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TCBY challenges nation to lose some weight
To celebrate the release of a low-carbohydrate frozen yogurt, TCBY is challenging the nation to lose weight -- 1 million pounds, in fact, collectively. Once the goal is reached, the chain plans to give away free frozen yogurt for a day.The new Low Carb Lovers frozen yogurt has 4 net carbs and 7 grams fat per half-cup serving. It comes in chocolate and vanilla, with more flavors due during the year.
Several low-carb toppings are available, including sugar-free/fat-free chocolate fudge, mixed nuts, whipped topping, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
To join the Million Pound Challenge, log on to www.tcby.com or visit a TCBY store. Track your weight loss on the site. Weight loss will be tallied there until the goal is met.
David Miller, of A&W All American Food -- known as "Dr. Root Beer" to co-workers -- samples a mug in preparation for National Float Day tomorrow.
Special Events
Ruth's Chris Rollback: The Restaurant Row steakhouse celebrates its 15th anniversary Tuesday and Wednesday with a rollback in prices on select appetizers and desserts, as well as its steaks. Filets will go for $23 (now $29.95), petite filets for $18 ($27.95) and rib eye for $25 ($32.95). Call 599-3860.Sake dinner: Premium junmai and daiginjo sakes will be served 6:30 p.m. July 2 at 3660 on the Rise. The menu: Shiitake Crusted Scallop, Indian Fresh Water Prawn Ravioli, Wild Salmon Carpaccio, Ahi Shiso Tempura, Fire-Roasted Breast of Duck, Braised Short Ribs and Ginger Ice Cream with Azuki Beans. Cost is $55. Call 737-1177.
National Float Day: A&W Restaurants celebrate the first day of summer and the 85th anniversary of its root beer by giving away a free root beer float with any purchase, 2 to 8 p.m. tomorrow.
The smallest purchase qualifies -- even an order of fries -- but there's a limit of one per person.
The chain expects to give away more than 900,000 free floats. A&W is located in the Mililani Town Center.
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