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Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant: Behind the Scenes

March 13, 2012 4:00AM

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Christina Mendenhall
To the delight of South Florida ice cream lovers, Monroe Udell opened Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant in 1956. Since then, the shop has grown, along with the collection of antiques inside. Watch as Jaxson's whips up some delicious concoctions, from the kitchen sink sundae to a giant float.

All photos by Christina Mendenhall.
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