Since today is the First Year Anniversary of the
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, we walked over to the East Village to join in the festivities. And it was most certainly festive!
"Bertha Mason" was keeping everyone in line in order and in stitches. She(?) also brought out a tray of her baked good: Spicy Chocolate Cookies, Blondie Bars and Cherry-Black Pepper turnovers. All quite yummy!
Once it was our turn to go inside the shop, I made my way to the back to the give the owners, Doug and Bryan, an Anniversary Hug. Michael ordered a Mermaid Sundae, and I ordered a Monday Sundae. Click here to view the
TREATS. All quite delicious as usual, and it was great to meet some of the newest members of their every-growing staff.
Doug eventually made his way out to the sidewalk out front, and we chatted for a bit and took some pics. He gave me the inside scoop - pardon the pun - on some of their upcoming adventures. And we also took some pics of some of adorable children who wanted to have their pics taken with Bertha Mason.
All in all, it was a wonderful time. And it was nice to see Michael smiling and laughing and joking and having a genuinely good time.
