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 ...

John's Water Ice, a staple in South Philadelphia since 1945, is headed to the Jersey Shore with a shop on the boardwalk in North Wildwood. The family-run business shared a photo on Facebook ...

A South Philadelphia water ice favorite is expanding again -- this time to the Jersey Shore for the first time. John's Water Ice announced on social media late last week plans to open a frozen ...

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 ...

THERE’S A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT KNOW PHILADELPHIA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS CHEESESTEAKS, BUT THEY DO ALSO DIDN’T KNOW THAT IT’S FAMOUS FOR ITS ITALIAN WATER ICE A SMOOTHER AND CREAMIER VERSION OF ...

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 ...

Sherrod Dillard, center, owner of Philly Italian Water Ice in Byron runs the restaurant with his wife Ngozi and cousin DuShaun Dillard. Jason Vorhees The Telegraph Although Italian Ice has ...