Upper Manhattan, NY (Restaurant News Release) Summer is in full bloom, and co-owners Ka-wana Jefferson and Patrick Cruz are bringing even more sweetness to Upper Manhattan with the opening of Lost Borough Ice Cream, the brand’s second location. Opening during National Ice Cream Month, the new shop is located at 4791 Broadway (between Cumming Street and Academy Street) in the heart of Inwood.
The 500-square-foot storefront marks the second location for Lost Borough Ice Cream, whose flagship shop opened in downtown Yonkers, New York, in 2022. The new Uptown location will feature the company’s signature artisanal, culturally inspired ice cream flavors and handmade cookies, along with specialty flavors created exclusively for the Inwood community, including: Fort Tryon (rose-based ice cream with cherries and praline pecans, $5.50; Snickerdoodle cookie, and Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie, $6.
Lost Borough Ice Cream is the vision of Patrick Cruz, the creative force behind the brand’s distinctive flavor combinations, and Ka-wana Jefferson, an award-winning hospitality entrepreneur with a passion for community-centered business development. Their shared commitment to quality, creativity, and exceptional customer service inspired them to build a brand that celebrates culture, neighborhood pride, and handcrafted treats.
Together, Patrick and Ka-wana combine culinary innovation and business expertise to create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through their doors.
To celebrate the opening of its second location, Lost Borough Ice Cream – Inwood will hosst an official grand opening reception on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will welcome elected officials, media representatives, business leaders, and community partners for an evening of networking, ice cream tastings, and celebration.
Lost Borough Ice Cream, Inwood
4791 Broadway (between Cumming Street and Academy Street)
New York, NY 10034
(914) 810-4604
Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Website: LostBoroughIceCream.com
Instagram: @lostboroughicecream
TikTok: @lost_borough_ice_cream
For interviews with Patrick Cruz and Ka-wana Jefferson, menu reviews, photography, or additional information, please contact:
Kim Wilson Marshall
Wilson Marshall PR + Special Events
prdirector@wilsonmarshallpr.com
646-721-4375