Reader Cris S. tells me that Mister Softee in Ventura County plans to open up a location at 935 State Street, the former home of Creamistry. “It’s official, the lease is signed,” says the Hiller family, owners of Mister Softee of Southern California. “We hope to be open early 2024. This location will be separately owned and operated by two of our current Camarillo store employees.” The eatery offers soft serve ice cream in cones or cups in addition to sundaes, milkshakes, and coffee.

Mister Softee was founded in 1956 by the Conway brothers in Philadelphia, and has over 350 franchisees with over 600 ice cream trucks on the road. A major part of their business is fundraising with schools and other local organizations by selling ice cream and donating a portion of sales back. Visit mistersofteesocal.com