Food

#ShareThis: Baked Bear ice cream sandwich spot opening Saturday

April 19, 2018 • 
Beth
Baked Bear Columbia

Photo by The Baked Bear Columbia

Can’t keep up with what’s trending on Twitter + always miss the latest restaurant openings? Here’s what everyone in Cola is talking about.

Baked Bear Columbia

Photo by The Baked Bear (Columbia)

EatThis: Just in time for warmer weather (🙌), the Baked Bear’s grand opening is this Saturday, April 21 at 631 Harden St. in Five Points. The San Diego-based sweets franchise serves custom ice cream sandwich creations.

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