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Fans of Mason’s Creamery (4401 Bridge Ave., 216-762-1095) ramen have one more week to load up on noodles. The owners have announced that the annual flip from ramen to ice cream will occur on April 19 or 20, barring any unforeseen difficulties. The last day for ramen will be this coming Sunday, April 10.

Since 2014, this Ohio City ice cream shop has been hosting wintertime ramen pop-ups. But five years ago they took the concept a step further by converting the space to a dedicated noodle shop that runs all winter long. Each spring, the shop converts back to a beloved neighborhood ice cream shop. 

This article appears in Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.