Review: At Bulgarini in Altadena, a gelato master tries his hand at pasta

At his tiny Altadena restaurant, Leo Bulgarini serves a pleasantly eccentric tasting menu featuring handmade pasta and artisanal gelato.
Patricia Escárcega • Los Angeles Times • June 12, 2019
A year ago, Leo Bulgarini started serving a small menu of pasta dishes at Bulgarini Gelato Artigianale, his small gelateria and restaurant in Altadena. Five nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday, the gelato shop offers a $45 dinner special,...
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