ST. LOUIS – With 30,000 votes cast, Ted Drewes took the top spot in SoolNua’s second annual #worldICECREAMindex overtaking Slovakia’s Koun.
According to the press release from SoolNua, the top three contestants constantly swapped places during the final weeks, but Ted Drewes was the clear winner in the end.
“SoolNua's #worldICECREAMindex celebrates and recognises the central role that ice cream plays in defining a destination and highlighting its authenticity and originality. We’re thrilled to see that it has captured the imagination of destinations as far apart as Vancouver and Istanbul” said Patrick Delaney of SoolNua.
Over 20 ice cream and frozen custard stores from 13 different countries participated in the contest. See the full list of results here.
“With so many great ice cream shops and destinations from around the world participating in this fun (and delicious) competition, it is truly an honor for Ted Drewes, St. Louis and the U.S. to be recognized as the winners of the 2016 #worldICECREAMindex,” said Kitty Ratcliffe, president of Explore St. Louis. “Ted Drewes is an institution in our city and has been serving up amazing frozen treats for visitors and residents along historic Route 66 for generations. We want to give a special thank you to all the Ted Drewes’ fans who voted for them and helped secure this very sweet and special recognition.”
Congratulations to Ted Drewes!
