Jack & Remi Ice Cream

San Francisco has no shortage of well regarded ice cream shops, such as Mitchell's (my top pick for hard ice cream in SF), or mainstay Bi-Rite, or Humpry Slocombe for more interesting flavors.  And then of course there is Smitten (no longer made to order liquid nitrogen style though), we have a Salt & Straw now, and Polly Ann for excellent flavors (that I'd definitely get more frequently if anywhere near me).  I still mourn the loss of Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous.  So we have plenty of ice cream.  And now we have more: Jack & Remi.

"“The Dessert Course” in a pint"

Jack & Remi was started by Michelin Starred Pastry Chef, Serena Chow Fisher, to elevate ice cream a bit.  As someone who eats ice cream daily, I of course had to try it out.

They have 4 signature flavors to start: all more interesting sounding than the next: Strawberry SZN, 4xChocolate, Shiso Mint Chip, and Sourdough Toast & Jam.  The shiso mint chip in particular sounds unique, and like a wonderful refreshing combo.

I attended a pre-public launch event with only two of the flavors, and sadly for me, the two I was least interested in.  Still, I was glad to try both, and can't wait to try the shiso mint chip sometime.  They'll be adding new flavors regularly.

Strawberry SZM.

"This softly sweet ice cream is filled with pieces of fresh macerated strawberries, and mixed with a white chocolate strawberry cookie crumble that’s unforgettable."

"Let every season be strawberry season with Jack & Remi's sweet strawberry base, brimming with macerated strawberries and white chocolate cookie crumble. A delectable delight for your taste buds."

I'm not generally one for strawberry ice cream, but this was good (for strawberry ice cream).  Very fresh fruit flavors, big hunks of fruit in it.  I wished for more of the cookie crumble, as that sounded great.

Creamy, clearly high fat, premium ice cream base.

***, as strawberry isn't my thing for ice cream, but, I can't fault it, just, personal preference.

4x Chocolate.

"Valrhona milk chocolate ice cream overflowing with homemade Devil’s Food Cake, dark chocolate curls and a gooey fudge ripple."

"Dive into indulgence with Jack & Remi's Valrhona milk chocolate base, filled with decadent Devil’s Food cake, dark chocolate curls, and a gooey fudge ripple. A chocolate lover's dreams come true."

4x the chocolate indeed!  This was a wonderfully decadent chocolate creation.  Very deep chocolate flavor in the base ice cream, nice hunks of moist and even deeper chocolate Devil's food cake, and darker still fudge ripple.  Great chocolate forward ice cream, with all the mix-ins you need already added.

For the curious, it uses Valrhona Caraibe Chocolate 66%.

***+.