Gelatta Gelatto

Different people may pose many reasons for a vacation in Italy. Some may sight great works of art and architecture, while others the historical presence of ancient Rome and the aesthetic appeal of Venice. I myself would like to add gelato to that list of reason.

A couple of days ago I, believing I possessed the knowledge of the best gelato store in Milano, stated so on Facebook. I was then challenged by a credible and worldly friend who claimed the title actually belonged to a different shop. So I, being the diligent person that I am, took the burden upon myself to try both places and declare a victor. I cast myself as the sole judge in a "gelato-off." It was a tought and grueling job but someone had to do it, right?

The challenger posed a worthy opponent. The store was classy with a very elegant feel about it. the price for the large (3 scoops) was .50c euro less than what it cost in the shop I had previously attended. The choices, though broad, seemed slightly uninspired however. My selection of three ended up being coffee, dark chocolate, and pistachio.

The staircase looked like something out of a swankey NYC hotel or Martini Bar

With this being stated I would have to declare the winner of the "gelato-off" to be lato G http://www.latog.com/it/index.html a tiny hip shop resting only a couple blocks from Castello. The feel is very newage fun with gnome stool seating and flavor selections inspired by places from all over the world. My first selection of three here (which ran me 4 euro) consisted of "Peanut Butter and the City" inspired by my very own NYC!!! "Dulce De Leche" coming from the South American country of Argentina. and "Lucky Cookie" which simply stated (have a lucky day). The tastegasm that this combination created is so powerful it has probably been banned in several countries.



Is it actually ethically ok to sit on a Gnome? 



The worldly selection

On another trip I decided to enjoy the sweet and fruity sorbet selection. I ventured to try the "Fragola" (you may know it as strawberry), and the Limone & Menta from Morocco. On both visits the wonderful crisp clean flavors and the worldly selection left no room for doubt in my mind that lato G reigns supreme as the champion gelato store in Milano.

The staff is awesome too

The small cup of Fragola and Limone & Menta

It is my goal while I'm here to try every one of the flavors offered and when I finish I will tell you what I believe to be "The Masters Cup", the three best flavors. If anyone who has ventured to this store and tried it would like to post their "Masters Cup" in the comments that would be great, as would recommendations for other places to visit in Milano that I could then write about.

-SM-