By Mary Corrado
Editor
Bobtail Soda Fountain, at 2951 N. Broadway, has just opened and is vying for a share of the customers in Lincoln Park and Lake View who crave a premium, rich indulgence. Derived from the nickname of the handle on an old-fashioned soda fountain, Bobtail aims to provide the premier soda fountain experience, with the nostalgia and warmth of a classic hometown ice cream parlor, and yet with the sophistication, energy and quality of a contemporary café. Bobtail offers more than 20 classic, seasonal and locally inspired ice cream flavors, such as Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Signature Sunset (merlot ice cream with pieces of dark chocolate), that are created on-site in a glass-enclosed ice cream "factory." Other year-round treats include sweet Belgian waffles, muffins, Lavazza coffees and espressos, organic teas by Numi, fruit juices, homemade hot chocolates and hot-fudge fondue.
The co-owners, Jeff Wilcoxon and Christopher Hill, initially developed the Bobtail Soda Fountain concept through the Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge, an annual business plan competition at the University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business (GSB). John Rutledge, a fellow GSB alumnus, is the lead investor, strategic advisor, and CEO.
Bobtail Soda Fountain is located at 2951 N. Broadway (corner of Broadway and Wellington Ave.). For more information, call (773) 880-7372 or visit bobtailsodafountain.com. |
