Water ice is a beloved Philadelphia treat that's unique to the region, so here's everything you need to know about it, including it's origin story. advertisement. Foodie.

Forget that mass-produced stuff. Philadelphia has so many other options when it comes to refreshing, homemade water ice.

Water ice — sorry, wooder ice — is a Philly staple, especially on a sweltering day. We threw on the puffy coats and got inside the Philadelphia Water Ice factory.

While in Philadelphia for the DNC, Michel Martin visited a South Philly institution to taste a Philly classic: water ice (also called Italian ice). John's Water Ice has been open since 1945.

Introducing people outside Philadelphia to water ice can be an uphill battle. The trick is to not call it by that name, says Jason Mandler, now owner of Carmen's Italian Ice & Cafe in Rockville, Md.

My personal favorite in Philly for wooder ice is John’s.Near the heart of the Italian Market in Philadelphia, it is where you are going to see your neighbors in line with tourists, beat cops and ...

Classic water ice flavors include cherry, mango, and lemonade, but today's producers have innovated to new heights, with flavors like coconut, blueberry pomegranate, pineapple orange, and even ...

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 ...

Chase Anderson was just six years old when he had the idea of starting his very own ‘water ice’ business. Now, at age 8, Anderson of Philadelphia is the city’s youngest CEO and owner of Da ...