Burrata in Phx?

[zebcook]

I'm throwing two parties this weekend and the thread of Taggia and their burrata got me craving some to serve. Is there any place in Phx area to get some?

[silverbear]

Funny that this thread has been bumped. Burrata is now thoroughly mainstream. I see it every week at Trader Joe's, although I haven't tried theirs yet.

[Rubee]

Good point - burrata is not so rare now. I've tried TJ's - not bad, but not really what I think of as a true burrata - texture and flavor is different and the 'skin' is too thick. However, to me it tastes like a very creamy mozzarella, which is not a bad thing. And the price is right!

We used to live in walking distance of the North End (Boston's Little Italy), and would buy it from an Italian grocer - Salumeria Italiana - that had it shipped in every Thursday from Italy. I'd put an order to set some aside for me because it would sell out almost immediately (it's very perishable and should be consumed within 1-2 days). So fresh and creamy. Really fantastic. Does anybody know if any of the places mentioned import?

Chef Claudio Urciuoli makes burrata at Prado and it's delicious; I believe that when this thread was originally posted, that's who was making it at Taggia?. Humble Pie's burrata appetizer is good too. I've also heard that there's a California brand - Gioia - that is supposed to be an excellent domestic burrata, but haven't tried it yet. I wonder if that's what Oakville Grocery carries. Hmmm...may have to do some burrata research!

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Humble Pie
6149 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Humble Pie
21050 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Prado
4949 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

[hohokam]

I've never tried the TJ's burrata, but I've heard the same thing from other people I trust in such matters: not bad, but not exactly like the real thing either.

[azhotdish]

My comment back from 2/08, above, about ordering burrata from AJs...the burrata I received was Gioia, which you mentioned. It was quite good. Since cheese curds are very accessible all over town these days, it could be a fun weekend project to make some...

[Rubee]

Adding a new source - Oakville Grocery (Scottsdale Quarter) has buratta.

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Oakville Grocery
15015 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

[azhotdish]

I have ordered a pound more burrata than I needed for Valentine's day from AJ's @ 44th / Camelback - it's $15.99 and coming in next Thurs morning (2/14). If anyone needs any, hit me offline (my email is on my profile page temporarily).

[StuCazzo]

For Burrata, try:

Romanelli's Deli & Bakery
3437 W Dunlap Ave # A
Phoenix, AZ 85051
[phone]

[ClaireWalter]

Interesting thread. I'm not in Phoenix but was noticing burrata on some top Denver/Boulder restaurant menus, so that I even wrote a blog post about it.

[arizonagirl]

You can purchase a whole Burrat a from Taggia. It's $25 and will serve 5. Aj's on Central and Camelback will order it for you

[zebcook]

Thanks! Wasn't able to make it for our party, but might make a nice Christmas treat for the wife and I.