TEA BAR @ WHEELER'S!

Hi everyone! Although the Berklee Jazz Fest was unfortunately canceled due to rain, we had a great time this weekend serving up some fantastic ice cream and frozen yogurt at the 2008 College Fest. Thank you for coming out and supporting our vegan ice cream! :)

Next, we have some REALLY exciting news!

Wheeler's Frozen Dessert Co. will be serving gourmet, herbal, green, black, and oolong teas at the shop starting October 15th! Teas available will include...

LEMON GINGER
JASMINE BLOSSOM
PEPPERMINT
CHAMOMILE
MANGO PASSIONFRUIT
POMEGRANATE RASPBERRY MATCHA

and more!

Mark your calendars for October 15th and be sure to stop by and grab a hot mug of delicious tea! See you around!

ATTN: EAST COAST!

Listen up, East Coast! Wheeler's Frozen Dessert Co. will be making appearances at TWO events this weekend in Boston, MA!

First, we will be scooping up some great flavors at the 8th annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival — Boston's most popular and largest outdoor festival.

Taking place on Saturday, September 27, the free Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival will take place from 12PM to 6PM to on three stages over six blocks on Columbus Avenue, starting at Massachusetts Avenue.

Stop by, grab some ice cream, and listen to some great Berklee artists!

Or, if jazz isn't your cup of tea, head on over to the CollegeFest, held at Hynes Convention Center on Boylston St. We will be serving ice cream at the CollegeFest on Saturday, September 27 from 12PM-7PM as well as Sunday, September 28 from 12PM-6PM.

Admittance is $10, so be sure to bring some cash.

There are also plenty of free giveaways and performances throughout the Fest, so you definitely don't want to miss this event!

Hope you join us for an exciting weekend - See you soon!

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 27
12PM - 6PM
Mass Ave & Columbus Ave

College Fest
Saturday, September 27
12PM-7PM
Sunday, September 28
12PM-6PM
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St

ATTN: WEST COAST!

Hi everyone!

Wheeler's Frozen Dessert Co. will be making an appearance at the Great LA Ice Cream Party this Saturday, September 27th from 2:00PM-4:30PM at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, located at 4730 Crystal Springs Drive.

We will be giving out free non-dairy, organic, vegan ice cream during the whole event, but make sure you stop by early just in case we sell out, as we can only bring so much ice cream across the country! ;)

If you plan to attend (which you should!!!) be sure to RSVP to the email: laicecreamparty@gmail.com

Here is some info aken from their website:

The Great LA Ice Cream Party is a free event. Everyone who attends will be entered into a door prize opportunity drawing just by attending as well as a free ride on the merry-go-round.

The beneficiary of any donations collected this year is LA Commons, a non-profit working to build communities and cultural awareness of LA's neighborhoods."LA Commons builds community by validating the importance of local narratives, enhancing the sense of belonging felt by a broad range of stakeholders and encouraging stronger ties between the people and places of Los Angeles."

In order to raise funds to support the programs of LA Commons and the promotion of Los Angeles neighborhoods, donations at the event are encouraged with the following incentives:

For a $5 donation, you will receive...
1 additional ticket for the opportunity drawings

For a $10 donation, you will receive...
5 additional tickets for the opportunity drawings

For a $20 donation, you will receive...
20 additional tickets for the opportunity drawings

For a $35 donation, you will receive...
40 additional tickets for the opportunity drawing.

For a $50 donation, you will receive
100 additional tickets for the opportunity drawings.


So be sure to stop by, grab some ice cream, and donate some money to a great cause! See you there!


The Great LA Ice Cream Party
Saturday, September 27, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)
(between Los Feliz Blvd. & the LA Zoo)

Follow signs to the Merry-Go-Round. Free parking is available in adjacent lots. Please RSVP to email laicecreamparty@gmail.com.

Hours for Thursday, 9/18

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that we will be closed TODAY (Thursday) the 18th of September from 1PM to 7PM. We will then reopen until 9PM. Stop by and grab some ice cream!

Cookie Dough @ Wheeler's!

Hey everyone! We're now selling homemade, vegan chocolate chip cookie dough at our shop in 1lb + 1/2lb quantities.

Available for take out, this cookie dough is perfect for whipping up a quick batch of vegan chocolate chip cookies without the hassle of making your own batter! Be sure to top by and pick up a pound or two ... and maybe try some of these brand new, delicious ice cream flavors while you're here!

Lime Avocado
Soursop
Root Beer
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate Chocolate Chip with Cookie Dough + Brownie Batter
Thai Tea Frozen Yogurt
Banana Frozen Yogurt


See you soon!

Our friend Hannah is hosting a book signing in Brooklyn!

via My Sweet Vegan:

Finally making her way to New York, Hannah is continuing her My Sweet Vegan cookbook tour at the Park Slope Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Brooklyn. Stop by to meet Hannah, take a peak at My Sweet Vegan, and buy a copy if you don’t already have one! Hannah will be available to sign copies, answer questions, and hand out dessert samples. The event details are as follows:

What:
Meet & Greet with Hannah Kaminsky, author of My Sweet Vegan, and enjoy a dessert sampling

When:
Saturday, September 6 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Where:
Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Park Slope), 267 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

See the Barnes & Noble Event Page for the store location and details.

Vegan Frozen Yogurt Available at Wheeler's!

Hi Pinkberry!

Check out our new vegan frozen yogurt flavors!

Vanilla - FAT FREE!
Espresso
Green Tea
Chocolate
Cake Batter


No, you read it right ... Chocolate AND Cake Batter.

Be sure to stop by before it sells out. It's going fast!

New Flavors at the Shop!

Hey everyone, we have an array of a new flavors at our shop! Here's a list of some of the delicious new creations available now at Wheeler's!

Maple Walnut
Pistachio Rosewater
Cherry Vanilla
Cookies & Cream
Latte
Vanilla Kentucky Bourbon
Sweet Potato
Lime Avocado
Orange Creamsicle
Reese's Cup

And don't forget our infamous sorbets, including alcohol inspired flavors such as:


Tequila Sunrise
Orange Mojito
Red Bull + Cranberry Vodka
Pomegranate Martini
Strawberry Pomegranate
Blueberry Pomegranate
Margarita


See you soon!

Summer Hours!

Hi everyone! Here are our summer hours for August.

MONDAY: 1PM - 9PM ***
TUESDAY: 1PM - 9PM
WEDNESDAY: 1PM - 9PM
THURSDAY: 1PM - 9PM
FRIDAY: 1PM - 9PM
SATURDAY: 1PM - 9PM
SUNDAY: 1PM - 9PM

***(Even though our posted hours are until 9PM, we will stay open as long as there are customers in the store)

See you around! Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer.

FREE VEGAN LUNCH AT WHEELER'S!

Hey everyone! We have some exciting news. We will be sampling our new lunch menu featuring gourmet salads and sandwiches this Friday and Saturday (August 1 & 2) from 1PM until 3PM. Please get here early! We are sure to run out of samples. Our menu includes:

SALADS

Fresh Snapped Green Beans with Shitake Mushrooms, Romaine and Miso Dressing

Toasted Cous-Cous Salad with Fresh Ginger, Grilled Peaches, Arugula and Basil Pesto

Romaine Hearts with Chunky Beets, Pecans and Maple Vinaigrette

Palm Salad: Hearts of Palm with Avocado, Olive, Romaine, Red Onion, and Light creamy soy dressing

Green Salad: Field Greens with Cucumber, Radish, Cherry Tomato, and Citrio Sherry Vinaigrette

Yuzu Salad: Fresh Greens with Snap Peas, Carrots, Jicama, Tofu and a Japanese Lime Dressing

Caprese: Fresh Vegan Mozzarella with Sliced Tomato, Basil, and Toasted Pine Nuts

Fresh Fruit Salad: A Selection of Seasonal and Ripened Fruit

SANDWICHES

Mediterranean: Carrot, Coriander, Vegan Cheddar, Fresh Greens, and Olive Tapenade on Fresh Baked Wheat Focaccia

Caprese: Sliced Tomato, curried Tofu, and Basil on Focaccia

Cucumber: Slices of Cucumber with Vegan Cream Cheese, Mint, and a Pinch of Paprika served on White Pullman

Thai Vegetable Wrap: Shredded Savoy Cabbage, Carrot, Thai Basil and Chilies with Vinegar and Oil

Falafel Mafia: Ground Chickpea Cake, Cucumber, Nasoya Tatsiki, chopped Romaine, and Tomato in a Spinach Wrap


Also, healthy vegan picnic lunches will be available for purchase on Monday August 4th 2008!

Shop Hours July 9-13

Hi everyone! Our shop hours are a little different this week, so be sure to check the following schedule before stopping by.

Wednesday July 9: 1PM-9PM
Thursday July 10: 1PM-9PM
Friday July 11: 1PM-9PM
Saturday July 12: 1PM-9PM
Sunday July 13: 1PM-9PM

Hope to see you soon!

Hi everyone, we had a wonderful 4th of July in our Boston hometown! We hope everyone enjoyed the fireworks!

This weekend, we will be in San Francisco for the Renegade Craft Fair, taking place at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.

On Saturday and Sunday from 11AM until 7PM we will be scooping up delicious ice cream flavors peanut butter, chocolate, strawberry, and more!

So everyone on the west coast, be sure to stop by! We attended the Renegade Craft Fair in NYC and believe us, this event is not to be missed!

What:
Wheeler's Frozen Desserts @ Renegade Craft Fair

Where:
Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco

When:
Saturday, July 12 + Sunday, July 13
11AM - 7PM

See you there!

4th of July Ice Cream Extravaganza!

Hi everyone! This year we will be celebrating Independence Day by serving up delicious scoops of ice cream along the Charles River!

The Boston Pops Firework Spectacular held on the Esplanade in Boston, which includes the Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell and Oval, is graciously hosting us for the huge 4th of July event. We will be set up on the Esplanade with our infamous ice creams and sorbets on July 4th, from 9:00AM until 10:30PM.

The celebration is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plus, the esplanade is a great place to watch the fireworks! So grab some friends, a few lawn chairs, and be sure to stop by! You definitely don't want to miss this event!

What:
Wheeler's Frozen Dessert Co. @ The Boston Pops Firework Spectacular

Where:
Boston; The Esplanade along the Charles River.

When:
July 4th, 2008 from 9:00AM until 10:30PM.



For more information about the Boston Pops Firework Spectacular, visit their website.

See you there!

Shop Hours!

Hey everyone, here are our store hours for this week.

Monday June 30th: 11AM-9PM
Tuesday July 1st: 11AM-9PM
Wednesday July 2nd: 11AM-9PM
Thursday July 3rd: 11AM-9PM
Friday July 4th: 11AM-9PM
Saturday July 5th: 11AM-9PM
Sunday July 6th: 11AM-9PM

Be sure to stop by! Happy July! :)

New Flavors + Cupcake Ice Cream Cones!

Hi everyone! This weekend we have a ton of new, alcohol inspired sorbets! Check them out ...

Tequila Sunrise
Mojito
Blueberry Mojito
Strawberry Mojito
Red Bull + Cranberry Vodka
Red Bull + Cran/blueberry Vodka
Red Bull + Cran/strawberry Vodka
Pomegranite Martini
Strawberry Pomegranite Martini
Blueberry Pomegranite Martini
Chocolate Martini
Cranberry Cosmo
Strawberry Cranberry Cosmo

We also have customer favorites Black Raspberry and Black Raspberry Chip ice cream! Be sure to stop by and grab a scoop! Besides, you definitely don't want to miss these ...



See you soon!