One of my guilty pleasures in life is eating ice cream. I know that it does nothing good to me and only adds more unwanted inches to my waistline, but it's just so good. Naturally, I was psyched when I heard that Cold Stone Creamery was setting up shop in the country.
When I went to try it out, I was shocked and taken aback with the prices. I have no problem paying, but it's too much for what you're getting. I have no qualms with the taste. There are more than a thousand different combinations you can try out with their wide array of ice cream flavors and mix-ins.
There is spectacle and performance involved as the guys behind the counter and the waiters engage in witty repartee and toss around your orders. Makes you wonder how much they practice it. It's fun and all but I feel it doesn't justify the high price tag. read more