Friday Sundae: Ghirardelli Square's Peppermint Bark Sundae

For the holiday season, the elves at Ghirardelli Square's Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop (located at 900 North Point St.) are offering two Christmas-y concoctions: peppermint hot cocoa and a peppermint bark sundae. We thought the sundae was a wee bit overpriced at $8.95 (before tax), but figured hey, we don't get the chance to indulge in all things peppermint till this season comes along, so why the heck not? The sundae features three large scoops of peppermint ice cream, decadent layers of fudge, peppermint bits atop the cream topping (which are also mixed into the ice cream itself) and a square of Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark for garnishing. Good for two, or well, one if you don't give a darn about your waistline. --Janine Kahn