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After Rocky Road, Havana's 'Cathedral Of Ice Cream' Back In From The Cold

The Coppelia ice cream parlor first opened its doors in 1966 (Credit: AFP)

For three months, residents of Havana were deprived of a rare affordable treat when their beloved state-owned Coppelia ice cream parlor closed its doors -- another victim of tough economic times.

Now reopened, it boasts not only new flavors, but also an updated price list that -- despite a 60-percent government subsidy -- may freeze out many clients in a country where the average monthly salary is just over $40.

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