hype I had heard of. Ice cream with chunks of burnt ends was the perfect dessert toying the line between savory and sweet. I am guilty of eating a few too many. Whenever you are at Betty Rae's next, make sure you start your tasting session with this gem of a dessert.
The second flavor I loved was the London Fog. It was complex but balanced and more along the traditional sweet ice cream route.
Strawberry Cheesecake, Lavender Honey, and Butter Scotch were a few other flavors that we tried out and loved. I mean, what is not to love about good ice cream, right. And Betty Rae's clearly know what they are doing.
If you thought the evening was only about ice cream, in a cone or a cup, then you are mistaken. Whizz up your favorite ice cream, with your favorite alcohol, and you had your custom Boozy Milk Shakes to choose from. I still can't forget the potent White Russian which I sipped on. I can tell you that I was happy to be not driving that night.
So if you are headed to the River Market area of Kansas City, later this months, make sure you head to
Betty Rae's for a one of a kind ice cream experience. I know we shall surely be back for more.
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