Spring is Coming! Ralph’s Famous Italian Ice Announces its Re-Opening Date in Toms River, NJ

According to LoveGelU.com, it seems that "Italian Ice" has deep roots right here in the Garden State. "Italian Ice, interestingly, isn't Italian. It's an American invention that came out of New Jersey about 100 years ago. However, Italian Ice is based on an Italian creation called granita, which is a semi-frozen dessert, originally created in Sicily, that's made from sugar, water, and various flavorings."

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One of Ocean County's local businesses, Ralph's Famous Italian Ice in Toms River, is now almost 100 years old, established in 1928. Ralph's located at 570 Fischer Blvd in Toms River is getting ready for another tasty season.

For me when it comes to Italian Ice my favorite has always been lemon. Since a kid, I have always loved lemon as my "go-to" ice. Growing up at the Jersey Shore we always had ice-cold Italian Ice during summer with the little wooden spoon to scope with, it's a part of many childhoods especially here in New Jersey.

A sign that spring is coming is the re-opening of Ralph's Italian Ice in Toms River announced it will re-open in Toms River in just about a month on St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17th. Folks will be looking forward to the "spring" ritual that Ralph's has been doing since it opened in 1928. Maybe they'll have a "green" treat for St. Patrick's Day when they re-open? Hint - Hint lol

Ralph's re-opens on March 17th and spring arrives just days later on March 20th, so hang in their springtime is coming to the Jersey Shore.

Welcome back "Ralph's" and good luck in your 95th year :)