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Carpigiani announced the top three winners of its Chicago gelato challenge, held in Vernon Hills, Ill., on February 21. The top three winners, and their winning flavors, are:  First place: Giuseppe Lollino of Vero Gelato in Franklin Park (IL) with the flavor “Tribute to Setteveli”. Description: chocolate gelato made with homemade hazelnut praline, a hazelnut cookie crunch and a dark chocolate ganache ....

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