Carmen’s Italian Ice is gearing up to unveil a new storefront in Kensington, MD later this year.
The brainchild of Kensington natives Brad Riddle and Jerry Walters, the new location will occupy the current spaces of Parkway Barber Shop and Kensington Television Services at 10309 and 10311 Kensington Parkway.
Expanding from their recent successes, Carmen’s has established spots inside Kung Fu Tea locations in Gaithersburg and Ellicott City, as well as the Clarksburg Market. These spots offer a delightful selection of 3-4 flavors of custard and 8-10 flavors of Italian ice. However, the upcoming Kensington store will stand alone, akin to the ones in Olney and Rockville, boasting a comprehensive range of flavors and products.
Anticipated to debut by July 1, Carmen’s Kensington promises a mouthwatering array of treats to delight locals and visitors alike. Stay tuned for further updates as they become available.
About Carmen’s: It started with a simple idea. Introduce homemade gourmet Italian Ice to the Washington DC area. Jason Mandler – a native of Parsippany, New Jersey – opened Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe in Rockville, MD in 2001. Tracing its roots back to Philly and South Jersey where this dessert has been a mainstay for years, Carmen’s offers homemade, gourmet Italian Ice in over 60 flavors. It also now offers frozen custard, shakes, and a toppings bar.
