It was announced that the famous Big Gay Ice Cream at 125 East 7th Street will not be reopening after an extensive shutdown during the pandemic. The beloved frozen treat shop has been closed since March of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic truly began its destructive reign throughout the city.
Who owns Big Gay Ice Cream?
Over the last 10 years, founders Douglas Quint & Bryan Petroff have published a critically acclaimed cookbook; appeared on numerous tv programs; put on Big Gay Ice Cream pop-ups at festivals around the world; collaborated with a variety of international brands; spoken at a variety of conferences & seminars, including
Is Big Gay Open?
Now open! Hours are Sun-Weds 12pm-11pm & Thurs-Sat 12pm-12am.
What happened to Big Gay Ice Cream?
Doug Quint and Bryan Petroff have announced that they have pulled the plug on Big Gay Ice Cream's Philadelphia outpost — their first location outside of New York City — because of the pandemic. “Empty storefronts, the result of both rising rents and the COVID-19 pandemic, have settled in.
How did Big Gay Ice Cream start?
A flautist friend had been operating an ice cream truck of her own and suggested that Quint do the same. On , the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck began operations at Brooklyn Pride in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The ice cream truck itself has been dormant since 2011, with only occasional appearances for major events.