The Arizona Republic

This cult favorite opens its first Arizona scoop shop

- Bahar Anooshahr to azcentral.com today.

Fans of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams have been able to get their fix with bythe-pint flavors at Whole Foods, AJ’s Fine Foods, Target and Bevmo. Now customers can experience the whimsical flavors Jeni’s is known for at a its first scoop shop in Arizona.

Located at the corner of E. Fifth Avenue and N. Marshall’s Way, the parlor will have its grand opening on March 1.

Founder Jeni Britton Bauer opened the first Jeni’s ice cream shop in 2002 in Columbus, Ohio. Jeni’s sources milk from Smith’s, a century-old dairy in Ohio’s Appalachia­n region, and churns out a variety of flavors, from Salty Caramel to Brambleber­ry Crisp, Wildberry Lavender and Salted Peanut Butter.

What’s on the menu at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams?

Jeni’s menu features a few dairy-free ice creams and sorbets. The Lemon Bar is definitely a winner. The vegan lemon curd splashes tart waves through the coconut milk ice cream and nuggets of shortbread cookie peak through to add a crunch to each bite.

The texture of the ice cream and frozen yogurt are beautifull­y creamy and the flavors linger in the mouth. The luscious Salted Peanut Butter and Chocolate is a must-try, as is the velvety Rainbow frozen yogurt, which offers a zingy brightness from passion fruit and berries.

Each bowl comes with a triangle of buttercris­p waffle.

Limited-edition and seasonal flavors will be available by the scoop at the Arizona shop, including the upcoming Ted Lasso flavor.

What is Ted Lasso Ice Cream?

Ahead of the “Ted Lasso” season three release on March 15, Jeni’s created a Biscuits with the Boss ice cream that will debut on March 2.

The flavor is made

of shortbread cookie chunks in a sweet cream ice cream.

How much does Jeni’s Ice Creams cost?

● Standard is two scoops of ice cream for $6.40.

● Signature is three flavors for $7.50.

● A flight of 10 flavors is $21.

● Buttercris­p waffle cone or bowl are an additional $1.50.

● Pints are $12.

● 12-pack of street treats is $32.

How to visit Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

The grand opening is set for Wednesday,

March 1, from 7 to 11 p.m. with free scoops for all and swag bags for the first 50 people.

Details: 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale. (602) 835-6691, jenis.com.

Hours: Sunday to Thursday from noon to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11a.m. to midnight.

Reach the reporter at BAnooshahr@azcentral.com. Follow @banooshahr on Twitter.

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 ?? FILE ?? Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams originated in Columbus, Ohio, creating craft ice cream from the ground up.
FILE Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams originated in Columbus, Ohio, creating craft ice cream from the ground up.
 ?? TIM JOHNSON ?? Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
TIM JOHNSON Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
 ?? JENI’S ICE CREAMS ?? Jeni’s offers a few dairy-free options.
JENI’S ICE CREAMS Jeni’s offers a few dairy-free options.

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