Chicago’s stylish Wicker Park neighborhood is including a scoop (or slightly, a slice) of nostalgia with the upcoming arrival of The Authentic Rainbow Cone. The enduring ice cream store, recognized for its five-flavor cone, will open a location at 1750 West Division Avenue, in response to a press launch.
A grand opening celebration kicks off on Could 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 am. To rejoice, the store will hand out out free cones within the week main as much as the opening, with the primary 100 company receiving a traditional rainbow cone.
Based in Beverly in 1926, Rainbow Cone has been a Chicago staple for generations. Their signature deal with options slices, not scoops, of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer Home (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio and orange sherbet. Since its inception, Rainbow Cone has expanded to 16 everlasting places throughout the state and past, with seasonal kiosks at widespread spots like Navy Pier.
Wicker Park’s new location affords extra than simply the traditional cone. Guests shall be among the many first to pattern Rainbow Cone’s not too long ago launched sliced creations: Orange Dream, Chocolate Obsession, Minty Metropolis and Cosmic Birthday. These flavors mark a historic first for the 98-year-old establishment, providing a twist on the normal Rainbow Cone expertise.
“What began as a South Facet traditional in Beverly has rapidly developed right into a beloved image of Chicago’s one-of-a-kind meals scene,” Joe Buonavolanto III, EVP of The Buona Firms, the mum or dad firm of Rainbow Cone, stated within the launch. “The opening of our latest location in Wicker Park reaffirms our dedication to creating our distinctive tasting expertise accessible to much more Chicagoans along with these lacking a style of residence throughout the nation.”
Rainbow Cone joined forces with Buona, a number one Italian beef restaurant group, in 2019 to type The Buona Firms. The family-owned enterprise, recognized for its genuine Italian beef recipe, is actively increasing its attain beneath the management of Joe and Peggy Buonavolanto’s 5 sons and grandchildren.
Rainbow Cone’s franchise alternatives supply entrepreneurs an opportunity to ascertain their very own legacy. With upcoming openings deliberate in a number of states together with Florida, Texas, and California, the corporate seeks passionate people with expertise within the restaurant business who’re devoted to high quality meals and neighborhood involvement.