let's discuss exactly what water ice is and where it originated. Philadelphia's connection to the icy delight goes way back. Like just about all varieties of shaved ice desserts, the story begins ...

This frozen dessert is beloved by us Philadelphians, as quintessential to the city as soft pretzels, cheesesteaks, yelling, and the Philly Fanatic. But what makes Philadelphia's water ice ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you're looking for a sweet summer treat that screams Philly - look no further than wooder ice...or water ice ... D'Emilio to concoct a dessert you've never had.

Spring is finally here, and Philadelphia-area favorite Rita's Italian Ice is ready to welcome the season the only way they know how -- a free water ice giveaway and a brand new candy-inspired flavor.

they missed the Philadelphia water ice, a cousin to Italian ice found in the Northeast. This summer, they brought the dessert to Fayetteville, and it blew up more than they ever imagined.

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 ...

A new Virginia Beach spot wants to quench your thirst for dessert with water ice. It’s pronounced “wooder” ice in Philadelphia, said Lakeaba Ivey, co-owner of Beach Towne Water Ice Co. The ...

Aamir Taylor, owner of Italian Vice, a Miami-based water ice company ... has offered Miamians a taste of the popular Philadelphia dessert in 10 flavors, serving customers at first via a mobile ...

In Philadelphia, there is a great debate over ... funnel cakes and other hoagies and desserts. Water Ice flavors from left to right, peach, cherry, coconut, blueberry and green apple are just ...