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Cabot's "scoops" the competition when it comes to quality ice cream

Article by Eric H.

(NEWTON, MASS.) -- Even if Cabot's Ice Cream and Restaurant had the personality of an organic breakfast cereal, it would still be worth going to -- the ice cream is that good. Cabot's is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor setting with exposed brick walls, cartoon-like lighting, fun wall memorabilia, soda fountain-type stool seating and a friendly staff adept at conversation, humor and an affinity for children, as well as well- behaved adults. What makes it better than most ice cream establishments is that in addition to the excellent ice cream, Cabot's is open year-round to please the frozen dairy faithful. Top ice cream choices include cherry vanilla (absolutely loaded with cherries), a pungent ginger, and the best mint chocolate chip sampled, to date. Cabot's also serves more than adequate food including turkey dinner, great burgers and a fine clam chowder. The eternal crowds add to the fun atmopshere, but can create waiting lines. Don't leave, however, as you will surely miss instant memories of a great ice cream parlor that offers some of the best ice cream in the Boston area.

Cabot's Ice Cream and Restaurant, 743 Washington St., P.O. Box 600173, Newtonville MA 02460-0002. Tel. (617)964-9200 / (617) 965-0909

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