I don't know what you're talking about when you say "Italian Ice".

I'm making a list for my friend Dee Dee of restaurants to go to in Philly, and on my list is John's Water Ice, which is owned by my dad's cousins.

My dad used to take us (my sister and I) there when we were little and get giant cups of water ice.

In New York there's Italian Ice, which is generally the same thing, except the texture is different. Water Ice is much more refreshing and smooth. Oh and I think in New York you can't get a gelati, which is a parfait of water ice and frozen custard or ice cream...it's the best summer dessert. My favorite is black cherry water ice with chocolate custard. Now I wish I had one.