Elina Shatkin, who writes for the LA Weekly, recently embarked on a 30-day ice cream crawl across Los Angeles. Her top five ice cream and gelato picks follow.
ICE CREAM
5. Saffron Spot
18744 Pioneer Boulevard
Artesia, CA 90701
562-809-4554
Elina's favorite: Rajbhog and Chikoo
4. Jerry's Soda Shoppe
Roscoe Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 91304
818-341-9515
Elina's favorite: Ice Cream Soda
3. Mateo's Ice Cream and Fruit Bars
4929 Sepulveda Boulevard
Culver City, California 90230
310-313-7625
Elina's favorite: Leche Quemada and Coffee
2. Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th St # B
Santa Monica, CA 90402-2572
310-260-2663
Elina's favorite: Banana Split
1. Carmela Ice Cream
2495 East Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-797-1405
Elina's favorite: Spiced Strawberry
GELATO
5. Gelato Bar
1936 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-2712
323-668-0606
Elina's favorite: Pear
4. Pazzo
3827 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026-1594
323-662-1410
Elina's favorite: Chocolate, either plain or spiked with cayenne or almonds
3. Grom Gelateria
3886 Cross Creek Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-9797
Elina's favorite: Dark Chocolate
2. Delicieuse
2503 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-793-7979
Elina's favorite: Berry Michelle
1. Bulgarini
749 East Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
626-791-6174
Elina's favorite: Pistachio
Music break: Casa di Moda - G. & M. De Angelis