by Timothy Rutt
Altadena’s hole-in-the-wall world class gelato place, Bulgarini Gelato, just keeps adding to its accolades.
LA Weekly recently named Bulgarini the second-best place to get ice cream or gelato in LA (Mother Moo Creamery in Sierra Madre, run by Altadena’s Karen Klemens, was No. 6).
On top of that, Bulgarini will be operating a gelato cart in the renewed Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles. Altadena Farmers’ Market manager Joseph Shuldiner has been involved in a reimagining of the LA landmark, updating its offerings. The cart will offer gelato, sorbettos, and granitas from 11 AM-6 PM, Monday through Saturday.
Bulgarini’s Altadena location (there’s also one in Culver City) is continuing to offer Summer Movie Night on Saturday. This weekend, it’s La gloire de mon père ("My Father's Glory" - French), a sentimental story of a young boy's life in turn-of-the-century France. Marcel, witnesses the success of his teacher father, as well as the success of his arrogant Uncle Jules. Marcel and family spend their summer vacation in a cottage in Provence, and Marcel befriends a local boy who teaches him the secrets of the hills in Provence.
Movies are always free. Dinner will be offered - by reservation only - for $13.50, which will include a homemade pasta dish, salad, and a drink. Reservations may be made by Friday (the day before the film) by email at catering@bulgarinigelato.com or by calling (626) 376-7662. Dinner is at 7:30, movie starts at dark. Bulgarini Gelato is at 749 E. Altadena Drive.
UPDATE: On a related note, we missed it, but reader Greg Hendry noticed it: #3 is Carmela Ice Cream and Sorbet. Now, while the review is for the Grove shop on Third Street, Carmela's mothership location is at 2495 E. Washington Boulevard in Borderdena
