665907 Mon Nov 09 13:41:04 -0800 2009 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5167980 Here's the story of my never-to-be-repeated experience buying gingerbread men for Christmas at a place that will remain unnamed lest the linkbot pick it up and make people think I'm endorsing the place: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/387283#2495975 Does anyone have a suggestion for somewhere else to get good gingerbread men without too much icing? Hollywood/Los Feliz/SFV preferred, but I'll travel if I have to ... Mon Nov 09 13:41:04 -0800 2009 85884 maxzook 1 5168250 Only the GB men should get their heads bitten off! ;-D> Try Bluebird Bakery in Culver City. Bluebird Bakery 8572 National Blvd. Culver City 310-841-0939 www.bluebirdcafela.com Mon Nov 09 15:01:23 -0800 2009 5167980 108169 Servorg 1 5168351 Hi... I've had gingerbread men from Harry & David ( at the Northridge Mall) and also from the Victor Benes in-store bakery at Gelsons (also near that Northidge Mall). The former were larger and more costly (individually wrapped) , and the latter were less expensive, but smaller and sold by the pound (or dozen). If I recall, both kinds were tasty in their own way. Perhaps call first to confirm... Oh, and I think Trader Joes sometimes sell them too, during holiday season... Mon Nov 09 15:32:04 -0800 2009 5167980 13171 silence9 1 5172997 Call Berolina Bakery and see if they'll make it? Wed Nov 11 10:22:24 -0800 2009 5167980 10811 Das Ubergeek 2 5173064 I'm open to making a special order, so thanks -- this looks like just the place. Wed Nov 11 10:44:31 -0800 2009 5172997 85884 maxzook