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Boston’s 9 best ice cream shops for a blazing hot day. Or a rainy one.
New England takes pride in its plethora of ice cream options and Boston is no exception, serving up everything from inventive, small-batch varieties found in mom-and-pop shops to the classic Hoodsie Cups found everywhere. Globe food writers and …