June felt like we found our rhythm.
Laura’s tiramisu joined the counter — made properly, the way it should be, with no shortcuts — and it’s been a quiet hit. We also started building out a small pantry selection of Italian favourites alongside the gelato. Nothing overwhelming, just a few things that feel right in a gelateria: the kind of products you’d find in a good Italian deli and want to take home. It’s early days but the response has been warm.
The Italian Melted Hot Chocolate and gelato combination continues to do its thing. Winter in Tauranga has not slowed us down.
On the events front — a story.
We took the cart out to two outdoor events in June. The weather at both was, to put it diplomatically, not ideal.
The highlight — or lowlight, depending on your perspective — was the Papamoa Polar Plunge. If you’ve never tried to serve artisan gelato while your gazebo attempts to take flight, I can tell you it’s a memorable experience. The wind had strong opinions about our setup. We had stronger opinions about staying put.
We served. We laughed. We held things down.
And then — the moment I finished packing up the cart, packed away the last tub, folded everything down — the wind stopped. The temperature rose. The sun came out.
Perfect gelato weather. Naturally.
On a much more personal note.
June also brought one of our favourite moments since opening — we used the cart for our own baby shower, surrounded by friends and family enjoying our gelato.
There’s something special about watching the people you love most enjoy something you’ve built. It reminded us why we do this.
(And yes — if you’re planning a private celebration, the cart is available. Just perhaps with slightly less emotional investment from the owners.)
Looking ahead.
We’ll be at Bayfair through the end of July, and we’re busy planning what comes next for Cuore di Gelato. More on that soon.
In the meantime, you know where to find us — come in, try the tiramisu, and if it’s a cold morning, let us make you a hot chocolate.
A presto,
Federico
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