The Lemon Ice King of Corona has been a Queens institution of legendary Italian ice for 75 years. ... Sandy Ronquillo: Lemon Ice King has been a staple of this neighborhood for so long.

Lemon Ice King Scott Simon talks with Peter Benfaremo, the Lemon Ice King of Corona in Queens, New York. Mr. Benfaremo started selling ices to the people of Corona in 1944. He is an expert on ...

The Lemon Ice King of Corona has reigned over hot Queens summers since 1944, but it is not until the U.S. Open weeks when it's bathed in a royal coronation.

The paper cups filled ice range in price depending on size, starting at $1.50. (Gothamist) Along with the ices, the neighborhood itself seems frozen in time as well.

To get to the Lemon Ice King of Corona, especially on a day when the 7 train is running express, you walk from Junction Boulevard in Queens. The walk is half the pleasure.

Aside from their menu, the Lemon Ice King was also featured in the early 2000s sitcom “The King of Queens.” 3. Corona Plaza is one of NYC’s only open-air Markets ...

Cares of the day aside, heat still radiating from the pavement as the sun, in a mellow haze, plunges below the roofline to the west, we make our way toward the Lemon Ice King of Corona for the ...

A long-awaited revisit to Park Side includes a double-thick pork chop you can slice like a roast, and a trip the Lemon Ice King of Corona by Robert Sietsema Sep 9, 2021, 8:14 PM UTC ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The iconic Italian ices at the Lemon Ice King of Corona have a secret ingredient: New York City water. Should you try to replicate the flavor somewhere else, "it wouldn't ...

Here are some of the best places to soak up both the sunshine and the Queens’s best grub. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 48°F. Wednesday, April 16th 2025 ...