The Original Italian Ice – Philadelphia Water Ice Factory opened its doors in the summer of 1988 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. The headlines read “you don’t have to go to South Philly for great Italian Ice any more.”

Sep 25, 2023 · The well-known chain Rita's Italian Ice actually originated as Rita's Water Ice when a retired Philadelphia firefighter opened the first shop in the 80s. At some point, the establishment...

Nov 23, 2024 · 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, adapting and refining the recipe until it became uniquely Philadelphian.

Apr 10, 2024 · Water ice, which you’ll often hear as “wooder” ice in the Philadelphia accent, is a frozen dessert that’s similar to Italian ice. It’s traditionally made from just three ingredients: …

The Original Italian Ice – Philadelphia Water Ice Factory opened its doors in the summer of 1988 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. The headlines read “you don’t have to go to South Philly for great Italian Ice any more.”

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 exactly what water ice is and where it originated.

The Original Italian Ice - Philadelphia Water Ice Factory opened its doors in the summer of 1988 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. The headlines read "you don't have to go to South Philly for great Italian Ice any more."

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Jun 21, 2019 · Philadelphians have been enjoying water ice for generations, but the consumption of ice and fruit combinations goes back a couple thousand years to ancient Sicily (and can be traced even...

Jul 20, 2018 · In Philadelphia, summer means it’s time for water ice. The fruity frozen treat is a signature food for the City of Brotherly Love, making up the third part of the Philly food triumvirate (along...