Sprinkles or a "cherry on top" are the obvious choices for topping your store-bought vanilla ice cream, but have you ever ...

If you've got a thing against vanilla bean flecks and prefer a true, old-fashioned vanilla ice cream, Trinidad also has a recommendation for you to try: Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

and the classic Brown Cow (an old-fashioned root beer float with vanilla ice cream). You'll find Brown Cow on West Madison Street in Chicago. Favorite Flavor: Cow-a-bunga (Cost: $7.99) With more ...