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“What’s cooler than being cool?” André 3000 asked in OutKast’s 2003 hit “Hey Ya!” His answer, and our inspiration for August eating: “Ice cold!” Local Pop Co. Pick an ice pop – flavors include strawberries and cream, chocolate fudge and cucumber lime – and this Gilbert-based treat purveyor will deliver to your door. localpopco.com Sumo Snow Almost everything at this Asian-influenced treat shop (with locations in Surprise and Chandler) is bracingly cold: fresh fruit refreshers,...

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As the rest of the country breaks out the pumpkin spice lattes and wool-lined leggings, we Arizonans are still basking in the last vestiges of the summer sun. But with the temperatures dropping any day now, and the bikini trend with them, now is the perfect time to try summer’s best desert: the ice cream sandwich. And these aren't your garden variety, freezer section sammies with humdrum vanilla between vaguely-chocolatey wafers we're talking 'bout...