In order to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, favorite local dessert joints Death in Venice and Glory Hole Doughnuts have joined forces to create the ultimate gourmet ice cream sandwich, the 'Death & Glory,' that will only be available for pick-up only through foodora Canada between July 16 and July 23.
The tempting, Instagram-worthy 'Death & Glory' gelato treat features Ricotta Rosemary Lemon Gelato sandwiched between a Chocolate Glazed Doughnut, and was created by Kaya Ogruce of Death in Venice and Ashley Jacot de Boinod of Glory Hole Doughnuts. The 'Death & Glory' will be available to order exclusively through foodora Canada for pick-up at either spot.
In addition to the 'Death & Glory' being available in Toronto, two limited edition desserts will also be offered in Vancouver and Montreal. For Vancouver, Marble Slab Creamy and Melu Juice have joined forces to create the 'Twisted Poke Bowl,' which includes birthday cake ice cream, frozen berries, chia seeds and Melu's in-house cacao sauce. In Montreal, the 'Summer Poutine' by M Churros Mme Banane and Felix & Cacao combines churros and vanilla soft serve.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches
- There is an opportunity to create more upscale ice cream sandwiches combined with unique ingredients that appeal to Instagram-savvy customers.
- Collaborations Between Different Dessert Joints
- There is an opportunity to create hybrid desserts with specialized ingredients that each participating department is uniquely known for.
- Limited Edition Menu Items
- There is an opportunity to create buzz by offering new limited edition menu items in celebration of holidays or events.
Where This Applies
- Dessert
- There is an opportunity to create gourmet desserts with unique hybrid ingredients that offer something new and exciting for customers.
- Food Delivery Services
- There is an opportunity to partner with food delivery services to offer exclusive items for pick-up.
- Restaurant Chains
- There is an opportunity for various restaurant chains and brands to create limited edition items for special events or holidays for customers of multiple locations.
