Elegant "Sundays"

On a day of rest, it’s time to treat yourself to a dessert that is a little more special. It’s called an affogato. This Italian coffee based drink combines two phenomenal Italian pleasures: espresso and gelato (how could you not?!).

Come to Pino Gelato and taste an affogato for yourself! We’ll create one specially for you with your choice of gelato and toppings! Once you’ve tried it and have the desire to be creative; take home your two favorite flavors of gelato and prepare to have some fun!

Here is our traditional affogato to help you get started:




Place two scoops of gelato in bowl or glass: 1 vanilla and 1 chocolate
(maybe 3 scoops... Just because you deserve it J )

Affogato (Italian for drown) the gelato in 2 shots of espresso.

Add some whipped cream (homemade preferably)


Drizzle your favorite toppings (nuts, fruit, chocolate syrup, etc…)







Grab a palettina spoon and Enjoy!

When you are finished licking your spoon.....

Tell us about your homemade affogatos!!!

A Scoop A Day Keeps the Sadness Away.

Hello Gelatorians!

Time for a check-up to see how your Gelato New Year’s Resolution’s are going. We hope that you are getting stronger by achieving your resolution to take better care of your body!

To show our support, we took gelato to the Powerhouse Gym in Hilton Head, SC to celebrate their 2nd year anniversary and a few things going on with Pino Gelato!  Around 400 people came out to this place of energy and high spirits


First-

We are celebrating the opening of a new store in Old Town Bluffton! For those of you who live off island, we have a closer Pino Gelato for you! If you are traveling to Hilton Head Island in the spring or summer, we would absolutely love to see you at the original Pino Gelato in the Wexford Plaza. Also, try out the new store located just off the island at the Bridge Center where we are adding a worldly touch through Italian dessert.

Second -

We wanted to encourage you to be active but also to treat yourself because let’s be honest: without some reward, it’s tough to keep going. So take a moment and let your taste buds savor some well-earned gelato.

To help some of the 5,000 Powerhouse Gym members and local people who came to party with us succeed in changing their lives for the better; we gave away Yum Yum Dishes!
Remember the Yum Yum Dishes that help control portions?
They were featured in the January newsletter?


Still smiling? J If you haven’t tried them out, I dare you.

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One of our resolutions has been to keep in touch with YOU, the backbone of our family of gelatorians! We hope you have enjoyed our new blog resolution. It has been a treat to hear from you here and on our face book page. We love hearing about your stories and passion for gelato and hope that you will continue to do so!

A lot is going on with us, and we hope that good things are happening with you too.  So, here is your prescription from your caring gelato family.

Take some time to relax.
Visit the nearest Pino Gelato.
Reward yourself for all of your hard work.

Well… I am off to take a break and have a scoop of mint chocolate. Care to join me?

Change YOUR world, one scoop at a time!

Hello Gelatorians!

First of all, have you celebrated your new year's resolution success with a little gelato or espresso at Pino Gelato yet? You could even have some as a little pick-me-up to get you going again. :)
Remember at the beginning of January when we shared the Corners of 4 with you and explained that we are looking to help you with your resolutions… and we weren’t joking!

Here we are making a statement!

As the world is changing, both in our communities and on a larger scale, we recognize that people around the globe are making a difference by being aware of their actions and how they affect the environment. At Pino Gelato, we know we can either harm ecosystems or make a choice to positively support the environment. We are consciously making the decision everyday to be friends of the environment, and we invite YOU to change with us! 

When you support Pino Gelato, you can rest assured that your delicious gelato is part of the “going green” process. We are:

Switching to biodegradable cups

Utilizing biodegradable trash can liners

Switching to biodegradable napkins and paper towels

Switching to-go pints and quarts containers to biodegradable ones
Here are some more easy but significant changes we have made that you can also do!

　
Replacing the fluorescent bulbs with LED (Low Emitting Diode) lights
Recycling all plastic packaging

Recycling all corrugated cardboard boxes

Participating in Palmetto Electric's Green Power initiative to purchase electricity generated by renewable resources                 - For those outside of HHI, call or message your electric company and encourage them to purchase “green power”

We invite you to implement a few of these ideas in your home, and we’ll check on you in a couple of weeks to see how you are doing.

Consider this:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Gandhi

One… Two… THREE Scoops for You!

It was a bright sunny day on Hilton Head Island, and as we were helping our customers and admiring the beautiful day at the Pino Gelato store in Wexford Plaza, someone exclaimed,

“It’s a bird!”

“It’s a plane!”

“No, it’s a home run!!!”




Suddenly the doors BURST open and in came the joyous stampede of the Tigers baseball team!
The proud pride of young Tigers, ages 8 to 10, crowded around the oasis of frozen dessert, a delicious and well earned treat for their outstanding season.







Chocolate!
Vanilla!
Pistachio!
Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip)!
Fragola (Strawberry)!
Mixed berry!
Lemon sorbet!  
Blood orange sorbet!


 There were so many choices!



As they waited for their gelato and mouth-watering pepperoni or cheese pizza cones, the Tigers showed us their overjoyed faces with their Tiger stripes.






Through the many days of storms and sunshine, this team had become a community and covered each other’s back like a true pride.

Finishing with a record of 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie, they were “Kings of the League.” Among the pride were their team captains Colin Gross and Dillan Montenegro. The victorious team was managed by Tim Gross and assisted by coaches Mark Boyer and Michael Methvin. 




The young players gained a great deal of valuable experience and wisdom from their coaches. It was also time for this young warrior’s hot flavorful pizza cone to be devoured.

While one player was talking with the coach, this Tiger had taken a moment to observe the celebration and reflect on a great season. This moment didn’t last too long…







 And neither did the steamy pizza cone.




Congratulations to the Tigers for a terrific season! We are so grateful to have you as a part of our community!

Come celebrate and share your “home runs” at Pino Gelato:

a community of friends, family, and gelato!

Pets for Adoption at Pino Gelato

 

Come by Pino Gelato this coming Saturday from 12pm to 2pm to meet our four-legged friends from the Hilton Head Humane Association.

Volunteers will pick up dogs and cats from the shelter to take them on a little field trip to Pino Gelato in the Village at Wexford, hoping to meet new adopters and find a forever home!

Not quite ready for a(nother) pet yet?

Consider volunteering your time and love to take a dog or cat to the event and relax, while enjoying free coffee, iced coffee drinks or fruit spritzers!

Contact us or Laura Tipton, adoption facilitator at the Hilton Head Humane Association (843 681 8680) , for more information.

 

Yes, we are taking turns! Last Saturday we went to the Humane Association shelter for the Children’s books drive held by Friends of the Library of Hilton Head. All books were collected by the Marines for the Toys for Tots program.