Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Ice cream shop · Lawrence

"Before heading home [from the beach], I drove 20 minutes out of the way to Rita’s — because it’s not a summer trip to the beach without some frozen ices. The only time I go to Rita’s is in the summer, and the gelati is the coolest thing on earth. You’re talking about custard at the bottom, frozen ice, and then more custard at the top. It’s so worth it. I probably get it once or twice a summer."

Grub Street Diet: Myles Miller

296 Central Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559 Get directions

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