Bite of the Week
Italian Gelato
Paciugo, 341 State St.
The Scoop: With the mercury hitting 80, this Italian dairy treat is the perfect cool-down. You can't go wrong with traditional flavors like Dulce de Leche and dark chocolate, but the adventurous will appreciate such peculiar flavors as Beer Ice, Picante, and Black Pepper Olive Oil.
Health implications: You'll swear it's richer than ice cream, but the nutrition facts reveal that gelato has one-third the fat of the stuff at neighboring Coldstone.
Value: With your choice of 3 different flavors for $2.99, you get the perfect combo of portion-control, variety, and gustatory satisfaction.
Grocery Grab
Cordon Bleu Bratwurst—Whole Foods Market
If you haven't grilled out yet, you are a sad excuse for a Wisconsonite. Take it to the next level with Whole Foods' huge selection of high-quality meats. Choose from flavored brats like the Cordon Bleu (chicken sausage with blue cheese), try some exquisite ground beef, or be adventurous and grab some salmon burgers.
