When summer temperatures start to rise to a scorching high, I desperately seek an ice-cold sweet reprieve. On a recent trip to New York I found just that – the perfect cold summer refreshment from La Newyorkina Mexican Ice & Sweets. La Newyorkina is a paletas cart owned and operated by Fanny Gerson, offering Mexican inspired artisan popsicles (paletas: a quintessential Mexican frozen treat).
The mango-chile paleta bursts with bright, juicy mango chunks. Spicy chili flakes speckle the frozen delight offering bursts of heat to counteract the sweet juicy mango flavors.
I still dream about the pina colada paleta. It was milky and rich with thick strands of chewy coconut laced throughout. It was sweet and refreshing with a very present boozy bite. There were a variety of other boozy inspired paletas available, which I do not believe are available on normal occasion from the cart, this particular visit happen to be a private caterd event (lucky me!).
The paletas are inspired and well executed. I wish I was able to enjoy the avocado or the horchata that are also featured on the menu, but now I have something to look forward to on my next NY visit.
Cool and refreshing, I wish LA has it’s own version of La Newyorkina to help us Angelinos beat that summer heat!
* If you are lucky enough to live in NYC you can find La Newyorkina at the Hester Street Fair or book them for a private event*
Baker Street
August 11, 2011a boozy ice pop. now that’s totally my kinda way to beat the heat.
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
August 11, 2011That pina colada paleta has me swooning! There are so many more places I need to hit up the next time when I’m in NY! This being one of them. 🙂
Esi
August 11, 2011Mmm, that mango chile sounds awesome.
Anna A
August 12, 2011mmmmmm i want that pina colada paleta too! they are heard to find in pdx.
carolineadobo
August 12, 2011Those paletas looks so good, kinda reminds me Filipino ice candy (on a stick) with all the chunks of fruits in there. You’re right, someone should get one started here in LA.
Nastassia
August 12, 2011A- Boozy ice pop for the win.
Adriana – Too many good places in NY so jealous of them!
Esi- Mango chili was such a nice balance of spicy sweet
Anna – The thick coconut strips in it made it the best pina colada i’ve ever had!
Caroline- The chunks of fruit really make it! And yes we need one so maybe you can start it 😉
Natalie of Fashion Intel
August 19, 2011These look pretty tasty! L.A. has lots of great paleta spots, let me know if you need any recommendations.