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Who says Miami doesn’t get to enjoy fall? Sure, our palm trees don’t shed their leaves and our “sweater weather” involves light linen at best—but thanks to Salt & Straw, we can savor the cozy flavors of the season without ever leaving the tropics.

Starting Friday, August 29th through October 2nd, the beloved, Portland-born ice cream brand is rolling out its latest monthly flavor series: The Apple Series. This hyperseasonal lineup is a love letter to apple season—think apple-picking, autumn harvest parties, and sipping warm cider—reimagined in true Salt & Straw style: playful, decadent, and just a little unexpected.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Apple Cider Donuts – Royal icing ice cream loaded with chunks of apple cider donuts and drizzled with a cinnamon-vanilla caramel swirl. Yes, it tastes like fall in a scoop.

• Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls – Back by popular demand! Sharp white cheddar ice cream meets apple pie–stuffed cinnamon roll bites and a gooey cinnamon ribbon. Sweet, savory, and absolutely genius.

• Vanilla Apple Custard Tart – A silky apple cider–spiked vanilla custard with buttery, housemade vanilla-apple tart bites folded in. A pastry lover’s dream.

• Caramel Apple Sherbet – A crisp, refreshing apple sherbet swirled with vanilla-infused caramel. Perfect for Miami’s “endless summer.”

• Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet (v) – A dairy-free sorbet crafted with dry-hopped apple cider, paying homage to the Pacific Northwest’s harvest traditions (and giving us major hard-cider-in-ice-cream vibes).

Co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has once again taken nostalgic flavors and given them the Salt & Straw twist we adore. Each scoop is like a trip to an autumn orchard—without the airfare.

Pumpkin Spice, Elevated

As if the Apple Series weren’t tempting enough, Salt & Straw shops nationwide are also unveiling a fall treat that’s destined to be a seasonal obsession: the Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Cone, created in partnership with beloved spice company Diaspora Co..

Infused with an aromatic blend of warming spices, this cone elevates the vanilla-caramel flavors of Salt & Straw’s signature recipe with cozy notes of cinnamon and allspice. Guests can order any scoop on the Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Cone, or go all out with the Pumpkin Spiced Brownie Sundae—a decadent combo of Chocolate Gooey Brownie ice cream, dark chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and a Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Bowl.

Where to Get It

The Apple Series is available at Salt & Straw scoop shops nationwide, including right here in Miami, and for those who prefer to cozy up at home, nationwide shipping is also an option. You can even order through ShareASale affiliates, making it dangerously easy to stock your freezer.

One of Miami’s most anticipated foodie fundraisers is back. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, March of Dimes will host its annual Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood event at Briza on the Bay, bringing together top chefs, community leaders, and advocates for a night that tastes as good as it feels.

At the helm this year is Joanne Ruggiero, CEO of Jackson Memorial Medical Center, who is leading the campaign with her trademark passion for maternal and infant health. The evening also celebrates Dr. Rodrigo Ruano, Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Miami and Director of the UHealth Jackson Fetal Care Center. Dr. Ruano will receive the 2nd Annual Mission Impact Award for pioneering in-utero procedures, including Florida’s first fetal brain embolization and groundbreaking advances in spina bifida repair surgery—work that has saved lives and transformed outcomes for high-risk pregnancies.

Of course, no Miami soirée is complete without incredible food and drink. Guests will savor signature bites from local favorites like Arcano, Chris Valdes Catering, Bulla Gastrobar, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard and Bar, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Pisco y Nazca, Quinto, Toro Toro at InterContinental Miami, and more. Adding to the culinary magic, Sunshine Steaks & Provisions joins as the Signature Culinary Partner, while Bacardi returns as the Signature Cocktail Partner to keep spirits flowing.

Expect more than just good taste—the evening features an inspiring program, a high-energy live auction, and the chance to support Fund the Mission, directly fueling March of Dimes’ critical work in research, advocacy, education, and family support.

For tickets, sponsorships, or partnership opportunities, visit signaturechefs.org/event/miami or contact Sara Bloom at sbloom@marchofdimes.org or (786) 475-9339.