Gelato at Amorino's on Canal Street, New Orleans

After a long wonderful Saturday at Jazz Fest and a ride back from the fair grounds on an old-fashioned street car to Canal Street, New Orleans, I thought I would stop and try some gelato at Amorino's before catching my street car home.

Canal Street was really busy in that early evening, and as soon as I walked into this wonderful gelato shop, the place began to fill.  No wonder.  Even though the line was growing, the person scooping my gelato did so with artistry and care.  My gelato became a zen experience.
                                                                 

They also have sorbetti (sorbet), but I didn't see the "pear" flavor I was hoping to find. So without pear to fill my curiosity, chocolate was what my taste buds cried for, so I had their Dulce de Leche and a second scoop of what I think was chocolate chip.

Amorino's also makes flower-shaped gelato and sorbet creations, which looked great for celebrations.  But I went for something simple, as this was just a quick stop to refresh.                                                                                                                             
My sweet zen dessert had a taste and texture that was divine.  Awesome and incomparable gelato.  The care put into scooping this cup of sweetness gave me room to pause. This is my little gelato pictured below in the window looking onto Canal Street.

by Roberta Whitman Hoff