Water Ice
South Philly’s Fancy Ice Cream Man Nabs a Brick and Mortar on East Passyunk
The former home of the Philly Flavors on East Passyunk is getting a new tenant — and it’s another frozen treats operation. Throwback water ice […]
Coming Soon: “Watershed Ice,” Philadelphia’s Newest Treat
Several Philadelphia organizations — Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Bartram’s Garden, the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, the Circuit Trails, and WHYY‘s PlanPhilly — have come together to produce two new flavors of water ice […]
18 Philly Water Ice Shops to Try This Summer
Water ice is a true Philadelphia institution. The sorbetto recipes that Italian immigrants brought to the city became something more: a treat that’s frozen — […]
How to Eat and Drink Like Summer Is Eternal in Philly
The weather is going to be beautiful this weekend. As a matter of fact, it might not get this beautiful again for a long time. […]
Meet South Philly’s Old-Timey Ice Cream Man
What’s your dream job? Chris D’Emilio asked himself that question a few years ago. And by any standard, he’s made his dream a reality in […]
Get Free Water Ice Samples at Broad and Sansom Tomorrow
A water ice company in suburban Philly is giving away their product to raise awareness and funds for organizations that support veterans on Friday, June […]
Philly Favorites that Defy Dietary Restrictions
Quintessential Philadelphia cuisine is not exactly conducive to the trendy dietary restrictions of modern day. Luckily, these local eateries aim to remedy that.
Rita’s Water Ice Flavors, Ranked
Because if you’re going to eat frozen, flavored water, you’d better get the best flavor on the menu. Foobooz’s Ranking of Rita’s Ices Swedish Fish * Cherry […]
Your Prayers Have Been Answered: Free Water Ice For The Fourth
Chris D’Emilio is going to save your life this Fourth of July. After the grand opening of D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats, he’s touring Philly with his […]
Water Ice Is Just Sugar Ice, People
Now, I’m not from here. (I know. Four words like four nails in the coffin of my credibility.) So when I moved to Philly in […]
Italiano’s To Return
The Passyunk Post is reporting that South Philadelphia water ice institution, Italiano’s is going to return after a year hiatus. The house that sells water […]
Rita’s Ices Available in Center City Parks
Rita’s Italian Ices are now available at Sister Cities Park (18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway) and John F. Collins Park (1707 Chestnut Street). Cool […]
Rita’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Giveaways, Politicians
Let’s get this out of the way first: It’s wooder ice. No matter what Rita’s brands it — Italian ice, with an “Ice, Custard, Happiness” […]