The NY Ice Connection

I feel a little bad for this truck because if I had tried this Italian ice before another Italian ice it might have worked out better for NY Connection.
Firstly, I think the names of their flavors are super cute. They are all sorts of gangsters and I think it’s fun that they stick to the NY theme here. I mean that is where the ice comes from right?! They have plenty of delicious flavors to check out. And the guys on the truck are super nice!
Unfortunately I felt that the ice didn’t really stand up to the competition. The ice itself wasn’t as finely shaved as I have enjoyed but more importantly the flavors weren’t as strong as I like. It almost seemed like the ratio of ice to flavoring was off and our ices ended up a little watery as a result. It’s not bad ice, it’s just not the best.

I just had another Chocolate Ice to wash the flavor of the Northridge Fish and Chips outta my mouth…

Wasn’t too impressed. They have to two sizes. Fat and regular. Regular cost $ 4. A little pricey but thats only because I’ve been spoiled by Get Shaved. They also have their shaved ice already stored in their freezers instead of shaving the ice on the spot so its a little different. It tasted very smooth on the top of the cup and the ice got alittle harder as you got near the bottom of the cup. Still good flavors though. They don’t do condensed milk either so bummer.

I was waiting in the Kogi truck line on a very hot day in the valley. I spotted the NY Ice Connection truck behind it and and decided to give it a try. I chose the Pina Colada Ice. The ice was very smooth and the flavor was just right. not too sweet and not to weak. I hope to see the truck again and try either the mango or the rainbow flavor.

This truck takes me back 20 years to my youth in Brooklyn! The New York Ice Connection serves up real, Italian ices the way we used to get them back home. The flavor is amazing, the ice is perfect, and the owner and his attitude are right on! Even his accent is perfect! Thank god for a little slice of the NY right here in LA!

This is a mobile Italian Ice Truck, New York style!
These guys were up at the 4^th of July Fireworks show in Porter Ranch. They were parked in the shopping center and not inside the church parking lot, which was a zoo. Smart move.
The Owner was there and he is too funny! He is New York all the way and very cool. I heard him talking to a customer about his new flavors and he says «I got Guaver. I don’t even know what Guaver is!!» (Add heavy NY accent).
Bottom line is the the NY Ice Connection is awesome. The flavors were all just right and the consistency of the ice was spot on.
You can see where they will be on Twitter or Facebook.

The Definitely-​Meant-​To-​Be (DMTB)told me about these guys a few days back. I’ve only had the store bought Italian Ice, so I was excited to try some that was made fresh. Turns out they were having their public opening in my area. Despite being ridden with guilt over going without my DMTB, my curiousity got the better of me and I went.
They pulled up, opened the door, and started slinging ice immediately. The place feels family run and friendly, and the owner (I think he’s the owner, he’s the guy featured on the website pic) was a really friendly guy. The truck really reps NY, between the music choice, the owner’s accent and mannerisms, and the stylings on the truck. Loved it.
The ice itself was delicious. Not too overdone with the flavor, but I didn’t have to go searching for it either. It was soft, and melted tastefully in my mouth. I tried the Blue Raspberry and am excited to try more of the other flavors soon. Next time, I’m definitely bringing the DMTB. I hope her refined and Italian born palate agrees with me.