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Larali Dec 1, 2006 11:29 PM

GELATO in/around Santa Monica

I live in Pasadena and have no idea where to start in terms of Gelato on the West side.

Any suggestions?

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    coco puff Dec 2, 2006 12:16 AM

    Mondo Gelato on Pico Blvd, just west of Westwood blvd...north side of the street.

    great gelato and really good Italian Froz Yogurt.
    yummy!

    all ingredients from Italy and they make their gelato in house.

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      Larali Dec 1, 2006 11:47 PM

      I can't imagine throwing out dessert...that bad huh? :)

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        chowmominLA Dec 1, 2006 11:31 PM

        There's one just east of the Gap at the 3rd St. Promenade. I think it's on Arizona, possibly Santa Monica.

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          Larali Dec 1, 2006 11:32 PM

          Angelato possibly?

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            Pei Dec 1, 2006 11:35 PM

            I like angelato too: http://www.angelatocafe.com/

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              TracyS Dec 1, 2006 11:38 PM

              I have to say I don't like Angelato because the flavors taste very artificial to me.

              Better options on the [sort of] Westside are Il Cono and Al Gelato, both in Beverly Hills, and Massimo's in the Venice area wherever it went!

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                Larali Dec 1, 2006 11:40 PM

                That's my qualm with most gelato places...artificial tasting flavors...How do these places in BH stack up to Tutti Gelati?

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                  Pei Dec 1, 2006 11:46 PM

                  I actually had the most horrible blueberry gelato at Al Gelato. It tastes incredibly artificial to me, and weirdly foamy in texture like it had a ton of carageen in it. I threw it out. The only time I've ever thrown out ice cream-like desserts is at Al Gelato and Bigg Chill. I wonder if they use something in common?

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                    dorab Dec 2, 2006 03:56 AM

                    Massimo's Delectables
                    Work: +1 310 823 8381
                    13222 W. Washington Blvd.
                    Los Angeles, CA 90066

                    Note:
                    Mon-Sat: 0930 - 1800
                    Sun: 1000 - 1700

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