Grom - the best ice-cream in Paris...possibly the universe

What could possibly be a better recommendation for my first post on my first blog. Grom - an ice-cream store originating from Italy. And fortunately for Parisians, they have a store in Paris (in 6eme). What makes it the best?

••  quality ingredients, whether it be the seasonal fruit, the milk, the cocoa, the coffee beans, the eggs or even the water (apparently??).

••  no artificial colourings or additives.

••  unique and innovative flavours and an ever changing menu.

All this equals ice-cream flavours with party in your mouth freshness.

To top it off they're environmentally responsible with their packaging and waste - you won't find fossil-fuel plastic here. Cups and all other paper is made of 100% recycled or FSC certified paper, and spoons and bags are made of a bioplastic called Mater-Bi (which is made from renewable corn starch and vegetable oil).

This means all their customer waste can (and is) directed to composting and doesn't contribute to landfill. So a big green tick for Grom and hopefully it inspires other shop fronts in Paris to follow suit.

But back to the ice-cream...my tips:

••  keep on eye on the menu - specials and sorbets are always changing.

••  try the flavour of the month, there's always at least one, they're labelled red on the menu and they are usually a bit more experimental. At the moment there is a flavour that celebrates the 153 year anniversary of the unity of Italy with ingredients inspired by the Italian flag. Crushed pistachio nuts (green), Sardinian ricotta (white) and candied cherries (red). After several tastings over several weeks (it's part of my duty as a reliable blogger) I can personally vouch for it's awesomeness. And you get a history lesson as well, how many ice-creams do that?

••  try the hot chocolates in the winter months - yes, their hot chocolate is also the best in Paris the universe, and can be had as an affogato as well. They tell me it falls off the menu at the end of this month, so be quick. But don't fret, hot chocolates will get replaced with granitas...which leads me to my next tip.

••  try the granitas in the summer months...I recommend the Mandorla (almond paste and cane sugar).

••  try the whipped cream optional extra (panna montata) - it's more than just your standard cream.

••  go there every day...I know I try to!