This ice cream spot, which is owned by the same group behind Rail Trail Flatbread Co., will incorporate pumpkin cheesecake, apple crisp, baklava and cannoli to its flavors for fall.

Met with plenty of haters and even more fans, pumpkin season is back whether or not you want it here. And in New England, the birthplace of fall vibes, the obsession — or overkill — has shown no signs of slowing down.

September’s arrival brought the realization that I had gone the whole summer without doing an ice cream Snack, and I decided I had to change that before the season ended officially.

Hudson boasts a fabulous Main Street, which is pleasant and walkable and has an overall look that is among the most swoon-worthy of any Massachusetts small town. The Assabet River flows through the town, adding a layer of rustic charm to an already beautiful spot. No one will want to miss the New City Microcreamery, especially if you want to enjoy Hudson one scoop at a time.

Daily News readers have spoken in voting for the best spot to get ice cream in MetroWest. The good news is that the winner has two locations in the region where you to fill your sweet tooth.

New City Microcreamery, which can be found in Hudson and Sudbury, was the top pick by readers in an online poll sponsored by the Daily News last month. It received a whopping 70% of more than 900 votes cast in topping seven other entries.

The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially up and running. The tasty trail includes more than 100 destinations — covering every county of the state — that use Massachusetts dairy products in their treats.

MIDDLETON - Massachusetts residents love their ice cream. And now the state has unveiled an "ice cream trail" map that directs people to more than 100 shops and stands that use local ingredients for their sweet treats.

Gov. Maura Healey said the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail "highlights the incredible diversity of our dairy farms and ice cream shops."

"This new tourism trail is designed to invite residents and visitors to experience our creative dessert offerings at traditional parlors, innovative shops, and local farm stands," she said in a statement.

To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, which falls on Sunday, July 21, many ice cream businesses and chains in the Bay State are offering discounts and free sweets to customers.

Boston is known for many things. You have a ton of history, excellent cannoli, and some of the finest Italian pasta dishes on the East Coast. But one thing that you may not always associate Boston with is ice cream.

New England takes pride in its plethora of ice cream options and Boston is no exception, serving up everything from inventive, small-batch varieties found in mom-and-pop shops to the classic Hoodsie Cups found everywhere. Globe food writers and correspondents have sampled flavors across the city to narrow the list down for you. After a day of fun in Boston — with kids or without — there’s no better way to cool down, whatever the time of year.

The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Cambridge event returned Tuesday to University Park for the first time since 2019. The Taste, now in its 18th year, is Cambridge’s largest outdoor food event, and the chamber uses ticket sales to benefit local nonprofits – by now, issuing nearly $300,000 in grants.

It does not need to be a particular temperature to savor a sweet, creamy swirl of ice cream

MILFORD — The groundhog lied. It's been a long winter.

New City Microcreamery uses a liquid nitrogen process to freeze its cream. This fast-growing spot, owned by the same company that runs Rail Trail Flatbread Pizza, offers unique flavors. Some even contain alcohol for adult ice cream lovers.

The Rail Trail Flatbread Company, a renowned scratch kitchen and beloved restaurant, proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary, as well as an upcoming grand opening of their second location in Milford, Massachusetts this summer. In addition to this exciting expansion, we are thrilled to highlight the achievements and innovations of New City Microcreamery, a unique ice cream parlor with three locations in Sudbury, Hudson, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, including their recent ice cream factory endeavor. Moreover, Less Than Greater Than, an extraordinary speakeasy bar tucked away within the Hudson location of New City Microcreamery, adds a touch of mystery and intrigue to this exceptional culinary trio.

​Local chef Nia Grace on the dishes taking the New England city by storm, from nutty baklava ice cream to the classic lobster roll.

We New Englanders know our ice cream—after all, we do have Friendly's and Ben & Jerry's in our blood. So when it comes to the best ice cream in Boston, we set the bar high. Many spots throughout the city strive to satisfy adventurous eaters with their gourmet concoctions and bold ingredients, while other parlors are still cranking out the classics for the traditionalists. Not a fan of frozen treats? You can still get your sugar fix at the best bakeries and the best dessert spots and best places for pie in Boston.

This week we are speaking with Michael Kasseris, a Belmont native, who co-founded The Rail Trail Flatbread Co., New City Microcreamery and Less than Greater than. He inherited his passion for the restaurant industry from his father, Teddy, who established eateries across the state. Armed with an MBA from Babson, Michael co-founded his own popular spots over the past few years.

Owner Michael Kasseris joined the mix to talk about the new location and showcase his delicious pizzas.

The Sudbury Police Department has partnered with New City Microcreamery, which has stores in Cambridge, Hudson and Sudbury, to give good bicycling citations to children exhibiting bicycle safety.

Gone are the “for lease” signs that lined the center of town. In their place are cafes teeming with life on sunny mornings, restaurants and taprooms that swell with customers in the evenings, and every variety of small business for visitors to stop into — jewelers, boutiques, and a cheese shop among them.