SNO-BALLS

Several days ago, while strolling down 7th avenue, I discovered a new store front in my little neighbourhood. A snow cone store had opened just in time for the sweltering NYC summers. Last night, even thought it was rainy and kind of cool a couple of us decided to re-visit some of our childhood memories and give this place a shot.


IMPERIAL WOODPECKER SNO-BALLS

A super friendly girl who we later learned  is the owner, greeted us. We quickly found out she is a fellow southern implant, which makes me want to root for this little shop even more! Not to mention the name is sure to make all passer bys chuckle.
For $5 you get a giant Chinese-to-go container filled to the brim with shaved ice(they also have $4 and $7 options), topped with your choice of flavours. The board was adorned with a plethora of old school, and inventive flavour choices! I kept it relatively boring and went with cherry and grape. It was fantastic sweet, cold, and crisp! With only 12 calories per ounce it is also a slightly healthier alternative to the hot  summer night craving for an ice cream cone. Overall I think this place is wonderful. As the temperatures climbs I see myself stopping by more and more often! Just FYI it is closed on Monday and is cash only! So grab a five dollar bill, and venture to this west village ice haven, no doubt you will be glad you did!