Since New York Magazine has anointed the Italian gelato maker, Grom, the city’s best, I had to go see what all the fuss was about. Problem: I’m allergic to the protein in milk. So I ordered the melon sorbet, which was sensational. My hubby chose the extra-noir chocolate, which was a bit weird.

I was faint with pleasure after eating the melon sorbet. It was rich, luscious, and fruity and studded with chunks of melon. I could have eaten an entire tub of the stuff.

I only sampled a couple of spoonfuls of the chocolate, but it struck some off notes. The Grom web site says its chocolate offers sensations of “moderate acidity.” For me, there was a chalky, harsh taste that lingered for several minutes. I felt like I needed a breath mint to get rid of it.

Still, I’ll go back for the fruit sorbets. I expect the other flavors offered–which in June include lemon and raspberry–are at least as ambrosial as the divine melon.

Grom
2165 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
646 290 7233

233 Bleeker St.
New York, NY
212 206 1738

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