Dan’s Papers August 12, 2011 Food & dining danshamptons.com Page 103
By Allyson Zacharoff When you are craving something sweet, delicious and refreshing on a summer night, what do you usually want? For most East Enders, the response to this question is almost without a doubt “ice cream.” But if you’re anything like me, ice cream may not be your first choice, either because of its high calorie count or for any one of a host of other dietary restrictions. Luckily, some local stores have started offering healthier alternatives to traditional ice cream—and you will be surprised by how delicious they are. One ice cream staple in the Hamptons for 36 years has been that little, crowded place located on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor, Big Olaf. And now they offer
healthier choices! Finally this iconic store has upped the ante with their line of no-fat, no-sugaradded yogurts. Of all the cold treats on the East End, this healthier option tastes the most like traditional ice cream: they have Heathbar Crunch, Triple Chocolate, Vanilla Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Mocha Chip and Berry Pomegranate Granola, all with almost the same taste and consistency of ice cream! I especially like the Berry Pomegranate Granola because it’s such a unique flavor. Though there’s not much berry or granola that I could taste, it has a very sweet vanilla base with big chunks of chocolate in it. Next year they might make either Superman or Cotton Candy into yogurts, since those colorful flavors are so popular with kids. Delicious as these are, though, note that Big Olaf’s does not have the calories for them listed. I had the opportunity to peek at the label of the yogurt base, which lists 80 calories for half a cup before all of the extras are mixed in. Still, it’s a whole lot better than ice cream, which could run upwards of 120 calories for half a cup, plus fat. Big Olaf also takes the same base they use for these yogurt flavors and makes a soft frozen yogurt from a machine, which has only 24 calories per ounce. Now, this type of low-cal treat is usually what I opt for at ice cream shops, but I have to say I was underwhelmed by their mix. The flavor was a little off, and with such delicious, ice cream-like yogurt choices down below in the cases, I would opt for the harder frozen yogurts instead. Scoop du Jour in East Hampton is also owned by the Chavez family, so you can get any of these healthy options over there, too. My advice? Order some of that Berry Pomegranate Granola the next time you find yourself out on the Wharf!
Photo by A. Zacharoff
There are Many Cold Alternatives to Ice Cream
For those visiting Shelter Island, one ice cream shop you can stop by is the Tuck Shop. This location offers two frozen yogurts that are made with skim milk: vanilla and pomegranate. I have to admit, these flavors did not really stand up in my opinion. I know that there are frozen yogurt enthusiasts out there who crave the type of frozen treat that has a distinct tartness like real yogurt – and in that case, the vanilla may satisfy your craving. But for me, I prefer something more on the sweet side. However, if you choose to go here for ice cream (and their ice cream certainly is as good as any), you may have a better flavor experience than I did. My vote if you still want to give the yogurt a try? Get (continued on page 105)
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