At Stand, they make their shakes out of gelato instead of ice cream. This substitution gives the shakes a uniquely creamy and rich texture, making them more satisfying than your average milk shake.
Stand acquires their gelato from Il Laboratorio del Gelato, an acclaimed gelato maker in the Lower East Side, which is probably a better choice than any misguided attempt to make a house variety. As a side note: despite certain press, their burgers are over-seasoned and regrettably textured in a very unpleasing manner.
The Toasted Marshmallow Gelato Shake, however, was incredibly delightful. It was rich and smooth and dizzyingly sweet, though somehow not overpoweringly so. A generous swirl of whipped cream on top adds little to the dessert/beverage, but the toasted marshmallow sitting atop the whipped cream is a cute and novel topping that made me a little nostalgic for my childhood days when I would toast marshmallows with my siblings over a campfire in the summer.
Stand4, 24 East 12th Street, NY, NY 10003
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