Water, sugar and fresh fruit – the only ingredients needed to make water ice, a true Philadelphia phenomenon. The sorbetto recipes that Italian immigrants brought to the city became something mo ...

Seriously, the black cherry water ice I had there the first time I ever stopped in remains a core Philly food memory that I will never shake. Plus, they also serve soft pretzels. And if there’s ...

will receive a free 6-ounce water ice in the flavor of their choice. Rita's expects to give away 1 million cups at their more than 575 locations, including several in the Philadelphia region.

Following is a transcript of the video. Lemeir Mitchell: Philadelphia water ice is very important to the city of Philadelphia. It's probably more important than cheese sticks to me. Customer ...

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.

What Is Water Ice? The Philly Favorite Behind Rita’s Italian Ice Not quite a snow cone, not quite a sorbet—Italian Ice has its own place in the frozen dessert world. Unlike shaved ice ...

might fulfill a tourist’s Philadelphia fantasies, but focusing on the city’s most famous foodstuffs (cheesesteaks, soft ...