Ricotta Cheescake in LA?

[bperlow]

Is it possible to find this in LA?

I can t seem to find it anywhere..

This is so common in NY.. Most pastry shops and bakerys in LA are dumbfounded on my quieries...

[Jason Perlow]

You need to go to an Italian bakery. Alternatively, its called an Italian Cheesecake.

[tissue]

Claro's market should have it.

[bperlow]

claros market?

?

wheres that?

[Beachfan]

You might find it, but you probably won't like it. I avoid LA cannolli's, and it seems to me if you can't find the good cannolli, you won't find the good ricotta cheesecake.

PS I don't know Claro's, please post if you prove me wrong.

Edited February 28, 2003 by Beachfan (log)

[tissue]

Claros Italian market in San Gabriel on Valley Blvd

Or if you are on the westside, Bay Cities on Lincoln in Santa Monica.

Claros

[hollywood]

Purportedly the best cheesecake is at Pastina on Westwood Blvd. Don't know if it has ricotta though.

[JFLinLA]

My favorite Italian bakery in LA is Nicolosi's. It's in Encino (fer, shure) on the south side of Ventura Boulevard just east of White Oak. I don't know about their cheesecake since I'm not a fan of the ricotta variety but I love the cannoli. You won't see them in the case when you walk in, you have to ask. They keep them in the back and then fill the shells when you are at the counter.

Good luck.

[JFLinLA]

For the first time yesterday, I wandered into Sorrento, a "packed to the rafters" Italian deli in Culver City. Shelves piled high with all sorts of goods, great looking baked goods, deli meats and cheeses and more behind the counter, freezer cases with pizza dough, pastas and more. I can't vouch for their cannoli, cheesecake or other stuff but this place is worth going back to. We brought home some great mortadella, cappacola and other stuff.

Anyone else familiar with this place.