435474 Mon Aug 27 11:38:34 -0700 2007 3 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2886027 After reading Elmo's blog, I went down to try the Ice Pan at Costa Mesa. Poor location with out any external signage. The making of the ice cream is definetly interesting - equivalent to a Benihana show. However, after trying the mango, green tea and strawberry - we decided it was only ok. I can believe they are trying to launch 3 sites at once. It may flop. Anybody, with a more positive experience? Mon Aug 27 11:38:34 -0700 2007 58406 Zadok 1 2892732 one is opening up in west hollywood gateway (target center at la brea and santa monica in w hollywood). i actually attended a product demonstration and though i entered it very skeptically, i was impressed the ice cream. i haven't been to an open retail location though so i can't speak to the overall experience yet. Wed Aug 29 09:36:57 -0700 2007 2886027 46417 LAcupcake 2 2892813 Any idea when that branch is opening? We've been waiting! Wed Aug 29 09:54:06 -0700 2007 2892732 10790 ITurnedOutTV 3 2892928 from what i was told it will be end of sept/early oct Wed Aug 29 10:24:30 -0700 2007 2892813 46417 LAcupcake