by Julie Harans
In the age of outlandish froyo toppings and artificial flavors, it's time to get back to basics. Fortunately, a new kind of frozen dessert store will take root in Miami Beach this October, and it's bringing back the homemade touch that the sweet treat scene has been missing.
Jodi's Italian Ice is as authentic as a family business can get — with a heartwarming story to match. It all began in the '80s, when Jodi and Brian Tillman met at Northwestern University in Chicago. To satisfy her beau's cravings for the sweet, frozen dessert known as "water ice" in Brian's hometown of Philadelphia, Jodi began concocting her own version in her college dorm.
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