The Stephen Starr-owned burger stand, SquareBurger, made its return to Franklin Square on March 21 in preparation for its 2015 season. Known for its signature Cake Shake, made with Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet, vanilla ice cream and a swirl of butterscotch, SquareBurger also features a classic lineup of burgers, hot dogs and fries. The restaurant hours for the rest of March are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and from April to October, opening and closing times vary, which are listed on the official website.

Local brewery Victory Brewing Company has been giving out free samples of their beer-inspired ice cream throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Their next stop is at the DiBruno Bros on Chestnut Street on March 13. Ivy Hunter, Victory Brewing Company’s merchandise coordinator, will be scooping out samples of Storm Drop, Triple Monkey and Hopped-Up Devil ice cream, all created from non-alcoholic wort.

The tastings will be available from 5-7 p.m.

Rex 1516, a Southern-inspired restaurant on South Street, is headlining the Mardi Gras celebration today with some special items, like gumbo with house-made andouille, shrimp po’boy and their Citywide Burger served on a king cake roll. Refreshments include their $6 passion fruit Hurricanes made with aged rum, passion fruit, cranberry and orange and lime juices

The restaurant will be open from 5 to 11 p.m