Posts Tagged ‘Dessert’

Yogurtini, Dulcify Newest Cool Spots

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

No doubt it gets hot in Downtown Phoenix. Glass, concrete, 110-degree temps, you know the formula.

yogurtiniBut that doesn’t mean there aren’t great ways for you to chill out.

Here’s an updated list of Downtown’s cool treat oases.

Yogurtini — Opening any second at CityScape, on the corner of Washington and 1st Street next to Vitamin T, Yogurtini will be dishing up your frozen yogurt favorites from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Dulcify PHX — This new yogurt joint debuted at the Phoenix Convention Center’s Metro Marche food court just in time for the All-Star Game. Hours will vary based on events happening at the building.

A Touch of Yogurt – Dishing up yummy yogurt from the corner of the Renaissance Tower (Washington and 1st Avenue) since 1987, Marcia and John Bruno are the Grand Poobahs of Downtown yogurt.

Bistro 202 — One of the lesser-known haunts for frozen goodies, Bistro 202 makes its gelato in-house and recently added ice cream to the menu (ASU students will enjoy the  Devilish Hot Fudge Sundae).

Cold Stone Creamery — Located across from 1130 The Restaurant at Arizona Center, Cold Stone Creamery is an Arizona favorite (and based in Scottsdale), offering ice cream, cakes, drinks and novelties.

And that’s the scoop on Downtown ice cream, yogurt and gelato. [Insert rim shot here.]

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A Touch of Yogurt

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

One of the charter businesses to open in the Renaissance Square tower on Washington Street and 1st Avenue, A Touch of Yogurt dished up its first cup of creamy goodness in August of 1987. You’re probably as surprised as I was to learn that a) frozen yogurt existed in 1987 and b) a mom and pop yogurt shop can survive 23 years in our constantly evolving urban core. But thanks to a customer-first mentality and infectiously positive attitudes, A Touch of Yogurt isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving, and on any given weekday afternoon I challenge you to find a more happenin’ Downtown spot.

Marcia Bruno, who owns A Touch of Yogurt with her husband John, was nice enough to reveal some secrets to the couple’s success and longevity.

Q: So, why yogurt?

“It’s rich and it’s creamy! John and I have both worked in the restaurant business all our lives and this was a chance to do something for ourselves.  We’re not trying to get rich but we can make a living and enjoy each other.”

Touch_of_YogurtQ: What’s your business philosophy?

“We rely on the consistency of our product and the loyalty of our customers. We really try to keep up a good product and be reasonable in our prices. John and I have always put service first and the customer is always right.”

Q: You offer 64 flavors and 48 toppings. What’s the strangest combination anyone’s ever ordered?

 “The oddest combination I’ve ever made, and I had to try it for myself, was lemon sorbet with hot fudge. It wasn’t good.”

Q: And the most popular?

“The coffee and peanut butter flavors are big. Coconut, too. Banana is also very popular.”

 Q: What’s your favorite part of the day?

“Without a doubt it’s the afternoon rush. This place is so happy in the afternoon. We say we close at 4 but if people are trying to get their afternoon yogurt we’ll never turn them away.”

A Touch of Yogurt is open M-F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and you can download their flavor calendar  to see when your favorites are being offered.

 Want an extra scoop?

Text “FOOD” to 25866 or check out the 2010 Downtown Dining Guide (now in digi-mag form!)

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