one might look for the country's best soft serve or the perfect watermelon recipe to ring in the season -- but there are many who would argue that the end-all-be-all summer treat is Italian ice.

[Medha] The 75-year-old recipe and larger window operation remain loyal to its owner and neighborhood, as Vinny and Mike continue to hire local kids to scoop out Italian ice. [Vinny] We're part of ...