Spring Chow 2005 The heat of summer is right around the corner and we're looking for ways to chill. Nothing says summer, with its lazy, late evenings and long, hot days more than ice cream. But of course Eugene is, well, unique. And when it comes to cool treats, we do them our own special way. We dispatched our intern Sara Brickner to get the scoop on gelato, one of the newer trends around town. And Calendar Editor Molly Templeton did some heavy spoon lifting for her story on some of Eugene's most innovative entrepreneurs, the creators of Coconut Bliss. Intern Ursula Evans-Heritage touched base with some of Eugene's chefs who've gone on to market their products nationally, and also checked out Eugene's newest health food store, Capella. Sara brickner fills you in on the comings and goings of local restaurants. Vanessa Salvia takes a trip to the Sundance hot bar and salad bar. But the gem of this issue profiles a man who's bringing a little flavor to Eugene, Papa of the Soul Food Kitchen. Bon appetit. — Melissa Bearns, editor