Southern California
Hidden in an industrial building in a forgettable area of Los Angeles, don't be afraid to knock on the door of Gioia where someone behind the desk will sell you smaller and bulk amounts of fresh mozzarella and burrata. They were the first to bring burrata to the United States. It's surprising no one knows about this place and there aren't lines around the block. And if you email ahead for an appointment, you can also stop by DiStefano. Yes, Lucy, there's cheese in Los Angeles!
Gioia Cheese
Gioia makes wonderful fresh Italian cheeses. Vito Girardi, owner, is a third-generation cheesemaker from the area Apulia in Italy where burrata comes from.
Di Stefano Cheese
Cheesemaker Mimmo Bruno, raised in Puglia Italy, was the first artisan in the U.S. to recreate Burrata, a cream-filled fresh mozzarella. His family-owned facility in Pomona is open by appointment to purchase cheese.
