tom’s ice cream bowl

Zanesville

Today, he maintains the traditions that date back to Mirgon’s time at helm, which means a textured terrazzo floor, cream-colored tile walls and green chairs. A long counter near the front blanched peanuts, cashews, Spanish late candies and caramels. Ice cream reason people come back time and again, the shop makes close to 25,000 gallons

“Since I’ve been here, I’ve made about he says in spring 2023. “I keep a record

When asked for a favorite flavor, he says they all are. That should come as no surprise since he’s the one who comes up with them.

“I make it to my taste,” he adds. “I put what I want in it.”

The shop’s hard-packed ice cream is put to good use on cones, in milkshakes, over banana splits and scooped onto towering sundaes. Even the smallest portions arrive at the table wobbling and dripping over the side. Customers never seem to mind. 532 McIntire Ave., Zanesville 43701, 740/4525267, tomsicecreambowl.com — Nicholas

Dekker

Dietsch Brothers • Findlay

Dietsch Brothers has been a family operation since it opened in 1937. The company has two parlors — its flagship on West Main Cross Street and another on Tiffin Avenue. Keeping things small, consistent and high-quality shines through in its approximately 40 flavors of ice cream, ranging from the classics to fun seasonal creations like coconut. 400 W. Main Cross St., Findlay 45850, 419/422-4474, dietschs.com