July 11, 2012 | Food & Drink
A colorful array of flavors at Sweet Chill at Aria Resort & Casino
Cocolini
Hit up St. Mark’s Square for some shopping this summer, and you’ll bump into a line that seems to go on forever: Shoppers are known to wait patiently for a scoop of gelato at this Grand Canal Shoppes gem. The coconut and stracciatella flavors are mind-blowing. The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 702-732-8927; venetian.com
Luv-It Frozen Custard
A Las Vegas landmark, this deliciously cheap, all-cash stand just steps off the Strip will convert anyone into a custard addict. Check out its website for the featured flavors of the day, plus instructions on how to “properly” order the best sundae ever. 505 E. Oakey Blvd., 702-384- 6452; luvitfrozencustard.com
Max Brenner
Calling all chocoholics! Pop in to Max Brenner, the famed chocolate restaurant that offers a variety of cool treats such as the Euphoria Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Sundae or the Fantastic Popsicle Chocolate Fondue: vanilla ice cream and a river of chocolate for dipping, plus chocolate wafer “rocks” on the side. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-462-8790
Serendipity 3
Overflowing with Humble Pie, ice cream, toppings, and hot fudge, who can resist the Can’t Say No Sundae at the famed Serendipity 3? If you’re a high roller, try the $1,000 Golden Opulence Sundae, with its edible 23-karat gold leaf, and if you can’t decide, stick to the famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7778
SnöBar
What’s better than ice cream spiked with alcohol? From cosmopolitan and margarita ice pops to the Grasshopper—a mix of brandy, crème de menthe, and crème de cacao—SnöBar alcoholic popsicles and ice cream provide the best of both worlds for “thirsty” dayclub partiers who need to cool off. Once only available in the ’burbs, SnöBar can now be found at all of the sexiest pools in town, including Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan, Caesars Palace, and Tao Beach at Venetian.
Sugar Factory American Brasserie
If sweet-tooth is your name, Sugar Factory is your game. The company that brought us the blinged-out lollipop has a restaurant with a sweets-packed menu, including delicious sundaes such as the King Kong, a $99 bonanza of every kind of topping on 24 scoops. Try the Fluffier Nutter milkshake or the signature Sugar Factory Fondue, served with either white, milk, or dark chocolate. Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 702-331-5100
Sweet Chill
In the casino known for smelling like chocolate, this chic little gelato, espresso, and pastry shop with elegant, sherbet-colored décor has guests’ mouths watering over the sweet treats lined up behind the counter. Scoops and delectable toppings can be mixed and matched to please any palate. Aria Resort & Casino, 702-590-7111
Tutti Gelati
Settle in next to the sunny Lake Las Vegas marina with a big helping of cooling gelato or sorbet. At this quaint shoreside shop, indulge in the authentic Italian taste of dense, silky gelato available in a variety of flavors such as tiramisu, cinnamon, crème brûlée, peanut butter, and pumpkin. Real coffee lover? Ask for your gelato “affogato” style. 40 Costa di Lago, Henderson, 702-564-5555; tuttigelati.com
Trevi
Not every gelato master gets to work at 2 am daily to make a fresh batch with specialty flavors of the day—only Trevi’s Hank Sbraccia sets his alarm clock that early. After shopping exhaustion has taken its toll, recuperate with a visit to the restaurant’s adjacent coffee bar and 12-flavor gelato stand. It’s got to be good: On a busy day, this hot spot sells 250 to 350 pounds of gelato. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-735-4663
photography courtesy of mgm resorts
