"The duo always had a cheery, 'we did a thing' vibe, and so did their ice cream: wacky but educated combinations of flavors like Snap, Mallow, Pop (marshmallow and Rice Krispies) and It Came From the Gowanus (dark fudge with caramel)."
"Their new enterprise is a fast-casual, kid-friendly Carroll Gardens sandwich shop called Ramblin' Chick, whose mascot is a bindle-toting hen roaming America in the spirit of Woody Guthrie's 'Ramblin' Round.'"
"One store led to many, led to a factory, led to personal and professional bankruptcies, led to demise. That story is well known, but while the intervening years have dinged the allure of Obama-era schmaltz, the indefatigable Smith and Cuscuna still seem to exemplify that earlier, questing tweeness."
Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna, known for their unique ice cream flavors at Ample Hills, have launched a new venture called Ramblin' Chick, a sandwich shop. Their ice cream business grew rapidly from a pushcart to multiple locations but ultimately faced bankruptcy. Despite past challenges, their new establishment embodies a playful and adventurous spirit, featuring a whimsical mascot inspired by American folk culture. The duo's journey reflects a blend of creativity and resilience in the food industry.
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