Rockin’ Yogurt, a mainstay of the downtown dessert scene since they opened in August 2007 at 620 State Street, closed their doors in April 2022. While wandering downtown recently I noticed that the windows were papered over. Looking through a gap, I saw a sign on the floor that read “Cuso’s Creamery.” Before I could take a photo, a contractor came to the door and said the the owners of this new dessert destination is the same family that operates Cuso’s Bicycles immediately across the street. I then spoke to owner Domenic Mancuso at the bike shop who gave me some details to pass on to you.

Mancuso, whose nickname is “Cuso,” tells me he and his three sons are opening an ice cream shop in the space and that the ice cream will be made fresh onsite. A friend of Domenic’s, who works at a high-end restaurant in Palm Beach Florida, will be coming to assist with the launch.

I am told that his son Jack Mancuso is one of the biggest BBQ guys on social media with 8 million followers and that some of the seasonings they sell will be used to make unique flavors including hot honey, lemon pepper, maple bourbon, and coconut rum. The latter will be used for a Malibu Coconut Rum Chocolate Walnut ice cream. Other flavors include Guava Cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake, Spoon of Honey, Mint Leaf, California Oranges, Toffee Candy, Honeycomb Candy, and more.

Cuso’s Creamery’s debut is expected to be in two-three weeks and they will be open seven days a week, noon-10 p.m. on weekdays and noon-11 p.m. on weekends.