BACKROADS • MAY 2022
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MOO COW ICE CREAM
541 OCEAN BLVD, ST SIMONS ISLAND GA 31522 912-638-1350 • moocowssi.com • OPEN YEAR ROUND The winter doldrums were setting in and a road trip was necessary to wipe them away. So, like the Beverly Hillbillies, we loaded up the truck and drove to Georgia – St. Simons Island to be specific. It was a restful removal from the northern climes and, while we had hoped to be greeted with warmth and sunshine, we only got sunshine. It was actually warmer at Backroads Central than along the coast of Georgia. Oh well, the best laid plans, as they say. We ate, we touristed and we strolled the historic sights. During our strolling, we kept passing a wonderful little ice cream shop, which seemed to always be closed. I pushed my nose against the window (wiping the smudge afterwards) to see if anyone was really inside but, alas, not a sole in sight. On our last day in St. Simons, on our way back from visiting Jekyll Island, we made one more attempt and, voile, the doors were open and the ice cream was being scooped. I had already studied the menu and the notes for ordering (think Soup Nazi but without the yelling or banning) and, with sheckles in hand, entered to get my St. Simon’s treat. Moo Cow Ice Cream opened its doors in 2011, with chef/owner making artisanal ice cream at his restaurant in Brunswick, GA and serving it up to their loyal and returning customers in St. Simons. Their digs are unique, housed in a vintage 1950s repurposed gas station just a few steps from the main village area. The scooping space is whimsically colorful, with room next door and outside for seating to enjoy your dairy delights. Sally Hardman bought the shop the following year and Jody, the general manager, has been there ever since. She was there solo during our visit and was more than happy to let me sample some of their unusual flavors before making my decision. They have
