Brain Freezing Italian Water Ice Beats the Summer Heat

A paper cup full of velvety smooth lemon flavored Italian water ice is exactly the right antidote for Delaware’s muggy July heat. But this year, the community is in mourning. After four generations, the venerable Fusco’s water ice stand on Union Street in the heart of Little Italy has failed to open. Considering the fleeting water ice season, many questions have been flying about. Founded in 1957 by Francesco Fusco and his son Rosario, theirs was one of many curbside stands located along the streets of Wilmington. Tracked down by a reporter from our local paper, the current manager said... Read more →