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Scoops In Wilton Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest

WILTON, Conn. -- From simple vanilla to gourmet caramel combinations to the invasion of the Oreo -- is anything better on a hot day than the cool swirl of ice cream? 

Michael Williams, a senior at Wilton High, scoops up ice cream at Scoops.

Michael Williams, a senior at Wilton High, scoops up ice cream at Scoops.

Photo Credit: Karen Tensa
Head around the corner to get ice cream at Scoops.

Head around the corner to get ice cream at Scoops.

Photo Credit: Karen Tensa

Classic, traditional options, along with newfangled flavors, can be found in all corners of Fairfield County with a number of versions served a variety of ways (hello whipped cream, fudge, sprinkles and waffle cones).

You, however, picked five nominees for the best ice cream in the county, meaning now's the time to nail down the winner.

Voting is open until Friday, June 26; go here to cast your ballot. 

In the meantime, here's the "scoop" on why this one is so DVlicious. The other candidates will be featured daily with another profile Thursday.

Scoops Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 92 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, (203) 834-1100

Years in Business: 33

What Makes Their Ice Cream Special: The ice cream comes from Buck's in New Milford, a family-run business that prides itself on its quality ingredients.

Scoops also believes in family and the shop has become a sort of community center where generations gather for cool treats. According to Manager Casey Chase, the flavors and prices haven't changed since the "new" owners, the Walls, took over in 2009, continuing that "old-fashioned," community feeling.

Number of Flavors: 14 (eight favorites are always on the menu; the other six are filled by a rotation of flavors)

Most Popular: Swamp (vanilla ice cream with crushed malt balls, chocolate chips, Oreos, caramel and M&M's) and Mud (coffee ice cream with fudge, Oreo and chocolate-covered almonds).

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