6. Dolcezza Gelato
For authentic gelato and sorbet: Gelato is nothing short of an art form, and the good people at Dolcezza Gelato in the Mosaic District are masters of their craft. As ice cream’s Italian cousin, gelato is silkier and softer than its American counterpart. Sorbet, on the other hand, proves that dairy isn’t a prerequisite for satisfying frozen treats. At Dolcezza, sorbet flavors like lemon-opal-basil, sour-cherry and apricot will cool you off on even the muggiest afternoons, while gelato selections from salted-caramel and lemon-ricotta-cardamon to classic milk-chocolate and mascarpone will make you truly understand the meaning of luxury.Â
2905 District Ave., Fairfax (in the Mosaic District)