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Rita's Ice in Crofton - What's All the Fuss About?

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Rita's Ice


RITA'S ICE in Crofton, Maryland 
- It must be good, because there's always a line outside, day or night, whenever they're open.

What's All the Fuss About? 

That's a question I asked myself for many months as I drove past their location on Defense Highway, about 50' east of my office at Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.  There is such a huge crowd of people outside and so many cars driving in and out of there whenever they're open, that you might think RITA'S ICE is giving away something for free. 

That many people...  they must know something I don't.  Finally, I had to try it!

 

Well, Rita's Ice may not be giving away anything for free, but what they sell is "refreshing" and "darn good".  That pretty much summarizes what the people waiting in line will tell you when asked why they like Rita's Ice.  A few folks will mention how healthy it is (fat-free, cholesterol-free, trans-fat free and sometimes sugar-free), but that's usually an after-thought... a way of justifying their addiction to Rita's Ice in the summer.

Whether you're a fan of Italian Ice or Frozen Custard  - or you prefer some combination of both (a Mistro, Blendini, coffee-flavored Ritaccino, or Gelati) - Rita's Ice is a neighborhood gathering place for Crofton and Gambrills residents.  I like that almost as much as my favorite, the sugar-free Italian Ice!

If you haven't tried Rita's Ice in Crofton yet, you just don't know what you're missing.

 

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This infoMargaret Wodarmation was provided to you by Margaret Woda, an Associate Broker with Long & Foster Real Estate in Crofton Maryland. Contact Margaret today for general real estate information or to learn how she can help you buy or sell a home in Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton, Davidsonville, Gambrills, and Odenton. 

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Comments(10)

Kate Kate
San Diego, CA

Margaret, Cofton is so lucky to have you as their Realtor. This is a yummy write up on Rita's Ice. But why am I suddenly feeling hungry? :) Kate

Aug 04, 2009 03:15 AM
Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Margaret- Rita's Ice is addictive for sure. So delicious and as you say so refreshing and darn good. Now that you have tried them bet you can't stay away. LOL 

Aug 04, 2009 03:55 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Margeret..I love Rita's especially the lemon water ice and the cherry ..yummy..especially on a hot day!

HelpfulHannah

Aug 04, 2009 03:57 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

I first meet Rita when I commuted to Philly for a job.  There was always a line around the door in the summer time.  They just opened one in Woodbridge and I stopped in about a week ago for some Mango ice.  Yummy!

Aug 04, 2009 05:03 AM
Joetta Fort
The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO
Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

You got me with your title - what a wonderful discovery. Aren't you so glad you finally stopped in?

Aug 04, 2009 06:09 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Joetta - Glad you like the title.  Those are the very words that crossed my mind every time I rode by.

Cindy - Who knew that Italian Ice could be so popular?  I was talking to my daughter today and she said they just opened one near her in Irving TX... she says some people she knows are addicted to it!

Hannah - I'll have to try that.

Martha - The traffic getting in and out of there is a pretty good deterrent...

Kate - Thanks for the comment with your play on words.  'Enjoyed your "finger" post today.

Aug 04, 2009 07:50 AM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Finally it is getting hot enough here to get something cool. Sounds like just what I needed this afternoon.

Aug 04, 2009 03:17 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

What a great public service and tribute to a ice cream institution! Thank-you Margaret!

Aug 05, 2009 02:10 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Terry and Bonnie - Temperature doesn't seem to matter here... the throngs are still outside waiting to buy on chillly fall days before they close for the winter.

Paul - This little shack has literally become a landmark in this area!

Aug 05, 2009 02:53 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Margaret...I love Italian ice, and Rita's Ice sounds like a cool place to stop and enjoy the ice. 

Aug 06, 2009 01:09 AM