{"id":193627,"date":"2026-04-11T20:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/193627\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T20:01:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:01:37","slug":"staten-islands-eggers-ice-cream-wins-big-at-brooklyn-seltzerfest-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/193627\/","title":{"rendered":"Staten Island’s Egger’s Ice Cream Wins Big at Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AnEgger’s Ice Cream’s winning egg cream, a fizzy celebration of tradition and innovation, takes center stage at the Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026.Brooklyn Today<\/p>\n

Staten Island’s Egger’s Ice Cream parlor has won the coveted Golden Siphon award at the Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026, a competition showcasing the best of New York’s carbonated beverage culture. Egger’s, a family-owned institution since 1932, impressed the judges with its mastery of the classic egg cream, serving 100 of the fizzy treats during the event.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Egger’s victory highlights the power of blending tradition with innovation. By retaining its old-school charm while modernizing its offerings, the ice cream shop has successfully navigated the delicate balance between honoring its past and embracing the future, serving as a metaphor for the resilience and adaptability of New York City itself.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Competing against nine other contestants from across the region, Egger’s owner Danielle Raleigh Carr dedicated weeks to perfecting her egg cream recipe. During the event, her four expertly crafted specimens wowed the judging panel, which included Emmy-nominated actress Jackie Hoffman. The judges evaluated factors like mixing technique, pouring, and foam height to determine the winner.<\/p>\n

The Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 took place on April 11, 2026.Egger’s Ice Cream has been a beloved institution on Staten Island since 1932.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Egger’s Ice Cream<\/p>\n

A family-owned ice cream parlor on Staten Island that has been in business since 1932, known for its traditional egg creams and modern, health-conscious offerings.<\/p>\n

Danielle Raleigh Carr<\/p>\n

The current owner of Egger’s Ice Cream, who dedicated weeks to perfecting the shop’s egg cream recipe in preparation for the Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 competition.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn SeltzerFest<\/p>\n

An annual event in Brooklyn that celebrates the city’s vibrant seltzer culture, featuring a competition for the best egg cream.<\/p>\n

Jackie Hoffman<\/p>\n

An Emmy-nominated actress who served as a judge on the panel for the Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 egg cream competition.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve made a lot of egg creams in the last few weeks practicing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Danielle Raleigh Carr, Owner, Egger’s Ice Cream<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

Egger’s Ice Cream plans to celebrate its victory at the Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 with a special anniversary event at its Staten Island location, inviting the community to join in the festivities.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

Egger’s Ice Cream’s triumph at the Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 demonstrates the enduring appeal of blending tradition and innovation. By honoring its legacy while adapting to modern tastes, the beloved ice cream parlor has proven that community-driven, mission-based businesses can thrive in the ever-changing landscape of New York City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a Egger’s Ice Cream’s winning egg cream, a fizzy celebration of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":193628,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[98,100,99,9,24,63],"class_list":{"0":"post-193627","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-brooklyn","8":"tag-brooklyn","9":"tag-brooklyn-headlines","10":"tag-brooklyn-news","11":"tag-new-york","12":"tag-new-york-city","13":"tag-nyc"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}