{"id":260232,"date":"2026-06-09T07:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/260232\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T07:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:12:35","slug":"alia-shawkat-reviews-new-yorks-viral-frozen-yogurts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/260232\/","title":{"rendered":"Alia Shawkat Reviews New York\u2019s Viral Frozen Yogurts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Alia wears Jacket Lacoste. Sunglasses Fendi. Rings (worn throughout) Meuchner.<\/p>\n

New York City has a new obsession, and it involves standing in line. Froyo spots have been multiplying across town, drawing crowds that wrap around the block for a cup of something cold, creamy, and extremely Instagrammable. Before she wrapped up her run in Cherry Lane Theatre\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0You Got Older, Alia Shawkat,<\/a> who stars in the upcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls, got in on the craze.<\/p>\n

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VAN LEEUWEN<\/p>\n

What does it remind you of ? <\/p>\n

Someone\u2019s attempt at ice cream. It doesn\u2019t take me back to any personal memory.<\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/p>\n

A little icy-forward. I want it to be a little more creamy. And some sprinkles somehow got on here, which I don\u2019t like, but the chocolate shavings are good.<\/p>\n

What mood is this for?<\/p>\n

A lunch break. Like you had a weird salad and you want something sweet.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the topping situation?<\/p>\n

Chocolate, coconut, sprinkles, but they all sort of taste like texture.<\/p>\n

Is the topping ratio right?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a big toppings person. It\u2019s definitely not enough if I were to finish it. I\u2019d be stranded.<\/p>\n

Is it worth the hype?<\/p>\n

Is there hype?<\/p>\n

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DOWNTOWN YOGURT
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Dress Loewe. Earrings Meuchner.<\/p>\n

What does this remind you of?<\/p>\n

The froyo I used to get in the desert growing up.<\/p>\n

What mood is this for?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s giving warm, sexy night.<\/p>\n

Describe it in one word.<\/p>\n

Luxurious.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s going on in your mouth?<\/p>\n

A very classy taste.<\/p>\n

Would you order this?<\/p>\n

I would. It needs a topping though, besides the little ducks.<\/p>\n

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16 HANDLES
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Shirt Tory Burch. Earrings Completed Works.<\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/p>\n

Processed sugar on top of processed sugar on top of processed sugar.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the topping situation?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a lot. We got cake, cookies, gummy bears, a kind of salmon egg sperm. Some people might like this.<\/p>\n

Can you describe this froyo in one word?<\/p>\n

No.<\/p>\n

Would you order this?<\/p>\n

This is very not me.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the consistency?<\/p>\n

I had the tiniest bite and my mouth is coated. I can\u2019t imagine eating this whole thing, I\u2019d have a heart attack.<\/p>\n

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MIMI\u2019S
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Coat Tory Burch. Earrings Meuchner. Stadium Bag Able Made.<\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/p>\n

This is the most hyped soft serve of the bunch. Coffee. Very good.<\/p>\n

Have you ever waited in line for viral food?<\/p>\n

Not for viral reasons.<\/p>\n

What does this remind you of?<\/p>\n

Like what you\u2019d get at a fancy restaurant, served with some compote or something.<\/p>\n

What mood is this for?<\/p>\n

If I was in a good mood on a hot day, I\u2019d wait in line for this. I wouldn\u2019t wait too long, though. It\u2019s not that good.<\/p>\n

Who is this for?<\/p>\n

I guess people who wait in line for viral food.<\/p>\n

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CULTURE
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Jacket, Dress, and Sunglasses Miu Miu.<\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/p>\n

The best part is the dark chocolate brownie. This one might actually be my favorite.<\/p>\n

Where does this take you?<\/p>\n

Redondo Beach or Laguna Beach. Being an insecure teenager and eating froyo.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the topping situation?<\/p>\n

Brownie\u2014gooey in the middle, crispy on the outside. The combo with the tart is really fire, as the kids say.<\/p>\n

Would you order this?<\/p>\n

Yes. Honestly, I\u2019d wait in a small line.<\/p>\n

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BIRDIE\u2019S
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Shirt and Sunglasses Tory Burch.<\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/p>\n

Very good vanilla. This is the high-quality stuff.<\/p>\n

What does this remind you of?<\/p>\n

Sand?<\/p>\n

Can you describe it in one word?<\/p>\n

Grandma\u2019s.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s going on in your mouth?<\/p>\n

Probably decay. I didn\u2019t brush so thoroughly this morning.<\/p>\n

What mood is this for?<\/p>\n

When you feel like you spent too much money on clothes. You\u2019re like, \u201cI\u2019m actually broke but I feel rich right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hair: Seiji Yamada using Color Wow at Walter Schupfer Management.<\/p>\n

Makeup: Soo Park using Saie Beauty at The Wall Group.<\/p>\n

Nails: Leanne Woodley using Apr\u00e9s Nail at See Management.<\/p>\n

Lighting Direction: John Law.<\/p>\n

Fashion Assistant: Macarena Cubino.<\/p>\n

Fashion Interns: Lucia Brown and Claudia Sanchez.<\/p>\n

Production Direction: Alexandra Weiss.<\/p>\n

Photography Production: Georgia Ford.<\/p>\n

Production Interns: Ha Chu and Isaac James Levy.<\/p>\n

Post-production: Two Three Two Studio.<\/p>\n

Location: Contra Studios.<\/p>\n

Special Thanks: Jenny & Gino Ammirati at Culture An American Yogurt Company, Laura O\u2019Neill & Cady Roberts at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Neil Hershman at 16 Handles, and Brittany Kahn at Downtown Yogurt Tribeca.<\/p>\n

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