South Beach, FL – February 2025
San Bernardo Ice Cream brought sweet innovation to the forefront during the South Beach Food & Wine Festival held February 20th-23rd. The experience featured over 105 events and brought in nearly 65,000 attendees. Over the course of four nights, San Bernardo delivered several distinct and delicious takes on how ice cream can elevate a culinary experience—demonstrating its versatility in both casual and upscale settings and its ability to partner with chef’s and restaurants of any kind. From whimsical mini cones to decadent boozy shakes, each event was a celebration of flavor, craftsmanship and creativity.
🎉 Event Highlights
Mike’s Amazing® Burger Bash, presented by Schweid & Sons and hosted by Rachael Ray®
San Bernardo kicked off the event giving guests a trio of delicious boozy milkshakes to choose from:
- Mango Tango: Flavorful SB Mango Fiesta ice cream and Tito’s handmade vodka topped with whipped cream and a raspberry drizzle
- Mameysita: Tropical SB Mamey Magic ice cream and Whistlepig Piggyback 100 proof Bourbon finished with a whipped topping and sprinkles with crushed red plantains
- Dulce De Bourbon: Rich and creamy SB Dulce De Leche ice cream and Whistlepig Piggyback Bourbon blend topped with whipped cream and biscoff crumble
Each shake delivered a grown-up edge, blending indulgent flavor with beachside fun.
Coca Cola’s Tournament of Champions, hosted by Guy Fieri
On Friday of the event, San Bernardo partnered with the iconic Vicky Bakery to unveil a new version of the bakery’s famous guava and cheese pastry. The collaboration with the legendary South Florida establishment put a spotlighting on their shared Miami and Latin roots. San Bernardo served it’s refreshing Cactus Pearfection ice cream nestled in a decadent dark chocolate cup.
Tacos and Tequila, presented by Tequila Cazadores and hosted by Aarón Sánchez
Saturday greeted guests with Mini Churro Ice Cream Cones featuring six of San Bernardo’s premium Latin-inspired ice cream flavors. These bite-sized treats were ideal for mixing, mingling, and sampling—and quickly became a crowd favorite.
The Cactus Crutch blended San Bernardo’s Cactus Pearfection ice cream with Tequila Blanco and lime spiced up with a tajin salted rim and was the pearfect compliment to the evening.
Asian Night Market, sponsored by Outfront Media and hosted by Andrew Zimmern, Jet Tila, and Aarti Sequeira
On Sunday guests indulged in two exquisitely crafted Asian-inspired dessert creations that captivated both the eye and the palate.
- Coconut Zen highlighted San Bernardo’s Loco4Coco ice cream complimented by a stand-out green matcha vanilla bean drizzle providing just the right balance of sweet and bitter
- Mango Moon featured San Bernardo Mango Fiesta ice cream served over sticky rice with a coconut milk syrup
While the Mango Moon dessert became an instant hit, it took a little longer to come to fruition. When a syrup-making pot failed on an induction stove, Senior VP Amandah Goldsmith took to her backyard grill, cooking 3,000 servings of syrup over an open flame. The result: rave reviews and one unforgettable dessert. A little culinary improvisation is nothing new to the San Bernardo family, never known to shy away from a challenge.
🍦 From South Florida Favorite to National Staple
Founded over 50 years ago in South Florida, San Bernardo Ice Cream has grown into a national name with more than 150 flavors across three distinct brands. From gelato and dairy-free options to low-fat and sherbet varieties, the company caters to all kinds of palates. Jonathan Tammara, President of San Bernardo Ice Cream is passionate about developing innovative ice cream concepts and collaborating with culinary experts: “We work directly with chefs to develop sweet concepts on the foundation of the restaurant’s existing menu, ingredients, and equipment to develop unforgettable dessert experiences for their guests.”
Today, San Bernardo is the top ice cream supplier in the cruise industry and can be found in stores and kitchens from the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf Coast and beyond.
🍨 A Flavor-Filled Festival Experience
From pop-up parties to beach bash indulgence, San Bernardo Ice Cream’s four-night showcase proved that ice cream belongs in every kind of dining experience. The brand left a lasting impression on food lovers, chefs, and festivalgoers alike and continues to lead the way in frozen dessert innovation.
