Manhattan's First Dairy Queen Opens: Here's How New Yorkers Reacted

Manhattan's first ever Dairy Queen has finally opened — and among a certain set of New Yorkers, the enthusiasm for the chain's iconic Blizzard ice cream is palpable

In the video above, we talk to a variety of customers, from our very own newbie to one man who says he's waited 16 years for this moment

The new Dairy Queen — technically a DQ Chill & Grill — created a special Big Apple Blizzard for the restaurant opening Wednesday, made with granny smith apple pieces, pie filling, vanilla soft serve, whipped cream and cinnamon

One elated customer said he'd be making this Dairy Queen his new spot, ordering the Big Apple Blizzard every Friday, Saturday and maybe Sunday. Read more...

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