{"id":1312206,"date":"2019-07-08T18:33:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T00:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/?p=983269"},"modified":"2019-07-08T18:33:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T00:33:57","slug":"the-scoop-sundae-ice-cream-shop-to-open-in-former-book-train-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/local-news\/the-scoop-sundae-ice-cream-shop-to-open-in-former-book-train-location\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scoop: \u2018Sundae\u2019 ice cream shop to open in former Book Train location"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sundae will start scooping its classic ice cream flavors like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry in the coming months in the former Book Train location in downtown Glenwood Springs.<\/strong>
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When Kent Beidel had the opportunity to take over two ice cream franchise installments in Vail and Edwards, the Colorado entrepreneur respectfully declined.<\/p>\n

Instead, the self proclaimed, \u201cski bum\u201d transformed two Marble Slab Creamery stores into his own ice cream shop known simply as Sundae.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s easy to become a franchise. It\u2019s harder to create your own brand,\u201d the Sundae owner said of how he did not want to follow the franchise model\u2019s strict rules, recipes and marketing requirements.<\/p>\n

Instead, Beidel rolled the dice and evidently the risky business decision paid off as the small business owner now plans on opening another Sundae in the space formerly housed by Book Train at 723 Grand Ave. in downtown Glenwood Springs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe want to blow your mind away when you have our chocolate ice cream,\u201d \u2013 Sundae Owner Kent Beidel<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

After four decades in business, Book Train announced earlier this year that its last day in operation would be April 26.<\/p>\n

A few months later, a \u201ccoming soon\u201d Sundae artisan ice cream poster appeared and provided at least a semblance of life to the vacant property nestled in the bustling downtown area.<\/p>\n

According to Beidel, Sundae has no plans of reinventing the wheel but instead will continue to focus on preparing classic ice cream flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and many more in house with fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything we do is scoopable ice cream; traditional, classic American style ice cream but done really well,\u201d Beidel explained. \u201cWe want to make the best chocolate ice cream that you\u2019ve ever had. We want to blow your mind away when you have our chocolate ice cream.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sundae\u2019s menu does not include soft-serve or frozen yogurt, but does offer sorbet and vegan-friendly options like its avocado coconut flavor, in addition to its wide ice cream selection.<\/p>\n

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, before getting into the ice cream business, Beidel previously opened and ran for 14 years Loaded Joe\u2019s, which to this day still combines coffee, food, beer and wine in a community gathering atmosphere in Avon and Vail.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s where I got my start in entrepreneurship in the mountains in Colorado,\u201d Beidel said of Loaded Joe\u2019s.<\/p>\n

However, wanting a business that afforded him a living but also the ability to give back to the communities it served, Beidel settled on his own favorite dessert \u2014 ice cream.<\/p>\n

\u201cBased on the premise alone that 98 percent of the world loves ice cream. \u2026I can give it away to nonprofits that are doing something great in our community,\u201d Beidel said.<\/p>\n

Currently, Sundae partners with Eagle County schools to offer \u201cSmart Scoops,\u201d which provides students with a free scoop of ice cream after they finish reading assignments.<\/p>\n

At this point, Sundae\u2019s Glenwood location does not have an official opening date. However, according to Beidel, September \u2014 although \u201can optimistic goal\u201d \u2014 is not out of the question.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is certainly a chance, though, that it will be later than that \u2026 once we start to firm up all of the details,\u201d Beidel said.<\/p>\n

When Sundae does open, however, Beidel looked forward to preparing and serving all of the classic flavors, but said patrons could expect a few curveballs, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, I love the classics, but my favorite is to take our salted cookies and cream and combine that with our cheesecake ice cream. It\u2019s exceptional,\u201d Beidel said.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the formal store opening, residents and tourists alike may get a taste of Sundae\u2019s ice cream at the Glenwood Springs Downtown Farmer\u2019s Market, Tuesdays in Centennial Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to be apart of the community in a positive way. That is our goal,\u201d Beidel said.<\/p>\n

mabennett@postindependent.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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