Anonymous wrote:I see the occasional paleta cart, but I’ve never seen one selling Italian ice.

Yes paletas are more of a thing here.

I often see the Hawaiian shaved ice truck at cabin John playground in summer.
Another vote for Carmen’s but I also like Rita’s so what do I know! (Rita’s dark cherry layered with the vanilla custard…)

Anonymous wrote:There's a Hawaiin shaved ice cart that goes around downtown bethesda in the summer

+1. They used to always be at the Barnes and Noble at Woodmont and Bethesda (at least once school let out) but then I think the guy passed the cart on to someone else and B&N closed so not sure if they are back (yet)

Yes Carmen's!!

Second Carmen’s - they are in Rockville and Olney. Custard and Italian ice inspired by Jersey shore. Delicious!

There's a Hawaiin shaved ice cart that goes around downtown bethesda in the summer

I see the occasional paleta cart, but I’ve never seen one selling Italian ice.

Carmens in Rockville has carts that go to fairs and other outdoor events in addition to the stores (2)

Only in Virginia. Mt. Vernon Ave next to La Féria Grocery store. The guy parks outside with the ice cart. Rasta style is on the menu with the sweet cream on top.

Anonymous wrote:You can try Rita's

Rita's is great, but it's just not the same. Thank you! Was crossing my fingers.

I don't know if it's italian ice, but there's a guy who sells snow cones with syrup in front of the Anthropologie at Bethesda Row. Not sure if he's only there weekends.

No, I miss Brooklyn

You can try Rita's

I haven't seen Italian Ice but snowballs are still a big thing in the Baltimore area, including Howard County. Not so much in MoCo though.

Do people sell Italian ice from a pushcart like they do all over in New York? One of my favorite summer treats. I have never seen that here in Maryland. Wondering if that was a thing here or if I have to wait to go back to Brooklyn to get my ices fix.