UNIQUE EATS IN ST. PETE

UniqueEats by Sabrina Baron in Saint Pete

IceBurg 449 Central Ave #102, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 800-9816 Instagram: @iceburgrolledicecream facebook.com/iceburgstpete

Rolled ice cream, also known as stir-fried ice cream, has been delighting the people of Thailand since 2009. According to Business Insider, its popularity increased after videos featuring street vendors making the dessert in Thailand went viral.

Soon after, rolled ice cream began to be sold worldwide and shops have been popping up across the nation. Ice cream in its original form is a popular dessert among Americans, so it isn’t a surprise that this new form has already taken the U.S. by storm.

Though the flavor is the same and the base recipe doesn’t differ from normal ice cream, rolled ice cream has a denser texture. It comes in a cylinder shape and has spirals on both ends.

A shop called IceBurg, located on Central Ave, serves up rolled ice cream to Saint Pete dessert lovers.

They offer 22 unique and different flavors of rolled ice cream. According to the store’s manager Alea Saric, IceBurg’s most popular is the classic Cookies & Cream.

The flavor combinations they offer range from familiar to exotic. For example, they have flavors such as strawberry, vanilla and coconut. But, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can order flavors like taro, Thai tea and green tea.

When you eat rolled ice cream, don’t think you’re just limited to singular flavors. For example, IceBurg offers a flavor called Flamingo. It starts with a green tea ice cream base then strawberries and sweetened condensed milk are added to the mix. After watching your dessert be made in front of you, IceBurg invites you to customize your cup of rolled ice cream with toppings ranging from fresh fruit to gummy bears.

Pop Goes the Waffle Various locations around the St Pete and Tampa Bay Area

Email: hello@popgoesthewaffle.com Instagram: @popgoesthewaffle Website: popgoesthewaffle.com

A food truck with a fun name and even more fun waffle creations!

The Pop Goes the Waffle truck travels to various locations in the St Pete area and their products can be found in some local coffee shops. It was established in 2017 and offers a wide variety of gourmet waffles. You won't find the average waffle with maple syrup and butter here! From waffle pops to waffle donuts, waffle lovers will have a hard time deciding what to order when they walk up to the truck window.

The flavors are interchanged every so often so be sure to check out their instagram account (@popgoesthewaffle) to get a look at the menu before you head out to wherever their location may be. Strawberries and Cream, Oreo, and Cinnamon Toast are a few flavors creations that have come from the mind of owner Sara Gerald Fludd.

Don't worry if you miss one of their pop up events. Certain coffee shops around St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area sell the delicious waffles!

Rollbotto 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 487-2681 Instagram: @rollbotto Email: contact.us@rollbotto.com

Think Subway but for sushi!

Rollboto is a sushi restaurant that gives guests the opportunity to create special sushi rolls that cater to their specific tastes. Whether you prefer brown rice over white rice or prefer to have your sushi wrapped in soy paper instead of seaweed, Rollbotto has you covered!

When you approach the counter, you get to choose the base of your roll, the protein, as well as the veggies and toppings. Every time you go to Rollbotto you can create a completely different and totally unique sushi roll.

If the idea of a fully customized roll is too intimidating, they also offer a equally delicious menu of "pre-programmed" specialty rolls. You can also enjoy sides with your sushi such as spring rolls and miso soup.

For dessert, they offer mochi ice cream in flavors such as green tea and mango.