Photography by on March 19th, 2025 in Lifestyle

Miami, FL – March 19, 2025 – Van Leeuwen Ice Cream kicked off its Miami debut with an exclusive Opening Preview Night, welcoming guests to its first Florida scoop shop on Collins Avenue. Attendees got a first taste of the brand’s signature French-style ice cream, including fan-favorite flavors and the highly anticipated Key Lime Pie, created in collaboration with Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop. Co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen celebrated the milestone, reflecting on the brand’s journey from a New York City ice cream truck to national acclaim. The evening set the stage for Van Leeuwen’s official grand opening, bringing its beloved scoops to Miami Beach.

Laura Oneill & Ben Van Leeuwen

Laura Oneill & Ben Van Leeuwen

Ben Van Leeuwen

Ben Van Leeuwen

Ben Van Leeuwen

Laura Oneill & Emme Parsons

Jason O. Garcia, Ben Van Leeuwen, & Jared Brammer

Ben Van Leeuwen & Matt Brooks

Ben Van Leeuwen

Charlotte Trattner, Ben Van Leeuwen, & Laura Oneill

Laura Oneill & Ben Van Leeuwen