"Rita’s, an East Coast-based purveyor of fine Italian ices, is now scooping near SF. An Alameda location of Rita’s has opened at 417 South Shore Center, with another on the way to 1807 Pruneridge Avenue in Santa Clara. Head in for frozen custards and signature Italian ices, which the real fans call by the provincial nickname “water ice.” Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily." - Caleb Pershan