Yesterday we joined Isaac's class on a field trip to the Albuquerque BioPark, and after five hours at the botanic gardens and aquarium, we were worn out. Summer, Evan, and I had a bit of time before we had to go pick the kids up at the school, and, since it was warm, we were looking for something cool to eat.
Summer remembered seeing a sign for Itsa Italian Ice, a long-time ABQ institution that, after being out of business for a few year, reopened in 2008. Conveniently, Itsa is located near the school, so we felt it a moral imperative to stop by.
We were not disappointed. The joint is small, decorated with some kitschy 1950s decor, and the atmospher is quirky and fun, but not obnoxious. The menu has burgers, hot dogs and the like, but the real draw is the Italian ice, which comes in a variety of flavors and rings up at $2.50 for a regular (which, by the way, is more than enough--it took 20 minutes to eat the whole thing).
Summer ordered tangerine, which was light and lively, and I had a richer-tasting watermelon. Evan happily sampled both, preferring my watermelon (although I think the tangerine was better). We decided that we also need to try the cherry, raspberry, cantaloupe, and maybe chocolate. We will definitely be back for more.
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