‘You’re not Italian,’ Zammuto’s owner reflects on journey as shop reaches 100 years

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — March is Women’s History Month, and one local woman reflected on her journey to becoming a part of a historic Rockford business.

Zina Horton has owned Zammuto’s Drive-In and Carry-Out for 18 years. Zammutos is located at 725 Kent Street and has been there since 1925.

The Italian ice cream shop is known for its famous “granita,” a form of shaved ice. Horton said the restaurant was up for sale, and her and her daughter took a chance…

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