Wednesday, July 18, 2001

Cooling down this summer

By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

Well, summer really arrived this week with the familiar haze and humidity that sums up a summer in Georgia.

With temperatures and tempers rising, it's time for some cool treats to enjoy in some of Fayette's dining establishments.

One of the best and newest treats in the county is the Marble Slab Creamery in The Avenue Shopping Center in Peachtree City.

The store has the feel of many independent ice cream establishments in New England. It offers the best selection of homemade ice cream in the county and it's also fun to watch the workers place the ice cream on the slab and add individual toppings to make a unique treat.

Also in Peachtree City is one of my "coolest" places for lunch.

Pascal's in Westpark Walk is doing a huge business based on a simple concept. Take several fresh toppings, such as broccoli, pesto, garlic and chicken and add your favorite pasta from four varieties.

Choose a sauce such as clam, marinara, or Alfredo and watch the chef combine everything into one of the freshest lunches in the county.

But Peachtree City has not cornered the market on cool.

Probably the coolest location in the county for a meal is in the outside seating at the City Cafe in Fayetteville.

Earlier this summer, the nights were cooler and it's always a delight to sit outside surrounded by fresh flowers and have a taste of Europe in the county.

The restaurant serves up wonderful entree items, and desserts are sublime. Buy a pastry and a coffee and soak up the atmosphere.

Finally, the last bit of cool can be found in Fayetteville and Peachtree City at any Starbucks location.

One of the most refreshing tastes of the season is a Frappacino. Starbucks has come out with a variety of flavors this summer, so spice up the summer by trying a different one every week.

Now, if I could just figure out a way to import an ocean breeze into the county, we'd have it made. ...

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