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Durham’s Simon Says Dip now open at Bloc[83]
What do you get when Ben and Jerry’s core pints, Dairy Queen’s dipped cones and TCBY’s toppings join their frozen forces? Something only imagined in your wildest (sweet) dreams… Enter Simons Says Dip This. Founded in Durham in 2021, the scoop shop recently opened a new location in Raleigh at Downtown’s Bloc[83] development.
While vanilla soft serve is the only ice cream flavor offering (there’s also a nondairy version), Simons Says is anything but. Cones, cups or ice cream sandwiches can be dunked in 24 different dips—from butterscotch to cake batter to caramel cotton candy—and paired with 30 delectable toppings (think potato chips, pretzels, Oreos and cookie dough). And if you’re after the trifecta, you can also fill the middle of your creation with one of six different cores, which include fudge, pistachio cream and mango. Read: There’s over 2 million possible customizable combinations (!).
The brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Audrey and Nathan Simons, the Raleigh location—which they achieved with the help of Elm Partners—has always been a natural next step for them. And they hit the sweet spot with this one, given its attractive walkability to Glenwood South and Morgan Street Food Hall. Designed with the brand’s signature nostalgic and childlike joy, the City of Oaks outpost will cater to the whole family, complete with a squirrel spring rider that will be placed in the space. Not to mention the walls will be adorned with ’90s-inspired ice cream decor fit for photo ops. And if Simons Says you’re not in the mood for soft serve, a selection of housemade stuffed cookies, freeze-dried candies, soda floats and Simons Says Spread This artisanal will also be on offer. Without a doubt, DTR’s about to get a whole lot sweeter. simonssaysdipthis.com
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