Wednesday, July 16, 2003

Cures for the summertime blues

By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

Ahhh ... summertime, and the living is muggy.

As July melts into August, Fayette County residents will be heading to the pools, beaches and any spot of shade to find some relief from another Georgia summer.

But coolness can also be found in some of our dining establishments. 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 treats in the county is the Marble Slab Creamery in The Avenue Shopping Center in Peachtree City or at Fayette Pavilion.

The store has the feel of many independent ice cream establishments found in other areas of the country. 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.

Perhaps the coolest location in the county is Martini's, near Pascal's in Westpark Walk. Chow down on some wonderful munchies while enjoying cool jazz and libations on a Friday night, and the temperature magically seems to drop.

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.

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, which is a wonderful iced coffee beverage.

With an abundance of choices, Fayette's foodies should have no trouble staying cool this summer.

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