Pot Gelato
Last September during our honeymoon in Venice, Italy, Victor and I grew addicted to pistachio gelato. But it was an altogether different flavor of gelato we discovered last night in Venice Beach. After checking out the new art gallery G2 during the “First Friday” celebration on Abbot Kinney, we wandered down the street to The Farmacy, which is described on its sign as a “global organic medicine” shop. Inside, we were surprised to see “cannabis-enhanced” gelato under a glass ice cream counter, alongside herb-laced baked goods. Without a medical marijuana card, we were not allowed to taste the product. However, I did try a sample of “unenhanced” chocolate gelato, which was, well, pretty awful. Victor tried the unleaded strawberry and was equally unimpressed. What kind of operation is this, serving inferior gelato to the sick? We think AIDS and cancer patients deserve better. As for the rest of us, the woman working the counter said The Farmacy will soon offer gelato flavored with more conventional herbs such as lavender. No, thanks, I think I’ll pass. Pinkberry, anyone?
The Farmacy, 1509 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice; 310-392-3890.
LOVE yr blog! Have you been to Scoops on Heliotrope and Melrose? It’s not gelato, it’s ice cream and amazing, and beats the pants off Pinkberry! I’ve had many heavenly flavors there, which run the gamut from lavender to bacon caramel to yes, Pabst Blue Ribbon. It’s well worth the trip, and far more addictive than uh, you know. The owner is a true artist and changes the flavors daily according to whim and popular demand.
We will definitely have to try it. Bacon gelato, huh?
Regarding the “gelato” at The Farmacy Venice. I am happy to say that we are perfecting our gelatos. Gone to classes and learned from experts. so our upcoming flavors and consistency will be in the true spirit of the name “gelato”. Will be in the store in 2 weeks. I hope that you will give us a try again.
Thanks for letting us know. We’ll try to stop by.