Finding My “Sweet Tooth”
I recently discovered a hidden gem in Newport, KY – Sweet Tooth Candies on 11th all because of Twitter.
I’ll explain.
Yesterday around 1:30 p.m. the boys and I headed out for an afternoon of fun at the Newport Aquarium. Much to our dismay, upon arriving I realized that our passes had expired. Not wanting to spend a ton of money, the boys and I began brainstorming what else we might do. Being the geek that I am, I of course Twittered about our situation.
With in a few minutes I received a (life changing) tweet from ADorkAndHisPork, suggesting we try out an ice cream shop over near 12th street. Not ones to turn down ice cream, nor an adventure, the boys and I packed up and headed over to check out Sweet Tooth Candies.
If you’ve never been there before, Sweet Tooth Candies is a handmade chocolate shop and home made ice cream parlor located on 11th Street in Newport, KY. It’s been around from more then 100 yrs (apparently I live under a rock!) and upon entering the building you feel like you are stepping back in time. The cozy shop has a traditional ice cream parlor feel and is host to cases (and cases) of handmade chocolates as well as large variety of handmade ice cream.
First let’s address the ice cream. During our visit we ordered a scoop of strawberry ice cream on a sugar cone for Sean, one of their famous ice balls (rainbow flavor) for Brady, and a mouthwatering banana split with strawberry and pineapple toppings for me. I must say that I was really impressed with everything we ordered. The ice cream, made by Sweet Tooth Candies, was unbelievable. I’d never tasted anything so fresh and creamy. The strawberry ice cream contained chunks of real strawberry and the texture was so smooth. They handled the toppings on the banana split in the same fashion – the strawberries were fresh and whole, as was the pineapple. No fake toppings here people! The vanilla ice cream was also probably the best I’d ever tasted.
Next, the chocolates. Now while we did not purchase any during our visit, I did have a chance to try a sample of their chocolate ganache (perhaps a truffle?). It.was.so.good. I am no chocolate expert but this thing melted in my mouth. It was so good in fact that when the woman serving us turned around to scoop our ice cream I snagged another sample!
If you have the chance I’d highly recommend checking out Sweet Tooth Candies the next time you are in or around Newport. Its something both you and your children will really enjoy. I know it’s where my family will be heading from now on for our ice cream fix!
Sweet Tooth Candies
Newport, KY
Corner of Ann St & 11th
859-581-6763
http://sweettoothchocolates.com/
Thanks again to A Dork and His Pork, for telling me about Sweet Tooth Candies!
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7.7.09 at 4:06 pm
Katie comments:
i LOVE sweet tooth!!! i am highly addicted to the ice balls!
7.7.09 at 4:26 pm
Gina comments:
Our family tries to buy from local shops/stores like this. We live in Florence so this is a reasonable drive. Thanks for letting us know about it! I think my girls will love it.
7.7.09 at 5:42 pm
shannanb aka mommy bits comments:
I just noticed something — Look closely at the photo of the ice cream treats… You can see the Bman going in for a sneak attack on SM’s ice cream cone, lol!
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7.7.09 at 5:49 pm
Marketing Mommy comments:
I am going to have to make it to Sweet Tooth next time I’m in the Cinci. Is it far from downtown or the airport? Maybe you can meet me there…
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7.7.09 at 8:10 pm
Susan from WorkingMomsAgainstGuilt.com comments:
I’m barely able to keep myself from getting in the car right now to raid the place. I definitely need to swing by soon though. Tasty ice cream AND chocolate? I’m sold.
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7.7.09 at 11:51 pm
Carla comments:
We had a place like this in my hometown growing up. I used to love going there with my mom. This brings back a lot of memories!
7.8.09 at 7:45 am
Melinda comments:
I have seen this place before when driving through Newport and wondered about it. I will definitely have to stop in next time I’m through there!
7.9.09 at 3:18 pm
Andi @udandi comments:
sounds delish (and I must live under a rock, too!)
btw, until now I thought it was a dork and his spork on twitter…I need to pay attention more!
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7.10.09 at 4:09 pm
Robin Feltner comments:
I’ve been going here since I was a kid. They make ice balls, red nectar with homemade icecream on the inside. Ridiculously good…and I think I’m going to be driving over there now because you just initiated a crave!
7.11.09 at 8:59 am
jeff comments:
I am SO flattered that you took me up on my advice and then mentioned me as a part of your adventure. Thank you!
I used to work a few blocks away from the place, and remember a Summer afternoon when my boss walked into the office with one of their banana splits… hooked for life.
Glad you enjoyed!
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