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The team behind the ice cream shop that captured Minneapolis’ collective imagination is expanding to “the good land.” Bebe Zito Milwaukee is slated to open later this year inside 3rd Street Market Hall.

Not only will the Milwaukee outpost serve the creative flavor combinations co-founder and chef Ben Spangler is known for, but this will be the first time the shop will delve into bakery and coffee offerings. “I’ve been a pastry chef for over half my life,” said Spangler via a statement. “I’m excited to incorporate some decadent baked goods to Bebe Zito!”

Bebe Zito co-founder Gabriella Grant-Spangler said she was thrilled with the opportunity to bring their ice cream shop to the city where she attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Bebe Zito grew from a popular pop-up to ice cream shop in the Wedge neighborhood in Minneapolis. There are now three locations, including a full service shop in Woodbury and inside the Market at Malcolm Yards food hall in Minneapolis.

3rd Street Market Hall first opened at the dawn of 2022 with an open-air market environment of eateries, beer and cocktails – it is Wisconsin, after all.

Spice Village is slated to open in Apple Valley this summer, featuring a full-service restaurant and grocery store. The venture in Apple Valley Town Square (7520 149th St. W.) is tailored to meet the needs of all kinds of diners including sumptuous vegan, vegetarian and omnivore options, as part of the Indian and Asian fusion menu. That means fresh chapatis, biryanis, tandoori, Indian-spiced wings and more.