In Madison, WI I used to go to an Italian-style coffee place. They had a Granita-ice machine that you then could choose any Italian fruit-flavored syrup to put over it — custom made slushes! Any place doing that in NYC?... (0 replies, last updated by Midtown Jimmi July 8, 2006)

In Madison, WI I used to go to an Italian-style coffee place. They had a Granita-ice machine that you then could choose any Italian fruit-flavored syrup to put over it — custom made slushes! Any place doing that in NYC?... (0 replies, last updated by Midtown Jimmi July 8, 2006)

Did a search and couldn’t find any info; maybe didn’t go back far enough. Anyhow, NYC friend visiting this week, never been to LA!!, and we’ll be in the Malibu area. I’d been to Granita a few months back,... (2 replies, last updated by ciao ny February 15, 2005)

We’re going to Granita for the 1st time a week from Sat. (5/3). I’ve heard some good and bad comments about the menu items. (Ahi tuna: Great, Salmon: so so). Any tips from you ‘hounds’ as to your... (1 reply, last updated by lynnz April 24, 2003)

I am having brunch at Granita in Malibu next weekend. Any favorites dishes to recommend, or perhaps ones to avoid? Thanks!! (10 replies, last updated by Megan May 7, 2002)

I made one for the first time on Sunday – Tangerine – and it was delicious. I did some searching and while there are some discussions of granitas in other threads (http://www.chowhound.com/topics/416279 ) I... (10 replies, last updated by MMRuth July 24, 2009)

Are any of the gelaterias serving espresso, coffee or mint granita? I remember seeing two granita machines at Il Gelatiere last year, but I think they were filled with fruit flavoured granitas. Thanks for any tips;) (0 replies, last updated by phoenikia April 21, 2008)

I was at a cooking class in Chicago last night where Lemon Granita was on the menu as a frozen dessert (I guess like sorbet consistency) and they said it was Italian. All over the Barcelona area you get Granitas in the Summer at... (2 replies, last updated by butterfly August 3, 2008)

I’m planning to stop by Il Lab at some point for their fresh mint gelato, but I’d love to hear some recs for other places with a good version of mint gelato. Also, has anyone seen bright green mint granita around town? (0 replies, last updated by phoenikia May 6, 2008)

i have been challenged by a co-worker to find granita in los angeles that is just like the kind she enjoyed so much on a recent trip to italy. anyone out there who can point me in the right direction? thanks in advance. (0 replies, last updated by moeberg July 18, 2007)

Are there any places in Manhattan that will do Granita's like this: http://www.eatingintranslation.com/2007/07/damico-foods.html Where you can choose the flavored syrup and it’s not a coffee drink? Thanks! (0 replies, last updated by Midtown Jimmi July 4, 2007)

I made this lovely granita about a month ago, but stupidly returned The Man Who Ate Everything to the library without copying down the recipe. I recall that it was about a cup of meyer lemon juice, and the zest from six or so of... (0 replies, last updated by kdcs February 23, 2008)

Thanks for the recipe (was it “Candy”?) for the Ruby Red Grapefruit Granita!! I bought the juice a week ago, finally got around to picking up the tarragon and made it yesterday. My husband can’t stop raving... (1 reply, last updated by Candy August 18, 2005)

I noticed a small item in the Los Angeles Times the other day that Wolfgang Puck’s Granita in Malibu is closing at the end of September after 15 years. In case this hot weather makes you think of food at the beach this... (2 replies, last updated by WLA July 22, 2005)

TorontoJo requested this granita recipe, so here it is! I’ll paraphrase, but here’s the ingredient list: 2 cups espresso (I used cold-brewed coffee concentrate, recipe from previous post:... (5 replies, last updated by TorontoJo July 4, 2006)