Maybe it’s your trip to the local Dairy Queen in your area, Baskin Robbins, or Ben and Jerry’s, but in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, the first day of spring is celebrated by long lines at Rita’s Italian Water Ice. For those of you from the hinterlands of the south and west, Rita’s Water ice resembles micronized, fruit flavored, shaved (snow cones for those of you in Tennessee and Georgia) in a cup, with a spoon provided at no charge.
It’s funny, but I’ve never really adapted to these cold long winters of Philly. Today was the first day of spring, it’s cloudy, 41 degrees and not a green leaf in sight. Yet, the Philadelphia faithful stood in long lines today at Rita’s to welcome the hopeful arrival of warmer weather. By enjoying a chilly cup of …well…ice?
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