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For real, all-natural ice cream, check out Charly Temmel, with several Southern California locations and outlets. With what started out as a simple conceit – that European ice cream tasted better than its American counterpart – Austrian Charly Temmel has built an empire and trademarked the phrase “The Best Ice Cream In The World.” Besides being made lovingly in small batches, the secret is basic; it’s creamier and less sweet than the average ice cream. Butter pecan and rocky road are as good as can be, but why not experiment with stracciatella (dubbed Italian chocolate chip), caramel crème fudge or hazelnut pistachio? Sorbet lovers will rejoice in lemon blueberry, lemon raspberry and lemon peach. The little town of Graz produced two Austrian heroes; Temmel’s buddy Arnold Schwarzenegger has done pretty well for himself, too. Prior to his gubernatorial duties, Schwarzenegger founded Schatzi On Main Restaurant, also in Santa Monica, which, surprise, serves Charly Temmel ice cream by the boatload. Temmel now has part ownership in the restaurant and the two are often seen together at charity and civic events. If sightseeing or shopping has you hankering for a special snack, stop by Charly Temmel for a scoop of the good stuff.

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