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Was It the Best Gelato I’d Ever Had Because I’d Just Survived a Brain Tumor?

On the first day of our trip, I saw a sign:

For me, vertical typography is a magnet.

We went in, and I ordered yogurt gelato. On the first lick, I said, “Can we come back tomorrow?” and after the second, “Can we come back tonight?”

Every day of the trip at some point, I would sing the song “Gabrielle,” by the Nips, and Jason would drive us there.

I’d get only two items: a simple yogurt gelato (made with yogurt, sugar and cream) or fresh yogurt with berries.

Both were the best I ever had.

Jeremy Higgins contributed animation assistance.

Tamara Shopsin is an author, illustrator, graphic designer and part-time cook. She is also, along with her brother and sister, an owner of the New York City eatery Shopsin’s. Jason Fulford is an artist, editor and teacher.