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 ...

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.

At the age of 6, after a hot day walking home from school in North Philadelphia, he asked his mother to make a trip for some water ice. But on the way back, the thought crossed his mind ...

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 ...

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 ...