Sfogliatelle in DC/NOVA?

[dckw]

Does anyone know where I can get sfogliatelle in the DC/NOVA region? I've had the sfogliatelle at 2Amy's which is good, but not great, IMHO. Ideally, I would like to purchase from a bakery, because I love a good sfogliatelle with a cup of coffee in the morning. Any bakeries that do Italian pastries properly? Thanks!

[dckw]

Thanks to you both for your suggestions! I'll definitely try those places.

[tld373]

As an Italian whose father is obsessed with sfogliatelle, I would def. rec A.Litteri's first. They have sfogliatelle now and then - you often need to request it in advance there (because, as they say, so few people know about them), and they'll hold/make a bag for you. It's homeade and frozen, and you bake them at home yourself. They're fantastic - enjoy! :)

[dckw]

Thanks for the tip! I really like the idea of getting some frozen to bake up at home. What a great idea for brunches!

It's a shame so few people know about sfogliatelle. They are really one of the more under-appreciated pastries!

[MikeR]

All right, I've been waiting for a description. What's in (or on) sfogliatelle? And how is it pronounced?

[KOK]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sfogliat...

[dckw]

If you ever see sfogliatelle in a bakery, you really must try one. Crispy, airy, and filled with tangy, orangey ricotta cheese (at least ideally, anyway). I think they're delicious in the morning.

[Smiles2008]

Try looking/calling the Italian Store in Arlington, VA

http://italianstore.com/

or A Litteri in NE DC- I love this place-but getting there is a hassle.

http://www.litteris.com/

[cookiegirl]

I have seen sfogliatelle at Cornucopia in Bethesda. I've never tried them, but they look quite good and pretty much everything I've had there is yummy. It's a pretty authentic Italian deli/small grocery about 10 min. north of the Bethesda metro on Norfolk.