Old Boatyard in Arbroath Offers Smokie Ice Cream

ANGUS, Scotland, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Old Boatyard in Arbroath is a seaside restaurant located in Angus, Scotland. Old Boatyard in Arbroath is known for their diverse menu and beautiful outdoor seating that overlooks the harbour marina. The restaurant recently created a new menu that offers a variety of dishes that suits everybody's individual tastes. Old Boatyard in Arbroath has steak, seafood, pasta, and salad options. The establishment also started offering New World and Old World wines for £16 a bottle, with many being served by the glass. Critics have raved about their dining experiences at Old Boatyard in Arbroath, and there is one dessert option that people cannot stop talking about ‒ the Smokie ice cream.

For those who are not local to Arbroath, an Arbroath smokie is a type of smoked haddock that is a specialty in the city in Angus. The fish is prepared the same way it was in the late 1800s. Generally the fish are salted overnight, and then tied in pairs using hemp twine and left to dry. After they have been left overnight to dry, they are hung over a triangular length of wood to smoke. A stick is fit in between two smokies, and then the sticks are used to hang the dried fish in a special barrel containing a hardwood fire. The fish is cooked with intense heat and thick smoke, which ensures it is cooked and not burned. The smoking process takes less than an hour, and when it is completed the fish is ready to eat. The team at Old Boatyard in Arbroath state that the fish has a unique and savory taste that locals cannot get enough of.

When the owner of Old Boatyard in Arbroath was asked why he invented the popular ice cream, he stated; "People of Arbroath love their smokies. I think it is a taste that defines our city. I wanted to create something unique, that many people would be curious to try. Although it is not for everyone, we constantly have people stopping in the restaurant to see what the buzz is about."

This unique ice cream flavour brings many new visitors to Old Boatyard in Arbroath. So what does the ice cream taste like, exactly? The owner at Old Boatyard in Arbroath attempted to describe it, saying: "The ice cream only has a faint fish taste to it. I did not want to make the flavour too fishy, out of fear that many people would not like it. I wanted to find a balance between sweet and savory, and include the rich smoked flavour in the dessert. Although this ice cream may sound unappealing to nonlocals, people around here love it!" The team at Old Boatyard in Arbroath hopes that the ice cream will attract curious tourists in the future to get them "hooked."

If you would like to try the Smokie ice cream at Old Boatyard in Arbroath, they are open 7 days a week starting at 10:00am. Lunch is served after 11:30am. For reservations to Old Boatyard in Arbroath, call 01241 879995 or email [email protected].

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