This post is for my folks. They don’t read this blog because they have no interest in home renovation or NYC real estate for that matter. But they’ll get a kick out this.
When I was researching Sheepshead Bay, I came across this article on Gerritsen Beach. I haven’t thought about Jahn’s ice cream parlor in about 20 years, but reading it brought back some memories. Actually, it was the mention of the “Kitchen Sink Sundae” that triggered my fondest memories.
At one time, Jahn’s could be found in locations around Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and New Jersey. The Richmond Hill shop just closed in November, leaving one remaining Jahn’s in Jackson Heights. Worth the trip.
The antique fixtures were purchased by a Mid Westerner looking to restore his/her period ice cream parlor. So, not only is NYC losing it’s history. We’re losing it to the Mid West. Great.
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We just went there a few months ago. Our cat’s vet is a block away so we’d head in for ice cream or whatever on our way back home. My friend Carrin is going to FLIP OUT when I tell her it’s closed. Eek. I took lots of pics last time I was there but they all came out too dark.
Did you have the Kitchen Sink?
No, we had burgers and then a scoop of ice cream.
You’re no fun.
Yes, I did get a kick out of this.