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[title]I scream, you scream, we all scream for…New Zealand real fruit ice cream? Meet Far Out, the swirly treat shop with three locations in Greater Boston—including one at Time Out Market—that serves delicious, creamy ice cream always made with real fruit.
Founded by August Radbill and Drew Beja, Far Out Ice Cream has become a fan favorite since opening its first location in Brookline four years ago. “Not too long before we opened, I was working in tech and had begun to feel burnt out and ready for a change,” recalls Radbill. “I was getting ready to leave for a trip to New Zealand and was having dinner at my now business partner’s house when he made it a point to insist I try the ice cream there. I didn’t think much of it to be honest, but alas I took his advice and immediately understood what the hype was all about. When I got back home, it was all I could think about.”
Unlike traditional ice cream, which is often premixed or frozen, Far Out’s New Zealand-style ice cream is always made fresh to order, blending a base of vanilla or chocolate ice cream with real fruit in a special machine. And Far Out’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients means everything is always fresh.
“Our new base uses dairy sourced from Mapleline Farm in Western Massachusetts. They raise these beautiful Jersey cattle, known as the cadillac of cows for the high butter fat content in their milk, which results in a super rich product,” said Radbill.
“It’s been so fun to see people fall in love with New Zealand ice cream the same way I did. And we’re excited to continue to grow and find new opportunities to share this special product with more and more people, here in Boston, and eventually beyond.”
Ice cream aside, Radbill could not help but sing the praises of his team, crediting them for much of what has made Far Out so successful. “At Far Out, we subscribe to this philosophy of ‘enlightened hospitality’ which is all about hiring the right people, and making sure they’re happy so that their happiness shines through in every customer interaction,” he said. “We’re so lucky to have the best people in the world working with us who have shown a level of commitment and passion for their work and our product that I would have never expected from an ice cream shop. It’s hard work, and you can never take your foot off the gas, but when you have good people around you, and you stay true to your values, it’s all very worthwhile.”
Next time you’re in the neighborhood, visit Far Out at Time Out Market and try the kookaberry, a fan favorite made with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries mixed into your choice of a vanilla or chocolate base. Or, opt for the Sweet Caroline sundae, a special only available at Time Out Market, made with a vanilla strawberry ice cream, chocolate drizzle, homemade whipped cream, a maraschino cherry and served in a mini baseball helmet.
Far Out Ice Cream is located at Time Out Market and open daily from 12pm to 10pm.