Temperate times are, theoretically, on the way, so it's time to partake of one last taste of summer while you still can. There are ice cream joints aplenty out there, but here's a primer on some Bay area independent shops that still churn their own cream.
Bo's Ice Cream, 7101 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-234-3870
Bo's has been serving up its homemade ice cream for over 50 years. Service is slow, but what are you in a hurry for?
Tanya and Matt's Ice Cream, 15742 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-963-2766
More homemade ice cream with an absurd number of flavors. Does "Devil Ray" taste like failure?
The Junction, 4004 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-254-0977
Junction serves South Tampa's classic Old Meeting House ice cream.
Snack City, 2506 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, 813-872-7502
CL's Best Milkshake of 2006 is still a damn fine treat.
Larry's Ice Cream, 6595 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-360-4259
Since 1983, Larry's has been serving the beach crowd.
Sugar Daddy's, 110 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, 727-393-0979
Most beachfront ice cream joints ship it in, but Sugar Daddy's churns its own.
This article appears in Oct 10-16, 2007.