“Chunk the Dunk” Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Dunky SB Dunk Low Nike Sneakers Art Print by Tracy Tubera

Nike’s release last week of the Ben & Jerry’s “Chunky Dunky” SB Dunk Low took the sneaker world by storm. Fans and collectors everywhere were scrambling to get their hands on these SB Dunk Low sneakers inspired by iconic Vermont based ice cream brand. Inspired this epic Nike x Ben & Jerry’s collab, artist Tracy Tubera has released this rad “Chunk the Dunk” art print!

As Tracy explained, “Life is all about fun! Nothing is more fun than bombing downhill in some fresh new kicks while eating ice cream... Better yet, bombing downhill in some fresh new kicks while being ice cream! CHUNK BOMB!!!”

“Chunk the Dunk” by Tracy Tubera is an 11”x14” fine art print on archival 310gsm watercolor paper. Each print comes signed, numbered and hand embossed with Tubera’s Double T logo. Limited to just 50 prints, sneakerheads everywhere can purchase this print now at TTdoodles.bigcartel.com for just $30.

The Creole Creamery

The Blot is back from NOLA! I haven’t spotlighted an ice cream parlor in well over a year, so I thought I’d introduce everyone to The Creole Creamery in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aly and I first learned about The Creole Creamery by watching the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives hosted by Guy Fieri. It’s really amazing what great restaurants and delicious food you can find out about by watching food and travel shows.

The Creole Creamery truly is a unique ice cream experience. All of their ice cream is made in-house and their goal is to make an assortment of diverse and unusual flavors to stimulate your palate. Of course you can also find the standard flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, and mint chocolate chip, but Aly and I were excited to try some of The Creole Creamery’s signature creations like Red Velvet Cake, Cookie Monster, Doberge Cake, Mexican Hot Chocolate and one of my personal favorites Butterscotch English Toffee. They also had a sick flavor made in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Chocolate Guinness Cake which is vanilla ice cream swirled with chocolate Guinness cake. It’s a must get for true beer aficionados.


I don’t know if I can truly explain in words just how great The Creole Creamery’s ice cream was, but it was so delicious Aly and I had to go back twice during our three day stay in New Orleans. And, it’s not even in the French Quarter so we had to make the extra effort to drive there. I think the consistency of the ice cream is what sets it apart from other ice cream parlors, especially those large nationwide chains, but the huge variety of quirky flavors and delicious waffle cones doesn't hurt either! The best part, for those of you who can’t make up their minds, is they offer a four or five scoop sampler so first timers (and long time fans) of The Creole Creamery can try never before seen flavors along with their traditional favorites.

As for the trip itself, ever had one of those vacations where you needed a second vacation to recover from your first? That’s how I’ve been feeling after returning from New Orleans late Monday night. All day yesterday I was walking around in a daze wanting nothing more than to crawl back into bed. Of course Aly hasn’t had this problem since she’s off all week for spring break. Anyway, let’s just say NOLA was fun and leave it at that.

The Creole Creamery is located on 4924 Prytania Street; New Orleans, LA 70115 and their phone number is (504) 894-8680.

An Ice Cream Sandwich To Die For

If you ever find yourself near or around the UCLA campus you have to make a pit stop to Diddy Riese. The Blot went there for the very first time before the Texas/UCLA game and I already can't wait to go back.

Diddy's is a really popular Ice Cream and Cookies shop right next to the UCLA campus and has been around since 1983. If you know anyone that went to UCLA ask them about it and I'm sure they'll have some fond memories. They're best known for their Ice Cream Sandwich which is any two cookies of your choice and a scoop of any flavor ice cream you want. The whole thing is $1.50, and honestly, it was the best $1.50 I've ever spent. Evidently they used to be only $1.25 but the price was recently raised .25 cents, which has sent shockwaves through UCLA's campus.

If you want to skip out on the ice cream, the cookies are only .35 cents each or 3 for $1 and they're pretty damn good on their own. So remember, if you're heading to Westwood or in the vicinity of UCLA trust The Blot and head over Diddy Riese. I've been told on weekend nights the line wraps around the block and there can be anywhere between 50-100 people in line so make sure to get their early and bring an appetite!

Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 208-0448