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Beat the Heat this August with Baskin-Robbins' OREO Mudslide

CANTON, Mass. - Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, is sliding into August with the latest Flavor of the Month, OREO® Mudslide. This flavor is a chocolate-y, OREO®-infused dream featuring mudslide-flavored ice cream, OREO® pieces and fudge ribbon swirls. For guests on the go, the August Flavor of the Month blends perfectly into a Cappuccino Blast®: a mixture of OREO® Mudslide with espresso ice cream, boosted with a chocolate syrup drizzle in the cup and topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup drizzle and OREO® cookie pieces.

Baskin-Robbins guests can also serve their own little bit of happiness this August through the Community Cones® program. At checkout, guests will have the opportunity to donate to the Baskin Robbins Joy in Childhood Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing joy to kids battling hunger or illness. Thanks to funds raised during the program, the Foundation provides grants to local organizations like children's hospitals, food banks, camps for kids with illnesses and after-school nutrition programs. Guests who donate will also receive special discounts and offers for future in-store purchases.

REVIEW: Sugar Pine Smokehouse a Very Pleasant Surprise

REVIEW - After reading a few of the reviews on Yelp for The Sugar Pine Smokehouse I wasn't expecting to be impressed but boy was in wrong, as are many of these negative reviews.

From the moment my wife and I walked in we were wowed. The little models all over the restaurant of old Madera landmarks were so cool. They have a model of the Rex Theater. To know about the Rex, you have to be a real Maderan.

Wendy's Three New Chicken Sandwiches are Seriously Made to Crave

DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy's recently released the Made to Crave menu – a sandwich line dedicated to unlocking a whole new world of flavors. Now, Wendy's Made to Crave menu is bringing you a new chicken lineup guaranteed to satisfy those craveable taste buds. Introducing three new chicken sandwiches to Wendy's chicken menu: Avocado BLT, S'Awesome Bacon Chicken and Barbecue Chicken.

Wendy’s Made to Crave is now offering three new chicken sandwiches that are guaranteed to satisfy those craveable taste buds. Introducing the Avocado BLT, S’Awesome Bacon Chicken and Barbeque Chicken, each individually crafted and anything but basic.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to Expand Bay Area Portfolio with Addition of Second Hotel in San Francisc

TORONTO - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, has been selected by an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, a privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment management company, to manage its hotel in the 345 California Center building in San Francisco's financial district. Currently known as the Loews Regency San Francisco, the Hotel will be renamed Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero in 2020 following renovations.

"With a rich cultural landscape, unmatched culinary experiences and a market strengthened by the region's renowned tech boom, San Francisco is one of the country's most dynamic, thriving cities. Due in large part to these strong market conditions, we're excited to offer guests a second Four Seasons experience, enhancing our portfolio in the Bay Area," says Bart Carnahan, Executive Vice President, Global Business Development and Portfolio Management, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Open Today: Everdene The Rooftop At New Virgin Hotels San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - Everdene, the highly anticipated 12th story rooftop bar and lounge, opens at the new Virgin Hotels San Francisco located at 250 4^th Street in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. Named after Bathsheba Everdene, the heroine of British author Thomas Hardy's 1874 novel, Far From The Madding Crowd, Everdene is an archetype of the strong, independent woman this bar pays homage to in a city that celebrates strong women and those who love them.

Everdene will feature a creative selection of cocktails, as well as delicious shareable dishes from Virgin Hotels San Francisco's talented Executive Chef Adrian Garcia. True to the roots of Sir Richard Branson's iconic Virgin brand, Everdene is complete with a well-rounded entertainment program. On the new rooftop, the guest experience is enhanced by an eclectic soundtrack of savvy sets from hand-selected DJs and live performances across multiple genres such as electronic, vintage funk and soul, indie rock, and hip hop.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Releases its First Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo), 1500 Parkway Drive, is announcing the release of its first Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1. The product is a blend of Bardstown Bourbon Company's estate-made, two-year-old wheat and high-rye bourbons, with an 11-year-old sourced Kentucky bourbon. Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1 is the result of a collaboration of the company's expert distilling, beverage and culinary teams working together to develop an exceptionally smooth, yet complex pour.

"We are a new blend of bourbon makers pushing the boundaries through innovation, while honoring the traditional art of making whiskey," says Bardstown Bourbon Company President and CEO, David Mandell. "Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1 is a celebration of our distillery, beverage and culinary teams working together to create spectacular bourbon."

Steve And Mark Hermann Help Reinvent Palm Springs Iconic Resorts

PALM SPRINGS - Known as the "Capital of Cool," Palm Springs has become synonymous with a sexy retro vibe that can be seen in stylish digs, open air lounges, poolside soirees, and scores of annual celebrations like the popular Modernism Week.Early modernist architects created a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle that has become a defining characteristic of Palm Springs. Now the Hermann brothers have brought their style to Palm Springs to contribute to the retro, yet modern design, with two iconic resorts; L'Horizon and The Weekend.

Steve Hermann, an L.A. based designer and luxury-hotel devotee began his journey in Palm Springs with the purchase of the 1952 property L' Horizon, built by legendary architect William F. Cody for Jack Wrather, a producer of Lassie and The Lone Ranger. After a $5 million retrofit, the 25 rooms set in original white bungalows reopened in 2015, largely with the concept of a large home feel.