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THE HOT SPOT AWARD FOR THE BEST GELATO OF 2023 This blog title might be Never Have I Ever because, despite a strong consensus, we did have the odd difference, which is only natural. However, on our Reunion in Rome in 2023, everything Gelato was…
Gelateria Dei Gracchi Rome 14 07 23 This little Gelateria was on our list of must-try Gelato outlets with a reputation that has placed it among the top 10% of Rome’s finest. I Tried several different flavours, including Vanilla, Stracciatella and Milk Chocolate. The Vanilla…
Gunther Gelato Artigianale Italiano Gunther – Gelateria July 13, 2023 Rome, Italy The Hot Spot’s reunion started with a blaze, with the heat rising to scorching levels here in Rome – a city steeped in the most glorious history Gelato-wise and otherwise too! Mariam, Ali…
The Hot Spot Roman Gelato Expedition – July 2023 It isn’t easy to imagine that it’s been nearly a quarter of a century since we started to churn ice cream at home every day. Fortunately or unfortunately, as the case may be, Ice Cream has…
The Evolving Hot Spot Logo 1995 1995 1996 1999 – rejected 1999 – rejected 1999 – rejected Saidpur Village The Official Frozen Desserts Logo – Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Granita… Saidpur Village Style Saidpur Village – Aged The Official Non Ice Cream Logo!
Argentina Wins Again! Of course, I know it’s Eid. A Hail and Hearty Mubarak to all of you celebrating today. But for some hardened geeks, it’s another opportunity for a new experiment in the kitchen, mixing a new, untried concoction. We have done Dulce De…
The Dawn of Frozen Yogurt in Pakistan – Summer 1995 It was a different world in 1995 when The Hot Spot journey began. The Food Revolution was on the horizon and badly needed. The Restaurant scene was dominated by much of the same. Sizzling steaks…
“The Memories Remain Intact” The “Killer Rat” has been authorized to revive the original Hot Spot Magazine that lasted a couple of episodes before being absorbed by our website. While the website has seen its ups and downs over the years, it has also seen…
Farewell Dear Brother, Colleague and Friend. You Were The Best Of Us.Rest In Peace This afternoon we lost the finest among us. The Best brother, colleague, friend and son anyone could ever hope for. We didn’t even realise how blessed we were to have you…