Photo: ashley serra Not that you ever need an excuse to indulge in a scoop or two, but the third Sunday in July (tomorrow) is National Ice Cream Day in the U.S. Here are some of the country’s top spots for a fix. Graeter’s – Cincinnatti, OH Since 1870, Graeter’s has churned out ice cream the old-fashioned way using a spinning French pot. Its signature chip flavors, like black raspberry chip and peanut butter chip, are specked with its infamous mammoth chocolate chips. Toscanini’s – Cambridge, MA Toscanini’s was declared “ Best Ice Cream in the World ” by the New York Times and has won over a diverse array of fans, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Dalai Lama. Those who enjoy sampling inventive flavors will appreciate its extensive selection, which features offerings such as pepper bourbon, black bottom, cardamom pistachio, and saffron. Photo: ashley serra Bi-Rite Creamery – San Francisco, CA The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of ice cream shops utilizing organic local ingredients. Bi-Rite Creamery specializes in whipping up batches of unique flavors with dairy from the nearby Strauss Family Creamery

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