jazzfood wrote:coincidentally, i was wondering the same thing this wkend. i spoke to bill who manages mario's for skip, mario's son. peach will not occur until the last 3-4 wks of the season, if @ all. i remember when they used to do honeydew, nectarine and mango as well, but it seems as it's too much additional prep work. @ least that's what i was told. @ least they're still as good as they've always been, although i've been a bit disappointed w/watermelon this season.
i'd stick w/the fresh fruits as opposed to syrups/extracts. as of yesterday those would be lemon, banana, cantaloupe, fruit cocktail and watermelon.
Yes, Ive been looking for the peach too - last time I was there was about
a week ago, and they said it wouldnt be available until sometime into
August at earliest. I hope that is accurate - last year they said the
same thing, and the peach never showed up at all, all season long
(made it down even the very last day they were open last year - they
never did have peach).
I too often go with the watermelon and canteloupe - the w/melon has
been up and down this year IMHO. Talked to a girl in line and she
suggested pineapple - so tried it for the first time, and liked it a lot.
will probably combine that with something the next time Iam at Mario's.
If you want a Mango Ice (only ever had it once, and liked it - but then
I love Mango in all forms)... there was one available a few weeks ago
at Carm's in Hillside, probably still is. (They also had a 99c hot dog
special at the time, which was very good).
c8w