A sweet new addition to Ardmore’s dining scene is turning viral TikTok treats into edible art, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Chums, located at 45 E. Lancaster Avenue, opened in August under the creative vision of 24-year-old entrepreneur Grace Yang. Yang, a Radnor High School graduate, blended her Shanghai childhood with her Main Line roots to create a dessert shop as imaginative as it is Instagrammable.
The menu centers around two social-media sensations: tanghulu, a Chinese street snack of sugar-coated fruit skewers, and “dry yogurt,” a pastel-colored, ultra-thick version of yogurt made by slowly straining out moisture. Customers can build their own yogurt bowls or sip on colorful smoothies and yogurt drinks, all adorned with playful toppings and precise presentation.
Yang’s art and design background shines through every detail, from the symmetrical fruit arrangements to the shop’s mascot, a pink-bandana-wearing cat named Chummy. Paw-print stools and wall art add to the cheerful aesthetic.
Since opening, Chums has drawn crowds of college students and curious dessert lovers eager to experience the viral tanghulu crunch and creamy yogurt swirls that have captivated social media.
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