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It was a chance meeting in sunny Hawaii that first brought self-serve frozen yogurt to chillier

Seattle. The Ciobanu girls, Cienna and Carys, were eating at the famous Duke’s restaurant on

Waikiki. They made friends with the hostesses who asked if they could treat the young girls to

self-serve froyo. When the girls came back, they could not stop talking about the experience of

creating their own frozen masterpieces and controlling their flavors and toppings. Cienna and

Carys begged their parents to take them back later that same day, and that’s when the

lightbulb went off!

Gabe Ciobanu and Julie Ogata Ciobanu fell in love with self-serve froyo immediately, and knew

they had to open their own shop in Seattle. For 12+ years, the Ciobanu family has owned

several frozen yogurt shops, and are excited to introduce their latest venture Chill. It’s designed

to offer even more flavors and toppings than ever before. “We really wanted to control more of

what we know the University Village and Seattle community likes including more choices,

healthier ingredients,” says Julie.

Even with more than a decade in the biz, the Ciobanus feel it’s the best sign they never get tired

of froyo and when they enjoy a cup they still say, “Yum! This is so good!”

Below are some of their fav mixes:

Julie

Fruity: swirl the sorbets together. A swirl of original tart. Then top with mochi, fresh

strawberries and fresh blueberries.

Chocolatey: peanut butter, cappuccino, chocolate froyos. Top with chopped PB cups, brownies,

cookie dough bites, hot fudge and warm caramel syrups.

Gabe

Fruity: green apple sorbet with warm caramel topping and graham cracker crumbs.

Sweet: cappuccino with chopped almonds.

Cienna

Fruity: Dole Pineapple Whip sorbet (just like at Disneyland) with strawberry popping boba.

Tart: pomegranate raspberry tart with fresh strawberries and mochi.

Carys

Fruity: any sorbet straight-up (no toppings!)

Chocolatey: Irish mint froyo with hot fudge, brownies, Oreo crumbles, and mini chocolate chips.