it's snowing you say?

I'm sure we don't need to have polite weather banter on the obvious.
Just order a cioccolata calda to stay and thank us later.

Fickle Valentine?

I hate cut flowers. It is something that has always driven me nuts. Thanks! Bring me something that will die or stink or make the water in the vase brown and slimy and I will never be able to scrub out! Sorry, I ranted... Sure, they are beautiful and most smell lovely, but when I see a bunch of flowers on a table, I immediately think...."What a waste! Leave ‘em in the ground! BAH!”


Yes, I am the Scrooge of Valentine’s Day. While we were dating, my sweet husband would buy me flowers, constantly! I quickly informed him that it was not the way to my heart. Men find this confusing. Friends find this confusing. I am confusing.


I’ll tell you the way to my heart - CHOCOLATE! We are rolling out our new chocolate gelato this week. We have worked and tweaked our gelato until it was deemed, the BEST! We played with the sugars, the chocolate, the milk infusions and we think it is rich and round. Just like a perfect peony. Do you have a Flower Scrooge? Maybe someone who just appreciates good food. Trust me, they want gelato. Chocolate Gelato!


FLOWERS ARE FOR PLANTING VALENTINE’S GIFT BOX
6 pints of chocolate gelato for the food lover in your life



CHOCOLATE
Rich, round and classic.


CIOCCOLATO SCURO
Bittersweet, dark & delicious


BACIO
Chocolate and hazelnut (means “kiss!)


CHOCOLATE BANANA
A little chocolate, a little banana, say no more


WHITE CHOCOLATE AMARENA
Italian candied cherries with white chocolate because
Dan says girls like white chocolate... and Dan only
knows about 3 things; gelato, metal and the ladies.


BLOOD ORANGE
I know, it’s not chocolate, but it is soooo good.

Click here to order your Valentine's Day package!

(The artwork at the top is by Banksy... we figured he would'nt mind.) Written by La Regina

Chilly, Philly? Come let us warm you up...

The recent chill that has taken the whole city by it's mittens has put me in quite a mood about things. Often leaving me alone by enticing me to leaving my house as little as possible, and even when I do have the unfortunate task of shuttling myself around the city, I do so completely isolated from humanity. Mostly by the 3 layers of sweaters, the coat, the hat, the scarf and the gloves, but also because I can make it all the way up Walnut street with barely noticing a sole. That's due, in part, to the streets being almost entirely bare, aside from the quick moving, agitated 9-5 commuters, but also because the simple act of looking up, to maybe nod at a fellow person and smile, leaves you entirely open to the possibility of a wind gust watering your eyes and making the whole thing just so truly unpleasant. This has left me praying for summer's humanity friendly warmth to get here as quickly as it can. However, that time is still months away, until then, I beg you to fret not my fellow frozen Philadelphians, and let Capogiro warm up your day.

Yes, I know, you know we sell the most magnificent gelato. But do you know of the other things we sell that are equally as magnificent? Let's start easy and wean you away from our frozen delicacy. Have you ever tried an Affogato? It's a scoop of gelato of your choice, with a shot of espresso. Ok, easy right? How about a Gelato Con Brioche?! That's a scoop of gelato on a toasted sweet bread with sugar. Yum! Ok, let's step away from gelato for a second. You must know by now that we sell soup, right? My favorite is the Cream of Tomato (I have that with the pressed Formaggio or, cheese, panini), but we also have Chili, Lentil, Aqua Cotta... You get it. If that doesn't settle you, our hot drink menu should! Aside from our famous cappuccinos (seriously, I can't work one shift without someone telling me that it's the best cappuccino they've had in the city), we make the most brilliant Mochas and Hot Chocolates I have EVER had. It's the chocolate we use. It's amazing. And it's a "family" secret. Oh, and don't forget to get a pastry warmed up with your drink. I love our Almond croissants, and when they're warmed up they are to die for. No lie. I would consider it. Back to the gelato for a second, if you ever see "Chocolato Mexicano", or spicy chocolate, on our daily flavor list (it's been at 13th a lot lately), just know that could warm up a family of 4 with a single sample.

I think you get the point already. So come in! Look another human being in the eye, and just relax for a bit with the warmer side of Capogiro.

Winter Wonderland!

This weekend was wonderful. A blanket of snow covered Philadelphia. My kids dove into the snow. As city kids, their snow memories are far different than mine or John's. John grew up in upstate NY where the snow was serious. I grew up on the beaches of New Jersey. Snow covered the joint, but it was usually nothing too serious. My parents would take us to the lone hills in the area and we would sled or tube down. Turkey Swamp Park was the place where we would ice skate and drink hot chocolate. My teen years were filled with football games on the beach with the snow: nice memories. John's winter was filled with snow - he has horror stories regarding the shoveling of his drive as a teen. Very different from snow in Philly.

The kids ran out the house and along with the other kids on the block, tunneled through the brick walks and between the cars. Our dogs tore up and down the block and snowball fights were had using the parked buried cars as cover. We walked a few blocks to view the art museum covered in snow and looking beautiful. A walk to the neighborhood deli to purchase bread and eggnog was fun. The city was quiet wrapped in snow. No buses, no sirens, no crazy people yelling through the streets. Shhhhhhhh, the city begged: it's snowing!

This past Saturday is usually the busiest shopping day of the year. Capogiro was quiet, but those walking in were so appreciative of the warm coffee and soup. Our baristi were happy to see those who ventured out. We did close early: we were worried about everyone getting home safely. For our friends who came out and enjoyed the hot chocolate and gelato, thank you for the company. The city in the winter.

It's “CHO CO LAH TO” Conrad... but thanks for the AWESOME video!

We love Conrad and will forgive him for the ugly American accent. We love you! The Cioccolato Calda con Panna. Have you met it? Italian Hot Chocolate served with Fresh Whipped Cream. Uh, did you just get tingly all over? I sure did. Dark cacao plus sugar plus milk plus a secret ingredient (aside from love) makes an incredibly delicious, thick, chocolaty, sweet, and heavenly concoction.

The Cioccolato Calda con Panna is the ultimate warm-you-up drink.
Consume as you please. Sips or spoons may be used, and while you may
be tempted, we advise against plunging your face into the cup in eagerness.

The cooler weather is moving in. We'd love to say it’s not so, but we're not too worried. You can rest assured that your fingers, toes, and taste buds will be deliciously toasty. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm busy making googly love-eyes at my beverage.

Check out the video! Consider it a generous preview of a potential new
love in your life.

Cioccolato Con Panna from Capogiro Gelato on Vimeo.