Restaurant Review: Taste and See

What is gelato? How is it different than ice cream?

Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream, but it isn’t the same as its American counterpart. While ice cream is generally around ten percent fat, gelato is around five to seven percent because it uses more whole milk than it does cream. Gelato is also churned at a slower speed than ice cream is therfore it is denser, so it only contains about 25 to 30 percent air; whereas ice cream contains around 50 percent. Gelato is also kept at a slightly warmer temperature than ice cream. Gelato tends to have more flavor than ice cream because it has less fat.

Taste and See makes homemade gelato every day, so it is guaranteed to be fresh! They have many homemade chocolates from chocolate turtles, caramels, to chocolate covered gummy bears. They have a wide variety of chocolate too, they offer some of their chocolates such as their caramels in a dark chocolate format, and they also have white chocolate candies as well. Taste and See also sells pre-made candy such as giant gummy worms, gummy mustaches, and gummy shot glasses. Taste and See allows local artists to display their artwork and sell it at their shop. They currently have pieces in their store such as Abraham Lincoln made out of pennies, and a spray painted piece that features Marilyn Monroe.

Taste and See has a really down to earth atmosphere, and their interior is very retro as well as sleek. They offer a wide variety of all of their candies, and gelato. Their chocolates are simply scrumptious, and they offer customers to purchase a half pound box for around nine dollars, and a pound box assortment for around 18 dollars. It is absolutely free to try their gelato flavors, and they sell their gelato in a small cup, large cup, pint, and a chocolate dipped waffle cone. Their gelato is absolutely flawless with a ton of flavor, and a smooth, rich consistency you just can’t get with ice cream. When you’re looking for something warm, they also sell homemade hot chocolate that is absolutely delicious. The store is family owned, and the family runs the store. They are some of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. Their prices are very low, and their flavor is crazy good. I definitely recommend going there for something that is absolutely fresh, different, healthier, and out of this world.

Location: 2838 Richmond Road Suite B, Texarkana, Texas 75503

Type of Cuisine: Gelato & Candies

Pricing: Varies upon size and product

Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

http://www.tasteandseecandies.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-and-See/111205962260874

Phone Number: (903) 792-1468