38 APRIL 2019 By Mallory Gleich MARY COYLE Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream has an 82-year history, though it didn’t start here in Arizona. The first Mary Coyle opened up in 1937 in Akron, Ohio. The popularity of the diner grew so quickly that by 1940, there were eight locations in Ohio. The name “Mary” came from the first original owner, Walter “Buck” Coyle, who named the shop after his wife. The couple moved to Phoenix after Buck had a heart attack. They sold four of the shops in Ohio, one of which was purchased by Michael Trecaso. The family still owns the shop today, in conjunction with Trecaso’s Italian restaurant in Akron. “My father bought one in July 1951, while my mother was having me in the hospital. To this day, we are still going very strong,” Trecaso said. Think of any kind of ice cream creation you might want – chances are, Mary Coyle’s can make it happen. The shop has the classic ice cream flavors, plus cookies, shakes and malts, sundaes, custom “showboats” like the Hot Tin Roof and the big mama of ice cream, aptly named the Grand Canyon – 11 to 13 pounds of deliciousness, topped with whatever you like. For more: marycoyle.net. SUGAR BOWL It’s not hard to miss this building when you’re coming into Old Town. Standing on the corner of Scottsdale Road is a bubblegum- pink painted ice cream shop known as Sugar Bowl. Opened on Christmas Eve in 1958, this shop has stood the test of time. Jack Huntress, originally from Michigan, opened the Sugar Bowl after a family outing at Lulu Belle’s on Main Street. Several people commented that it was inappropriate to bring children into a place that served alcohol. After that, Jack set about creating a family-friendly restaurant and the rest is history. In six decades, only the menu prices have changed. Stepping inside, guests will find heart-shaped tables, pink booths and an original soda fountain. The establishment also has bragging rights in the form of the Family Circus cartoon, written by Paradise Valley resident Bil Keane. Bil included the Sugar Bowl shop in a few of his comics, which can be seen around the restaurant and gift shop. Many celebrities have made a stop into the Sugar Bowl, including James Cagney, John Travolta and even Nancy Reagan’s parents. Sugar Bowl also has its own arcade and gift shop. The menu includes ice cream, sundaes and floats, Camelback sodas, plus sandwiches and salads if you’re looking for lunch before dessert. For more: sugarbowlscottsdale.com. MACALPINE’S Imagine Arizona back in 1929 – there was nothing but dusty roads and buildings were few and far between. One of these buildings was Birch’s 7th Street Pharmacy, where people could grab a drink while waiting for their prescriptions. In the 1930s a new owner came along and changed the name to Zimmerman’s, before Fred MacAlpine showed up and took over in 1938. The diner will celebrate its 90th birthday this year. The building once housed a grocery store and dress shop before becoming the famed soda fountain it still is today. Frequent customers from back in the day are familiar names like Barry Goldwater and Frank Lloyd Wright. The walls of MacAlpine’s are a blast from the past, with memorabilia from the Rexall pharmacy and soda fountain, historical photos and Coke signs. The servers are decked out in poodle skirts and bowling shirts, and serving up favorites such as the clubhouse or meatloaf. The pie case shows flavors like cherry and naughty pecan – the pies are handmade; a few are the work of an Amish woman who comes down from Indiana by train once a month to test out new ideas. There’s also a vintage second-hand shop in the building selling antiques, clothing and jewelry. “I would say the history and the uniqueness are what drives the popularity of MacAlpine’s. People come from all over to check out our shop and feel transported back in time,” said owner Monica Heizenrader. When it comes to food, MacAlpine’s has lunch covered and a variety of shakes, malts and sundaes but the pièce de résistance is 99 flavors of sodas plus 40 kinds of ice cream sodas, each with its own clever name, like the Brady Bunch or the Ruby Slipper. For more: macalpines.com. NOSTALGIC CAFÉS: Taking a bite out of time

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