Word: berthillon
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...RAYMOND BERTHILLON French ice cream maker...
...Berthillon's exclusive delicacies lure thousands of sweet-toothed clients to his Ile St. Louis shop each year. Founded in 1954 by Raymond Berthillon and his wife, the shop became a favored spot for well-heeled Parisians before travel books began letting tourists in on the chic secret in the 1970s...
...Berthillon's ice cream is known for its flavorful creativity. The shop offers nearly 80 varieties including Café au Whiskey, Fresh Fig, Guava, Ginger-Caramel, Kumquat, Thyme-Lemon, and even one flavored with Earl Grey tea. To a public concerned about the failing quality of their food, however, Berthillon's trademark dedication to detail is even more appreciated...
...Berthillon still personally selects the grapes for his grape-rum ice cream. He also ensures that none of the chocolate ingredients has been scorched during preparation and, to limit nitrate levels, he uses only mineral water. Dairy products in Berthillon ice cream were supplied by the same Norman farmer for decades, and when the best fruit on offer in Paris is deemed not good enough, Berthillon will have mandarin oranges flown in from Sicily and fresh wild strawberries from Málaga...
...That attention to quality has not faltered as his children and grandchildren join Berthillon in running the business, though their dedication to tradition does have some drawbacks. Despite its continued popularity, Berthillon still closes for most of France's July-through-August vacation season...