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“That looks like unicorn poop!”<\/p>\n

This is what my one of my social media followers said when I asked the gang to describe a picture of the frozen treat in a cone in my hand. No, it wasn’t exactly the response I was hoping for, but was pretty accurate nonetheless. Lavender colored swirls were adorned with bright star-shaped sprinkles, fresh strawberries, sponge toffee, and then topped with sparkly purple marshmallows.<\/p>\n

It wasn’t unicorn poop, but instead was a magical masterpiece by one of the best gelaterias not only in\u00a0Girona<\/a>, but the world.<\/p>\n

The title of “World’s Best” should not be taken lightly. While there’s no such official gelato award in the culinary sphere (yet!), this particular gelateria is the brainchild of Jordi Roca.\u00a0As in, the youngest of the three Roca brothers and the acclaimed pastry chef of their family restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca<\/a>\u00a0(also located in Girona<\/a>). The same eatery\u00a0that just reclaimed the title of World’s Best Restaurant. Throw in El Celler de Can Roca’s handsome collection of Michelin stars (three, in case you’re wondering), and it’s easy to see how scoring a table there could take a person months, if not years.<\/p>\n

The good news is that you won’t need to wait until 2020 to sample a creation from one of the Roca brothers. Chef Jordi blessed\u00a0the rest of the world with his culinary prowess by opening Rocambolesc<\/a>\u00a0in 2012. This\u00a0gelateria offers a gracious smattering\u00a0of his creative treats, all served atop a creamy helping\u00a0of gelato.<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: If a cone isn’t doing it for you, opt to have your gelato served in a soft, warm bun. (Yes, really.)<\/p>\n

Unlike traditional scooped Italian gelato, the rich ice cream that’s served at Rocambolesc resembles more of an American soft-serve.\u00a0With a rotating cast of flavors, you’ll never know what will greet you upon entering.\u00a0Ranging from\u00a0traditional (Tahitian vanilla) to unconventional (carrot, anyone?), the flavors set the scene while the real showstoppers are the accoutrements.<\/p>\n

On my first visit to Rocambolesc I was completely overwhelmed. The Willy Wonka-themed decor had me searching for a chocolate river to dive into. I was distracted by the whimsical clouds of freshly spun cotton candy that was precariously perched atop the gelato of the patrons in front of us. I didn’t know what I had gotten myself into, but I liked it.<\/p>\n

I set my sights upon the baked apple gelato. Rocambolesc offers more than 30 different toppings, so I asked the woman behind the counter to choose the perfect ones to suit the flavor profile of my afternoon treat. I watched with wide eyes are she carefully plucked shortbread squares from the bin and placed them upon my\u00a0gelato swirls. Toffee bits, caramelized apple chunks, and caramel sauce completed my edible work of art. It was almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.<\/p>\n

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It looked like Willy Wonka would live here<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

My most recent trip to Spain found me with\u00a0less than a day to spend in Girona and you better believe my first stop was back at Rocambolesc. As a seasoned patron, this time I\u00a0chose the toppings all by myself. Ultimately I\u00a0went with coconut violet gelato, and might have gone a little overboard on the decorations. It looked as if\u00a0my cone fell face first onto a second\u00a0grader’s birthday party and I loved it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before I indulged in my creation, I did what any seasoned travel blogger would have done: I took a picture and posted it on Instagram. And while one commenter referred to it as unicorn excrement, it tasted like pure magic.<\/p>\n

Where in the world have you found the best ice cream?
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