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Philadelphia is home to quite a few ice cream shops, and with the summer now upon us, it’s the perfect time to visit them, ...
Water ice traces its history back to the original Italian granita, another sweet treat made with water, sugar, and fruit. Italian immigrants brought their granita-making traditions to Philadelphia ...
“We always say it’s like shaved ice, ice cream and sherbet had a baby,” says Philly native Angel Smith, co-founder of Water Ice ‘n Thangz.
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.
On a hot summer day there's nothing better than paying a visit to Fred's Water Ice in Southwest Philly. Grab a Swedish fish water ice with something from their large food menu, like a warm pizza ...
The creamy smooth, velvety-textured treat is being introduced to central Maine by Philadelphia natives and expatriates, Bobby Dombroski and his wife, Larkin Silverman.
Philly water ice – now as an alcoholic hard seltzer? Connecticut-based brewery Two Roads has unveiled a new hard seltzer aimed at capturing the familiar flavor of one of Philly's favorite frozen ...
Recently, Water Ice ‘n Thangz set up in the Old City and gave away almost 150 water ice scoops to the homeless. “We do big events. We served 250 kids at a school,” said Smith.
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 ...
Generations of serving up water ice in South Philly and beyond. John Cardullo started the water ice shop in 1945, according to John's website. His grandson Anthony Cardullo continues the family ...
The star of the AppleTV+ series “Dope Thief” immersed himself in the city while filming was stalled during the 2023 actors’ ...