Is it summer yet? As we were preparing this issue for print over a weekend in mid-June, we weren’t quite sure. For the most part, though, yes, summer is here. And what better way to enjoy it than with some sweet, cold treats? Writer Catherine Warmerdam found all sorts of fun goodies for us to try this summer. How about that sprinkle-topped pile of purple on page 35? In a fish-shaped cone, no less! Art director Gabe Teague had the oh-so-difficult job of eating what he photographed. I’m particularly intrigued by the jala from House of Shah (with cardamom, pistachios, rose water, vanilla ice cream and rice noodles) on page 37. In keeping with summer fun, writer Mark Billingsley reports on local tribute bands in this issue. Also in this issue, Dorsey Griffith takes a look at where we are with COVID protocols more than two years in, and Elena Macaluso rounds up a few comedians, asks them to tell us a joke, and gives us some more info about each one. Stay cool out there.
