Two famed Chicago-area brands, Oberweis Ice Cream and Giordano’s, are teaming up to open a new ice cream “scoop shop” inside the Giordano’s restaurant in downtown Naperville.
For Giordano’s, it is the first time the deep-dish pizza maker has hosted another restaurant brand inside one of its locations, a joint company news release said. For Oberweis, it is their first scoop shop that won’t double as a dairy store.
“There is nothing quite as deeply ingrained in the American family experience as pizza and ice cream,” Oberweis CEO Renato DePaolis said in the release. “By bringing Oberweis into Giordano’s, we aren’t just pairing two legacy Chicago brands; we’re honoring a timeless, nostalgic tradition and giving families the quintessential American night out, all under one roof.”
The ice cream shop’s opening at the 119 S. Main St. restaurant is planned for April 28, with the first 99 customers to receive a single scoop of ice cream for 99 cents. A portion of the shop’s grand opening day sales will be donated to the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville.
In addition to a full menu of Oberweis ice cream, the company will offer two new, limited-time treats exclusive to its Giordano’s shop.
The Top Flyin’ Frostbite, inspired by Naperville Central High School, “blends strawberry sweetness with rich peanut butter cup ice cream, finished with whipped cream and a touch of sprinkles,” according to the release. The Huskie Dream, inspired by Naperville North High School, “pairs bright orange sherbet with classic vanilla, served in a blue and orange sprinkle-coated bowl and topped with marshmallow and whipped cream.”
“Welcoming Oberweis into our restaurant is a natural fit. We both share an uncompromised belief in premium, high-quality ingredients,” Giordano’s CEO Nick Scarpino said in the release. “After enjoying their favorite Giordano’s deep-dish pizza, our guests can now experience the absolute best ice cream Chicago has to offer without ever leaving the building.”
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