I like marathons. I like them because whilst Mr. Graphic Foodie is running them I get to hunt out nice tea rooms and eateries in places I do not normally find myself in. Everyone is indeed a winner.
This weekend for the Eastbourne half marathon, I got to go to one of the places that has been on my hit list for quite some time. The run started very early and ice cream for breakfast is a bit naughty but caution went to the wind and hopefully noone will grass me up to my mum.
Fusciardi's is a lovely little parlour that has has exceedingly good Italian ice cream and British classic cafe fare. But I was only after the ice cream of which they have a great variety of classic and more unusual flavours. My top ice cream flavour (apart from Fior di Latte which is a bit hard to get outside Italy) is pistachio so if that is on offer I always choose it. Saying that, I also had a scoop of their popular honeycombe flavour for good measure! Unusually, the pistachio ice cream also had almond flakes in it which had softened gorgeously and the chunks of honeycombe were huge submerged in the creamy gorgeousness of the ice cream.
The parlour interior is quite retro and although they have been there for years and years I don't know how original it all is (anyone?) but I loved the deco inspired pink and gold panelling on the walls, Formica tables and gold Fusciardi arch in the back.
They also do light snacks, hot drinks and massive elaborate sundaes which tempted me but that would have been a totally outrageous breakfast.
It's a great place to visit, rain (most likely) or shine.
Fusciardi Ice Cream Parlour
30 Marine Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex BN22 7AY
Fantastic. There's not many places like these left, If I'm ever in Eastbourne I'll have to visit this place.
ReplyDeleteFusciardi’s ice cream parlour is to the east of the pier in Marine Parade. Good ice cream and first class service – we counted 9 black-clad people, all but one women, working hard behind the counter in a long tradition of good Italian cafes. One of the ladies made a special effort to make an insalata di frutta for Val with a meringue, no cream or sugar – it looked amazing and was delicious. The serving counter itself was a work of wonder, made of various colours of Italian marble and sporting the maker’s name with pride
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favourite places to go especially after a walk over the Seven Sisters!
ReplyDeleteWe love it!! every time we are in Eastbourne (most years we manage a week) we have to go every day decadent I know, my favourite is the pear & coffee sundae, my partner cant resist the Banoffee pie....Roll on September YaaaaaaY
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