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Gelato at Sant Ambroeus
Italophiles and Met Museum regulars swear there’s no better treat in town than this luscious, flavorful scoop. No wonder: The recipe has its origins in the first Sant Ambroeus in Milan. People go nuts for the pistachio, but don’t overlook the ripe banana, strawberry or mango flavors…or the vanilla with a fresh-pulled shot of espresso poured over it.
1000 Madison Ave at 77th St (212-570-2211); 259 W 4th St at Perry St (212-604-9254). One scoop $3. ¢

Hudson Valley Fresh milk
The ultimate mate for our afternoon cookie: thick, lush milk produced by Hudson Valley Holsteins. Minimal pasteurization means it has to get from beast to bazaar in less than 36 hours—that translates to fresher milk that needs to be consumed quick (which shouldn’t be a problem).
Available at Whole Foods; various locations (wholefoods.com). $4 per half gallon. ¢

Hungarian cream cheese at Hungarian Meat Market
Café Boulud’s executive chef, Gavin Kaysen, tipped us off to this coral-hued farmer’s-cheese spread, a savory condiment densely speckled with paprika and fortified by pieces of lightly sautéed onions. It’s the perfect bagel-topping alternative for the schmear-weary.
1560 Second Ave at 81st St (212-628-5147). $7.49 per pound. ¢

Lemon yogurt from Evan’s Creamery
Grass-fed whole milk, lemon oil, maple syrup and live cultures are the deceptively simple elements responsible for this zingy (and healthful) treat. We like to savor the cream on top, then dive into the custardy yogurt below. Available at Marlow & Sons,
81 Broadway at Berry St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-384-1441). $2.25. ¢

Menodiciotto gelato at BuonItalia
Imported from Turin, this gelato is smooth and dense. It has an almost chewy consistency, flavored with exceptional ingredients like hazelnuts from Piedmont and Guatemalan coffee.
Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave at 16th St (212-633-9090). $2.50 per small cup. ¢

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Written by Joshua M. Bernstein, Jay Cheshes, Zachary Feldman, Gabriella Gershenson, Daniel Gritzer, Stacey Harwood, Kate Lowenstein, Rebecca Flint Marx, Jordana Rothman and Robert Simonson

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