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Old-fashioned banana split, $5.95

Squirrel Brothers Ice Cream & Coffee, 605 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City; 801-359-4207. Sunday to Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.

Here's the scoop on the split: Start with a scoop each of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream. Split a ripe banana in half, lengthwise, and press the halves on either side of the ice cream. Drizzle a tablespoon each of chocolate, strawberry and pineapple sauces over all. Cover with whipped topping and chopped nuts. Top with a maraschino cherry.