Mazzaro’s expands with new gelato shop in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) —Mazzaro’s Italian Market, one of the Tampa Bay area’s most iconic markets, is expanding its footprint with the opening of Zagara Gelato, a new scoop shop located directly next door to its longtime location at 3001 22nd Ave. N.

Set to open soon, Zagara Gelato will serve a curated menu of traditional Italian gelato, refreshing fruit granita, and soft Sicilian-style brioche. The shop draws inspiration from centuries of Italian dessert tradition, with gelato made using a slow-churning process that incorporates less air and fat than traditional ice cream, resulting in a denser texture and richer flavor.

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In addition to classic gelato, the menu will feature granita, a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and fruit juice, along with Sicilian brioche, a sweet, pillowy bread typically enjoyed with frozen treats…

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