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Top 5 Picks for Places to Cool Off

Sachem Patch chooses 5 local places where you can escape the heat.

Recently the thermometers on Long Island have crept close to triple digits and everyone is looking for a way to cool off. This week we are telling you how to get your local frosty fix. Sachem Patch lists the Top 5 Places to Cool Off:

  1. Friendly’sThe classic favorites of Royal Banana Split and Strawberry Shortcake are ever-present but there are new menu items to cool off with. Your Happy Ending could be their new Rocky Road Sundae or their customizable lava cake sundaes. With these tasty additions, the dessert options are endless. Top Choice: A tie between the Reese’s® Pieces Sundae and the Jim Dandy.
  2. Ralph’sThere are so many flavors listed that just deciding may get you hot and bothered. There are fat free, cholesterol free, low fat, no sugar and full fat options available. A couple of their specialties include the Ralphaccino, a creamy concoction that blends coffee and chocolate, and the Twister that combines both Italian ice and ice cream, as the ultimate choice for those who can never make a decision. Top Choice: Water Ice – Rainbow; Cream Ice – Vanilla Chip.
  3. Baskin RobbinsSince its 31 flavors were established, Baskin Robbins has announced its flavor of the month and the Cappuccino Blast®, a very popular and refreshing beverage that can be improved by adding Oreo® Cookies and Cream ice cream, the popular Pralines and Cream ice cream, chocolate syrup or caramel, or you can take the fat out for the non-fat version. This month’s flavor is Super-Soldier Swirl that twists blue chips and cherry-flavored ribbon through vanilla ice cream, an invention influenced by the upcoming Captain America movie. Top Choice: Cappuccino Blast.
  4. CarvelAmong the Flying Saucers, sundaes and sprinkle cups, Carvel has introduced the Sundae Dasher® to satisfy your sweet tooth. It is a layered ice cream sundae, so you never have to worry about the toppings only being at the top. The flavor combinations include the new Cookie Trio Sundae Dashers® with the choice of Oreo®, Nilla Wafer® or Nutter Butter®. However, the most popular combination is Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Hot Fudge, Crunchies and Whipped Cream. “On Wednesdays, when it is Buy One Get One Free Sundaes, we go through 4 – 5 gallons of Mint Chocolate Chip per night,” says Debbie, manager of the Farmingville location who has been scooping up ice cream for 28 years. Signing up to be a Fudgie Fanatic on Carvel’s website will get you a printable coupon for Buy One Get One Free Sundae Dasher® or Classic Sundae, even if it isn’t Wednesday. Top Choice: See above.
  5. TCBYFrozen yogurt spots have been popping up all over Long Island, but this fro-yo leader started the trend with their low fat options and sweet or salty toppings. TCBY helps patrons cool off without throwing their diet off. Top Choice: Soft Serve Signature White Chocolate Mousse.
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