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On a hot summer day, there is absolutely nothing that hits the spot quite like water ice, scooped up with a plastic spoon by the side of the city pool. This frozen dessert is beloved by us ...
Hawaii has its shave ice, and New Orleans has the sno-ball. In Philadelphia, the frozen treat of choice is known as water ice. Or is it wooder ice? We'll get to that, but first, let's discuss ...
but after moving to Knoxville 11 years ago they missed Philly water ice. So, what exactly is it and what makes it so crave-worthy? “We always say it’s like shaved ice, ice cream and sherbet ...
When the weather gets that hot, many turn to a summertime staple to find relief — water ice. One business in Northeast Philly hasn't changed its recipe in more than three decades. Owner Robert ...
The creamy smooth, velvety-textured treat is being introduced to central Maine by Philadelphia natives and expatriates, Bobby ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Since 1945, John's Water Ice in South Philadelphia has served a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen H2O to customers on hot days. It's a labor of love and flavor for third ...
Philadelphia natives who moved to Waterville during the pandemic have opened up a food truck serving a Philly specialty, water ice — an idea inspired by a family story. Bobby Dombroski and ...
Just in time for summer, the Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewery has tried its hand at recapturing a flavor that will most likely be familiar to any Philly local, blue water ice, with a new hard ...
If you're looking for a sweet summer treat that screams Philly - look no further than wooder ice...or water ice. Pop's Homemade Italian Ice Pop's Homemade Italian Ice off Oregon Ave is open for ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In Southwest Philadelphia, Fred's Water Ice is known for its delicious frozen desserts. Owner Fredrick Cooper created Fred's Water Ice in 1998 by pushing a cart around the ...