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| - In typical Charlottean fashion, Rita's Italian Ice was brought to us by our Northern bretheren who missed their ices and custards. Being a NC native who never tasted frozen custard, I was enthusiastic about trying this Philadelphia chain. Now I'm certain that ices and custards will become part of our diverse 'New South' palate.
Whoa, is it good! Italian ice, or as they call it in Philly "water ice", is not quite a sorbet, but not quite a Icee slushee. It's fruity, but not artifically flavored. The water ices come in several varieties, including mango, raspberry, and a rotation of exotic fruit flavors. Frozen custard has the consistency of soft-frozen mousse. The custard is available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and sometimes coffee. I would highly recommend the mango ice and vanilla custard gelati. It's the perfect mix of cream and fruit.
The staff is young and perky. They're quick to offer the 'frequent flyer miles' card for regular patrons that entitle you to a tenth item for free. The only dislike I have is the price. The gelati is nearly $5 and smallish. Still, it's somewhere I would go on regular basis to branch out from my regular frozen staples, like ice cream and yogurt.
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