OTHER NOMINEES: Momofuku Milk Bar, Sweet Melissa Crémerie, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
Like an ice-cream-scooping David in the face of Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar’s Goliath, this eco-conscious Brooklyn creamery took the win in a tight race. Pristine ingredients (fair-trade chocolate, grass-fed organic milk) drew the votes for Jennifer Dundas and Alexis Miesen’s ethical operation. The pair plans to open a shop in Rwanda next year—we’ve no doubt you’d follow them there, too. Blue Marble 420 Atlantic Ave between Bond and Nevins Sts, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-858-1100); 186 Underhill Ave between St. Johns and Sterling Pls, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-399-6926)
Good taste is rewarded, in all its facets, at Blue Marble: a real contribution to your NY neighborhoods and soon to a neighborhood in Rwanda. Well done Jennie and Alexis. Bravo!
How fantastic!! Congratulations :)
Having eaten this ice cream many times, I can fairly say they got this award right -- it's great ice cream and a great atmosphere. Well done to the entire Blue Marble team!
Congratulations Alexis and Jennie! A well-deserved award- truly exceptional ice cream and a "must stop" destination for Brooklyn residents and travelers alike. Keep up the good work!
Whoo-hoo! Yea, Lexi! Congrats to you and Jennifer. I know how hard you guys worked. But, do we get a discount in Rwanda?
Congratulations Alexis!!! Your strawberry ice cream is the best I have had and I also loved the yoghurt smoothie! Blue Marble was a great escape from last July's heat wave when we were in Brooklyn. As a native Brooklynite, I could not be more proud of what you and others have brought to the neighborhood! How about an outpost in Boston?
Wow, Lexy and Jennie!!!! Great work!!!! Your ice cream (and everything else) is the BEST! It is the first destination to go to even for out-of-towners like me. It's what New York is all about - the most creative, innovative, delicious and nicest dining experience! Love the coffees and the quiches, too!!!!! I am SO happy for you, and not surprised that you won this award! You deserved it!