New York-based power-popsters The XYZ Affair (not to be confused with the 1797 incident that almost led to a war between the United States and France) are on the verge of something big. In the wake of last year's stunning debut "A Few More Published Studies" (which was accompanied by a music video for their single "All Our Friends" that featured cameos by some very notable former Nickelodeon stars), they are recording three new songs this summer, playing a Music Hall of Williamsburg show on June 10 and in the more immediate future, as in this Thursday, they are playing a PAPER + Campari Guggenheim Young Collectors Council party. When they aren't creating raucous rock music, they enjoy eating ice cream. Here's their guide to the best and brightest of the New York ice cream world.
ALEX FEDER (lead vocals, guitar)
Sundaes and Cones, 95 E. 10th St., (212) 979-9398
As a serious fan of sweets (ice cream in particular), I take this choice very seriously. Sundaes and Cones is definitely top of the pops. Sometimes when it's really hot out, or even when it's not, I want ice cream that isn't quite as heavy as typical ice cream flavors can be. That's why this place is perfect. My two consistent favorites at Sundaes and Cones have been coconut and mango, both of which taste amazing. There are actual bits of coconut in the coconut! Separate from the wonderful flavors, I'd like to recommend this place to all the guys out there for a first date spot. A) Girls will think it's cute that you like ice cream so much; B) It's way more affordable than a fancy schmancy dinner (and in my case, it doesn't require me to special order things without sauces as I frequently do at nice restaurants because I'm a troglodyte when it comes to food); and C) You'll look super cool when you walk by the Ben and Jerry's a block away and say, "No, baby. There's this little spot I know of right around the corner with way better flavors. The coconut has actual bits of coconut in it!"
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