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Richie's Slush
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
2084 Revere Beach ParkwayEverett, MA 02149
(617) 389-6407
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
3 reviews for Richie's Slush
What isn't slush? It isn't a Slurpee, an Italian ice, an ICEE, a Slush Puppie, sorbet (similar consistency), shaved ice, nor does it resemble any flavor or texture you churned out of your Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine. So, what IS slush? A closely guarded recipe of water, sugar, artificial fruit flavorings and colors churned for about 20 minutes in a cold drum the size of a small, front loading washing machine. The end product is a semi-frozen, sweet, smooth, Candida and kid loving treat, the consistency of well, winter's slush and as refreshing as eating freshly fallen snow. Fast forward to the image of sloshing your galoshes in pink, seedless watermelon, baby blue vanilla, limed green, or red, cherry bomb in winter. Who's miserable? Richie's slush could be a remedy for seasonal affective disorder.
Undoubtedly you've noticed lots of convenience stores advertising Richie's Slush, IMHO it just isn't the same as going to the slush window on the parkway. The difference is theirs is bought from the Garvey St., wholesale warehouse owned by Richie Jr. The smooth texture and original essence seems to get lost in transport and by business owners who don't know about "working" the product. The slush has to be tended to on a regular basis. It needs to be stirred, beaten, and whipped back into its original consistency. At least that's how Valerie (the owner of this location) used to do it every morning before she opened the grates and then over and over and over again until just before closing.
When you go, know that the slush only window is to the left of the door and the ice-cream only window is to the right. Do NOT try to order slush from the ice-cream window or ice-cream from the slush window unless you want a black eye. While the treats are sweet, the owner offers all the sweetness of a pissed off pit bull. (I can already imagine her "love" mail for that comment even though I just endorsed her seasonal business by giving it 4 stars.) Know what you want before going to the either window. It quickens the line and thwarts frustration.
Parking is not only dangerous, but limited and their goal is to get you to the window, take your cash, and buh-bye. A kiddie sized slush will set you back $1.50, a small $2.00, medium, large, and you're a freakin' fatty prices increase by 50 cents respectively. I have no idea what their ice-cream costs, but it's Richardson Farm. This is one of the best places to get soft serve as the machines are thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis. In fact, it's probably one of the safest places to buy soft serve as bacteria loves this confection more than people do. When you get to the ice-cream window take a whiff, what you don't smell is milk. Every ice-cream scoop is rinsed under a constant trickle of water between customers and the freezers and counters are constantly being wiped down by warm watered rags.
The most popular slush flavors are lemon, watermelon, and blue vanilla. No matter which flavor you choose, get out your red spoon straw and shovel the smooth texture into your mouth and taste nothing like the thing you ever thought was slush.
Did you ever risk your life pulling into the 99 rotary, only to further secure a death trap by taking the off ramp to the Parkway? See that little shack over to your right with the line of people??? That is a little slice of heaven.
It is sorta like a stationary ice cream truck. They have a large assortment of odd ice cream, like the one shaped like a foot, the cookie sandwich, the firecracker. They have loud workers yelling behind the counter.
Sure I almost rear ended 864 cars because of the neon colored T-Shirts that say "Richie's slush." They always catch my eye when I am driving. How 's that for advertising? Cool. Great. Whoopidydoo....
What you should really risk your life for is the slush. Speed up, pull quickly to your right and park. Park anywhere. Stop get out. Quick. The line is long. "What's that sir?"........" I didn't trip your kid."............"You should really go check on him." Smile to self. One less person in line.
Hello, Blue vanilla slush. Where have you been all my life? Is that a straw or a spoon. It's both? Swoon. You read my mind. Blueberries. Vanilla. Creamy. Cold. Good.........no unbelievable.
Yeah..I know. I know....it's only a slush....
Note to self: Tilt head to right and apologetically smile to kid you tripped on walk back to car.
"Richie's Slush" can be found at a number of local convenience stores, sporting events, and street vendors. It is a far cry from a "Slurpie" or those other sugar-water + ice creations; it is closer to the Italian Ices you would buy at the supermarket, except way better.
The Revere Beach Parkway store is the primary location and has the best selection of both flavors and sizes (I think you can even order 1 gallon from the window if you want).
Flavors I noticed at my last visit include Sour Blue Rasperry, Peach, Mango, Blue Vanilla, Lime, Grape, etc. Much better than the typical Lemon, Cherry, or Watermelon.
While Everett doesn't have that much to offer, this Richie's Slush location on the parkway sticks out as a place to try. Make sure you hug the right lane as you exit the rotary. It comes up very quick. I am not sure who they paid off at city hall to get 15 minute parking *ON* the parkway but its quite dangerous.