CARISBROOKE ICE, Ventnor’s oldest water ice & ice cream shop, will revert back to it’s original MENTO’S name, starting Summer 2018.
John Battista and Agnes Debicz have announced their store in Ventnor will be re-branding and changing its name to Mento’s South Philly Italian Ice and Ice Cream.
Mento’s has been a Ventnor tradition since 1982 when its founder and original owner, Bob Mento, opened the store and brought South Philly water ice to the area.
“After 7 years of ownership we realized the store will always be Mento’s so it is fitting to change the name back.” said Battista “We have kept the store, the quality of products and the fast service the same as it has always been.” Debicz purchased the store with Battista in 2011.
About owners John Battista and Agnes Debicz:
Both Battista and Debicz went to school for engineering and worked in that field before entering hospitality. Battista purchased The Carisbrooke Inn in 2003. Debicz entered the hospitality industry where she met up with Battista. They eventually became partners.
Battista and Debicz jointly own The Carisbrooke Inn, Mento’s South Philly Water Ice and Ice Cream, and The Carisbrooke Café on the Ventnor Boardwalk.
Mento’s South Philly Italian Ice and Ice Cream
Hand dipped ice cream, soft ice cream and water ices. 5304 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ.
Best water ice in the entire world. Been going there for at least 25 years thru Mentos,Carisbad and now the Cafe. Nothing better