The bustling little town of Fountain Hills buzzes with anticipation for the opening of Snowbird Ice Cream Co., a venture by 21-year-old ice hockey enthusiast Izaak Wontorski. The new ice cream shop promises to serve super-premium treats beginning today, Sept. 13, with flavors to delight the local community. In a statement obtained by the Town of Fountain Hills, Wontorski shared, "The inspiration for Snowbird came from my time playing ice hockey, where post-game ice cream trips became a regular tradition."
Exploring flavors nationwide has led Wontorski to partner with the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, Wisconsin, known for high-quality ingredients and small-batch excellence. They boast a dense and creamy texture with 14% butterfat in their ice cream, aiming to fully satisfy the customer’s palate. "After travelling across the country to try different types, I knew that I had to bring the deliciousness of Chocolate Shoppe to Arizona," Wontorski expressed as per the Town of Fountain Hills website, a sentiment that hints at the community soon to be able to share in his creamy discoveries. During the grand opening, Snowbird is set to offer $10 pints, free mini milkshake samples, and a new 24 ice cream flight samples.
The shop’s address is 16725 E. Avenue of the Fountains, C-109, and will be one of the few businesses catering to late-night cravings in the area, open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Snowbird’s unique flavors on their substantial menu will include Old Fashioned Vanilla, Zanzibar Chocolate, and exotic Mango Untamed, among others.
Art and ambiance are to merge seamlessly within the 860-square-foot space, adorned by a grand mural created by local artist Laura Thurbon with the assistance of the Inspiration Academy. This might quickly become a beloved spot for Instagram selfies and casual hangouts with its modern and minimal aesthetic. As part of the grand opening festivities, every purchase will entitle customers to a scratch-off with potential prizes, from toppings to ice cream flights, while a photo booth and live music are certain to embellish the occasion with the infectious joy that only hand-crafted ice cream can bring.
For those looking for more information about the emerging enterprise or the Town of Fountain Hills itself, there's ample detail to be found online. You can visit their official websites here and at experiencefountainhills.org, respectively.
