"Ernest and Mary Hansen first opened the doors to this iconic sno-ball stand in 1939, after George Ortolano and Hansen built the city’s first electric ice-shaving machines. Today, their granddaughter Ashley Hansen and family run the summertime favorite, which has become a destination all its own, winning a James Beard in the American Classics category in 2014. Get the cream of nectar, a passionfruit-satsuma mix, or any of their specialty flavors or toppings, like charred peach syrup or bananas Foster on top." - Beth D'Addono, Eater Staff
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