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. ...