If you have been studying abroad this spring semester and you have not been to Anita’s Gelato, you are truly missing out
I first discovered this gelato chain in Tel Aviv, Israel this summer when I was interning there. I spent the whole summer raving about my favorite gelato place “Golda” to my best friend Ally, who I coincidentally met while interning in Israel, as she argued with me claiming her favorite gelato place, “Anita‘s” was better. I constantly raved about the vegan cookie flavor and she would nonstop talk about the tart with Oreo sauce. The summer had ended and I never got to try Anita’s and she never got to try Golda. we had promised each other we will take a trip back to Israel to try each other‘s favorite gelato places.
Ally and I had continued to keep in touch once the summer and it and we decided to study abroad in Barcelona for the spring semester together. We were roommates this semester and one night we decided to go on a walk around our neighborhood. Midwalk we had stumbled upon Ally’s favorite gelato place from Israel, Anitas! upon walking in, I instantly recognized the aesthetic of the ice cream shop and saw my vegan cookie gelato flavor. after speaking with the owner, Ben, we had a realize that Anita’s and Golda have the same owners and are simply the same gelato shop!
We were constantly posting about this gelato shop on social media, and as word spread quickly it came many peoples favorite and go-to ice cream shop. as previously mentioned and learned, social media is a way to reach a large audience with one simple post and this is a prime example. Social media is a main way many people get their information today, which has also been confirmed in a Forbes article that found 50% of individuals surveyed said the first place they get their information from is social media (Forbes).
Throughout this semester, Anita‘s became a regular dessert spot for my roommates and I. Our constant visits to this gelato shop has helped us form relationships with the workers. Regardless of the cultural barrier, we were able to create friendships and become “regulars” on a first name basis!
There are Anita’s and Goldas located around the world, from Australia to Barcelona to Israel to New York (Anita)! Anita is most popular known for their homemade gelato and sauces. From Oreo sauce to pretzel sauce, these sauces are able to target any taste buds! there is a variety of toppings to pick from and make sure to go on an empty stomach because this gelato shop is not shy with their portions! You are also able to order literal boxes to your apartment or home via Glovo!
Anita Is more than a gelato place to my roommates and I, it is a place that we enjoy being out together and will be a major memory of my study abroad in Barcelona experience. Additionally, this tart with pretzel sauce and Oreos has deepens my friendship with Ally and I am forever greatful for that. as the years go on and I continue my world travels, I hope to find more Anita‘s locations around the world.