The kids each had a mini sundae of one scoop of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry ice cream topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry, while I tried the blackberry creme brulee. I wasn't sure how it would be, but despite a texture that more closely resembled flan, it had a great flavor, lots of sweet and firm blackberries and a crunchy burnt-sugar crust.

Appetizers $1.49-$7.29, salads $2.99-$8.99, lunch specials $7.49-$8.99, sandwiches and focaccia $8.79-$8.99, pizzas $4.75-$24.90, pasta $7.99-$10.99, specialties $8.99-$11.49, kids' meals $4.99, desserts and soda fountain $1.89-$6.99.

Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta

Rating: ***

Where: 1850 E. 9400 South, Sandy

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, noon-9 p.m.

Payment: Major credit cards accepted; no checks

Phone: 523-7070

Wheelchair access: Easy

Also: Takeout and delivery available

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Stacey Kratz is a freelance writer who reviews restaurants for the Deseret News. E-mail: skratz@desnews.com