"After shopping for fireplace matches that neither you nor anyone in Los Angeles needs, it’ll be time for a sugar intermission at Salt & Straw. The crowds at this Portland-based ice cream spot can reach Disneyland levels, but stay in line. Everything is incredible and the line moves quickly. Beyond the classics, we suggest getting weird with pear and blue cheese, strawberry honey balsamic with pops of black pepper, or one of the seasonal specials." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins