STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Would you like fries with that cherry ice?

In anticipation of its opening at Staten Island Mall, Shake Shack is popping up at the original Ralph's Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream in Port Richmond for one day only.

Starting at 11:30 a.m. on May 12 Shake Shack will be serving up a limited menu of ShackBurgers and crinkle-cut fries alongside Ralph's full menu, while supplies last.

"Ralph's Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream is the stuff of legends, and this will be a legendary day for Shake Shack," said Mark Rosati, culinary director at Shake Shack. "We're so grateful for Ralph's warm welcome as we get ready to set up Shack on Staten Island."

SPECIAL ITALIAN ICE

Ralph's will also debut a custom Italian ice in collaboration with Rosati. For one-day only, fans can feast on the Strawberry SHACKcake Italian Ice: vanilla creme ice mixed with strawberry puree and graham cracker crunch.

"We're so excited for Shake Shack's long-awaited arrival on Staten Island, and we're even more excited that Staten Island's first taste of Shake Shack will be at Ralph's," said Larry Silvestro, co-owner of Ralph's Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream.

RSVP



While the event is open to the public, guests can RSVP here: https://shakeshackstatenisland.splashthat.com/

RSVP does not guarantee Shake Shack fare, which will be in limited supply and served on a first come, first served basis.

Ralph's will be decked out with artwork by Staten Island-based artist Kwue Molly, and DJ Japancakes will be spinning tunes throughout the day.

OPENING IN THE MALL

Shake Shack will open in the plaza building in front of the main entrance of the Mall sometime before the end of May,said James Easley, senior general Mall manager.

A second Shake Shack is slated to open in Empire Outlets in the fall.