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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How charcoal-flavored black soft serve got so hip

Cupcakes, pies and donuts all have had their glamour moments. Now it’s soft serve ice cream’s turn. Many places around Los Angeles are offering unique flavors, like the charcoal cone that’s blowing up on Instagram right now.

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By Madeleine Brand • Jun 13, 2017 • 1 min read

Cupcakes, pies and donuts all have had their glamour moments. Now it’s soft serve ice cream’s turn. Many places around Los Angeles are offering unique flavors, like the charcoal cone that’s blowing up on Instagram right now.

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