Readers' Choice: Best Ice Cream

Who is the genius that invented ice cream? I’d like to shake his or her hand.

According to Dakota State University, however, the treat’s history begins in China in the 13th Century, so hand-shaking is out of the question. But oh!, how the dessert has evolved: soft serve, hand packed, strawberry, chocolate, Guinness-flavored ...

Columbia Patch wants to know: Where is the best ice cream in Howard County?

We’re relaunching Readers’ Choice; this time, we’re going to give youa few weeks to think this one through. A few new ice cream shops have opened up this year, so speak up if you think a newcomer has put the established shops to shame. 

Let your friends know that we’ve put the call out on Patch.  Just leave a comment naming your pick by July 9. Then we’ll add all of the nominees to a poll and … let the voting begin!

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