Salt & Straw
About
Salt & Straw is a scoop shop from the Portland, Oregon ice cream company known for small-batch, chef-driven flavors made with local ingredients. The Seaport shop serves a set of classics, such as sea salt with caramel ribbons and double fold vanilla, alongside new flavors that debut with each series and then disappear, sometimes forever. Dairy-free flavors are on offer as well, so more guests can find something to scoop.
Kim Malek and her cousin Tyler started the business with a cart and four used ice cream makers, testing ideas in Kim’s basement and seeking advice from chefs, chocolatiers, brewers and farmers. That approach continues in every city where Salt & Straw opens: it works with local makers to build flavors that tell stories, and it supports nonprofit culinary incubators that help underrepresented food artisans.
What to Know
- Cream comes from Scott Brothers Dairy, a fifth-generation family dairy with grass-fed cows raised without growth hormones or antibiotics.
- Pints can be ordered online for nationwide delivery, including multi-pint packs.
- The ice cream’s butterfat content is maxed out for a luxurious texture.
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