State of the Art Facility

original metal tin recipe holder with all the original recipes.”

Since then, the Aldersons opened another location in Bradenton and, in 2017, partnered with Michael Garey and Bob Fracalossy, the Lazy Lobster’s owners, to open a third location right next door to their landmark restaurant in the Centre Shops on Longboat Key. They also deliver their ice cream to several area restaurants.

“Ice cream is the ideal Florida business,” says Alderson. “People who come to the key are always in an ice cream mood — even during cold snaps.” Alderson makes all of his ice cream on-site. His proud description of his own handiwork? “It’s the best ice cream in the land.”

Bonus Scoop

Favorite flavor according to Rob Alderson?

“French vanilla is our top seller. I use high-end vanilla extract — it’s the litmus test for great ice cream.”

Most exotic flavor?

“Our maple bacon ice cream with real bacon bits. It’s hard for people to get over the fact that there’s actually meat in ice cream.”

Most unique flavor?

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“Mississippi Mud, which is coffeeflavored with Oreo cookies and a fudge swirl.”