A regular serving costs $2.45, which putsScoops & Beans at the upper end of the pricerange, but it's money well spent, particularlysince you get three scoops. Guava Pineapple sorbetand other "exotic" flavors cost 45 cents extra. Ifyou're willing to walk to the Christina's in InmanSquare at 1255 Cambridge St., the ice cream sellsfor $1.50 a scoop.

Toscanini's

Nearly sick of ice cream at this point, weventured along Mass. Ave. to the recently openedToscanini's. The shop is decorated in a minimalistfashion, but don't let the sparse decor fool you;the ice cream is complex.

The thick, homemade ice cream is delectable,although a little pricey. A micro-sundae goes for$1.90 plus tax.

Toscanini's doesn't have many flavors to selectfrom; there are only about 10. But what they lackin variety of flavors they make up for inselection of products. Toscanini's offers shakes,coffee, yogurt, sorbet and baked goods likemuffins.

The service is friendly, and their locationacross from Widener Gate is ideal