I just moved here from Philadelphia and have a craving for some good water ice. Any recommendations from my new chow family? (15 replies, last updated by Four Pupz August 19, 2004)

In reference to the discussion thread about upselling: Went to Pazo http://www.pazorestaurant.com/default.aspx tonight during restaurant week. After taking drink orders, our server asked "Sparkling, still, or ice water". It was a... (0 replies, last updated by mukalu July 30, 2008)

as per another recent thread: I’d never encountered the expectation of lemon slices in restaurant ice water until living in the Midwest. I never saw it in Texas(where I’m from) and I still have yet to see it practiced... (108 replies, last updated by ktmoomau March 27, 2008)

What is it with restaurants pushing ice water lately? I was looking at a photo blog about the most famous fine dining restaurant (El Bulli in Spain) and it appeared that all I could find in the photos were glasses of ice water.... (10 replies, last updated by Karl S July 18, 2007)

While browsing Epicurious I came across a recipe that recommended soaking red onion in ice water before adding it to a salad. Has anyone ever heard of this? What effect does this have on the onion? (10 replies, last updated by Karl S August 4, 2007)

I think this is a regional specialty – at least, I have never seen water ice north of Long Island or south of DC. We discovered it when my now-husband moved to the Philly area during our dating days, and except for one or two... (13 replies, last updated by Suefoo August 27, 2006)

Okay, it is hot as heck out and that is a good thing, but I can’t drive to my old hometown water ice joint in Norristown every night for some cool relief! Where should I go for real water ice? You know, the kind made with... (1 reply, last updated by edgrimley August 6, 2003)

I’m meeting friends from Florida in Phila this Sunday (used to live there but moved two years ago). They’re looking for water ice at least once during the day. Anywhere good and open this early in the season?... (4 replies, last updated by Grannypnut May 4, 2005)

There is another thread refuting the notion that pie crust is hard to make. Years ago, after much success with bread and pizza dough, I decided to try pie crust. Being y and naive at the same time, I scoffed at the need to... (9 replies, last updated by GDSinPA January 7, 2007)

Does anyone know where to get some yummy water ice like Rita’s back east. Or Ices Queen in Brooklyn? This summer is too darn hot without something smooth and cold like that. My mouth will be watering while I wait for an... (11 replies, last updated by toripowell July 20, 2008)

opened up on SW Vegas (Ft. Apache and Trop) that tastes just like the East Coast water ices. It’s not so frozen that it’s impossible to eat. It’s nice and watery and they even offer custard to go with it.... (4 replies, last updated by scarab May 26, 2008)

Not Rita’s! We like a yummy homemade water ice. Our favorite was Lix in Bala- but now we have moved away and miss their bing cherry ice, and choc with choc chip ice. Looking for a new place near Drexel Hill. (5 replies, last updated by productionjon May 20, 2007)

When the heat starts to turn up, I think about a guilty pleasure I enjoyed in Philly 2 years ago—-water ice! Does anyone know if there is any place in SoCal that offer this? Aw....it was even better when swirled with frozen... (23 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek July 28, 2007)

(Thirty minute drive...) Love good water ice - some delish stuff in Staten Island – all around Bklyn – but my fav is still Phila style (Oregon Ave)... There’s the kind that’s like a sorbet (nyc style) and... (2 replies, last updated by waves May 24, 2004)

We’ve been loving the ice creams from Rick’s. Tonight my brother served up some of the water ices, so refreshing on a warm night. The raspberry is softer in texture with some pulp mixed in and sweeter in the balance.... (1 reply, last updated by Eli Manjarrez July 8, 2004)