The Classic Banana Split
It is summer. The day is sweltering, with temperature rising sometimes to 39 degrees. Perspiration drips down the nape, wets the forehead, arms and the lower back. It is, most of the time, unbearable. While the distinguished William Shakespeare, in his sonnet Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day, had praises for the joys that summertime brings, he expressed dislike for the discomfort one feels when the hot sun comes out: "Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May...And summer's lease hath all too short a date...Some time too hot the eye of heaven shines..." Shakespeare was writing then in Warwickshire. What if he were in Manila? He would be condemning the daily scorching heat !!
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| March, April and May are summer months in the Philippines. (VWgraphic; caption is mine) |
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| Temperature rises drastically in summer. (survivalismphoto; caption is mine) |
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| Extreme heat pushes the body beyond its limits (roadsports) |
But, then, man rules the world; he is supposed to take dominion. He wisely adjusts to his environment. He thinks of ways to beat the heat. And this includes availing oneself of refreshment delights that bring the body temperature down. And what comes to mind is the classic banana split. And no other refreshment parlor serves such delicious summer treat but Icebergs.
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| Icebergs' outlet along Katipunan Avenue Extension in Quezon City |
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| It is merienda time. |
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| Exterior part of the refreshment parlor |
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| Blown up photos of summer delights make you crave for more. |
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| Best sellers, too. |
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| Food counter and station |
Banana split, introduced in 1904 by an apprentice pharmacist in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, is a confection with scoops of ice cream added to a banana that has been cut lengthwise. Whip cream and syrup enhance the taste with a cherry placed attractively on top. It is served usually on a boat-shaped dish. While this summer treat is an eye catcher, it is also most pleasing to the taste buds.
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| Icebergs' Classic Banana Split at P178 per order. The ice cream flavors are strawberry, vanilla and mango. |
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| The Classic Banana Split was introduced to the public in 1904 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania by an apprentice pharmacist named David Evans Strictler. The price then was 10 cents. Strictler was working at Tassel's Pharmacy. With the success of the Classic Banana Split, Strictler bought the Pharmacy and renamed it Strictler's Pharmacy. |
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| Fish and Chips for P220 |
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| A way to beat the summer heat |
At Icebergs, aside from the classic banana split, there is the Oreo Chocolate Split. And the Castaway Split and the Mango Bongo Split. Icebergs also offers the towering Parfaits such as Choc o Bana Tower, Mango Peach Tower and many more. Sandwiches and other rice toppings are also available. Beat the heat this summer. Try Icebergs' refreshing and cooling delights. And be as cool as a cucumber.
- Konted
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| There are other banana splits available. |
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| And other refreshment delights. |
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| These are best sellers too. |
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| Fresh fruits are added. |
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| Icebergs' bottled peanuts for take out. |
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| Barquillos for the sundaes and banana splits. |
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