August is historically the steamiest, stickiest, sweatiest month of the year–brilliant move, Founding Fathers, building the nation’s capital on a swamp–in these parts. We’ve tracked down 31 frozen treats (one a day for the rest of this month) to provide you with some temporary, and often insanely delicious, relief.
The place: Yolly Molly Cafe – 12164 Fairfax Town Center, Fairfax; 703-272-7007; www.yollymolly.com
The prescription: AYCE fro-yo. I’ve seen adults wander into this newish fro-yo pipeline and stare wide-eyed at the bank (eight in all) of self-serve machines, somewhat perplexed by how they should proceed. One dessert-savvy tot, on the other hand, instinctively marched directly from the front doors to the fro-yo nozzles and began dictating his mix-and-match order to his doting guardians. Lucky for him–and us–no one need wait in line or dawdle at the front counter during Yolly Molly’s weekly all-you-can-eat promotion (Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.).
For $6.99 (regular price: $0.59 an ounce) one can indulge in all kinds of probiotic goodness, including: California tart (standard base favored by the entire froyoverse), wild strawberry, triple chocolate (billed as low-fat, but definitely delivers a mousse-y, uber chocolaty experience), pomegranate energy, pink lemonade sorbet (sweet-tart palate cleanser with plenty of citrusy staying power), plain raspberry and vanilla bean (spicy and creamy standard bearer).
And don’t forget to travel down the toppings bar, a customization carnival stocked with: fresh fruit (mango, pineapple, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, shaved coconut), cookies (whole animal crackers, crushed oreos), sugary cereals (Fruity Pebbles, Captain Crunch), straight up candy (gummi pieces, M&M’s, toffee bits) and sauces (honey, white chocolate syrup).
–Warren
————————————————————————————————————————————————
Keep tabs on the month long Freeze Jag trek here.