NYC ICY (CLOSED)
When Jonathan and Susie Leeds quietly closed their adored East Village ice spot, NYC ICY, back in 2004 after a landlord dispute, they left many feverish fans out in the cold. Now, the duo, who first created the ices for their lactose-intolerant son, are back with two locations: on Church Street in Brooklyn and 10th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. Over 150 sorbets and “cream ices” rotate daily, with flavors like mango basil, apricot ginger, root beer and rice pudding—anywhere from $2.50 a scoop to $6 a pint. Susie is tight-lipped about their magic formula—“We never say,” she teases, although she notes that the ices are made locally in Brooklyn, with several ingredients imported from Italy. The couple has also expanded their team with in-house taste-testers: their two sons. “They have yet to fail anything—they’re excellent employees,” she says, before shouting to them, playing nearby, “You guys rock!”
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between 44th and 45th Sts.
- Public Transportation:
- A,C,E to 42nd St.
The Basics
- Hours:
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Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Thu-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- Desserts and Gelato. Ices
Features
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout
