Scream 4 ice-cream @ Freggo
August 27th, 2009 | 
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On Time Out’s good advice, I rush to Freggo, one of the most famous Argentinian ice creamchains (but if you ever visit the country, do get tips from Elisa!)
Have they chosen the street on purpose: Swallow street?
Such a tiny parloir, a few stools, and hadful of tables outside. Purple deco – very Thierry Mugler. You feel more in a VIP club or in a glamour boudoir than in an ice-scream place. Definitely great with girlfriends!
I really wanted to try the dulce – a friend had strongly recommended the one with chocolate chips. Too bad, there’s none left. I am told this happens often, it’s a favourite. Why not get more stock then? Ah, but the desert is not made here. It is imported all the way from Argentina… I guess that does explain the price: £3.95 for two scoop. Maybe they should rename the street Hard to swallow!
Feeling adventurous, I’ll try the malbec and berries (Malbec is an Argentinian wine) with a portion of passionfruit.
A little sugary but so tastier than a sorbet, very refreshing. The cooked wine flavour is pretty surprising too. Tastebuds go mad at first not really understanding then explode with joy. I am even more amazed at how well it goes with the tangy passionfruit. I find here a real childhood memory – exactely the same taste, pips included as biting into the fruit…
Verdict: damn expensive but delicious. I do have to come back for the dulce as well as their milkshakes. I will keep it for small celebrations though or even to surprise friends.
Note aux parents: given the price… not the best ice-cream for kids! But if you don’t mind paying: my 3 year old daughter cleverly stole half of my Malbec and cream portion. The waitress was ever so kind and gave her a free sample too. The street is a pedestrian one so sit outside and let the kids play safely.
Freggo
27-29 Swallow Street
London W1B 4QR
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
£3.95 for two scoops
Open till 02.00 Fridays and Saturdays
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What should I say?
They are yummy!
Elisa, Argentina
They have a texture that is like no other and that I just cannot explain. It’s not a sorbet and it’s not like the usual ice-creams. I hear the Argentinian milk is very different, much sweeter hence the importation of the ice-cream rather than try to reproduce it with local products…
Vraiment ça met l’eau à la bouche ! Tu es avantureuse pour les parfums des glaces ! En vacances, je n’ai pas osé goûter parfum poivron…
Poivron, comme c’est original! Rouge ou vert?
J’aime la nouveaute et les suprises. Mathieu reste traditionnel, je prends des versions plus risquees et nous partageons…
Poivron rouge ! Mais aussi carotte, Plusieurs parfums fleurs mais je ne m’en rappelle plus.
Et dire qu’en vacances, quand les enfants réclament une glace, on les embête en leur disant qu’on a que de la glace à la choucroute ou à la ratatouille !
Interessant -si on croise plus facilement fleurs et herbes aromatiques (basilic, thym), je n’ai jamais vu de legume. Oooooh, tu me mets en chasse!