After 42 years as the go-to ice cream shop for Boston College students, White Mountain Creamery is closing.
But have no fear. New City Microcreamery is taking over the Chestnut Hill hotspot at 19 Commonwealth Ave. (Route 30).
A message from White Mountain Creamery owner Peter Coufos and family on the business' website states: "One of our top priorities prior to departing was to make sure the tradition established by the White Mountain Creamery will continue. It took the better part of the past year vetting a number candidates and we believe we found the perfect one in New City Microcreamery! Thus, our departure will allow for an exciting new beginning."
The last day to experience White Mountain Creamery will be Sunday, Nov. 23. Doors will be closed for a week's worth of renovations before the shop reopens as New City Microcreamery on Monday, Dec. 1.
"From the very start, we were amazed by the New City experience; in the quality of their products, their culture and dedication to achieving the very best customer experience," White Mountain Creamery said in its website message. "That's why we’re genuinely excited to watch this new chapter unfold!"
New City Microcreamery uses liquid nitrogen to create its signature ice cream treats
According to The Heights, the independent Boston College student newspaper, White Mountain Creamery opened in 1983. Coufos purchased the property and several adjacent ones — currently housing Dunkin’ and Flat Breads Cafe —which, along with White Mountain, were sold in early April for $2.5 million to a limited liability company.
Honoring the past, strengthening the future
New City co-founders Michael Kasseris and Jason Kleinerman both have long-standing personal ties to White Mountain Creamery. Growing up in the area, they knew the Coufos family through the Greek community and became regular visitors of the shop during their years living in Washington Square.
“Those visits shaped our understanding of what a great ice cream shop should be — welcoming, warm and rooted in the neighborhood,” Kasseris said in a prepared statement. “White Mountain was a model of what a community could feel like. When mutual friends mentioned that the Coufos family was looking to retire and pass the shop on to another local family, we were delighted to explore the opportunity. It feels like we’re coming full circle, now owning a shop we grew up enjoying as kids.”
Kasseris and Kleinerman say they are committed to preserving the spirit and familiarity that made White Mountain a landmark for more than 40 years. Their goal is to build on the foundation the Coufos family established, continuing to create a gathering place where neighbors, students and families feel at home.
More about New City Microcreamery
Known for its ultra-smooth, liquid nitrogen-frozen texture and bold flavors, New City makes every base and mix-in entirely from scratch at its production facility in Shirley, including Salted Cookies and Cream, Tres Leches, famous Baklava and the award-winning Dubai Chocolate Bar.
Founded in 2015, New City Microcreamery uses a liquid nitrogen process to freeze the cream. Using the super-cold liquid nitrogen creates a smaller ice crystal, which gives it the smooth New City texture.
Chestnut Hill will be New City Microcreamery's fifth location. It currently operates from Hudson, Sudbury, Cambridge and Arlington. Its owners also run Rail Trail Flatbread Company in Hudson and Milford.
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The brand partners with Whole Foods, Big Y, Market Basket and other retailers to bring its pints to shelves throughout the Northeast and New York City.
What to expect at New City Microcreamery in Chestnut Hill
According to a press release from New City Microcreamery, guests at the new Chestnut Hill location should expect warm, welcoming space that maintains the spirit of the original shop.
There will also be community-focused programming such as student events, neighborhood gatherings, and outreach initiatives.
“We want the essence of White Mountain Creamery to remain intact,” Kasseris said in his statement. “Our hope is to continue the tradition of community that has been its hallmark for decades, while bringing new experiences everyone can enjoy.”