A Cool 100 Years Of Rainbow Cone

July 22
26 mins

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Chicago’s summer staple is celebrating 100 years of deliciousness. Known for its layers of flavors, Rainbow Cone’s ice cream stacks chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with walnuts and cherries), pistachio and orange sherbet. 

In the Loop host Sasha-Ann Simons tries her first-ever Rainbow Cone and we dig into the iconic local brand's rich history. 

GUESTS: Lisa Shames, freelance reporter

Johnny Buonavolanto, director of sales, The Buona Companies


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