Altadena Restaurant Crawl: Supporting Businesses After Fires at Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market

Altadena Restaurant Crawl Initiative

• 💡 The Altadena Restaurant Crawl was created by Jeff Dolan to support local businesses in Altadena and Pasadena following devastating fires.
• 🤝 The initiative aims to provide community gathering and emotional support for restaurants, complementing financial aid efforts.
• 🗓️ The second meetup was held at King's Breakfast and Burgers, with Ferrazzani's Pasta and Market scheduled for a future event.

Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market Offerings

• 🍝 Leah Ferrazzani highlights the homemade pasta, both dried and fresh, made with slow, low-temperature drying to preserve flavor.
• 🛍️ The market also offers accompaniments like homemade pesto, bolognese, and meatballs, alongside curated pantry items.
• 🥪 Signature sandwiches are available, featuring ingredients like marinated artichoke hearts, stretchella cheese, and pistachio spread.
• 🥖 The bread used for sandwiches comes from Bub and Grandma's, a bakery that supported affected restaurants after the fires.

Impact of Fires on Local Businesses

• 🔥 Seven months after the fires, many businesses in Altadena and Pasadena are still recovering.
• 📉 Businesses in the burn zone, such as Al Patrone and Far Oaks Burger, face significant challenges in attracting customers.
• 🏘️ Ferrazzani's, located on the perimeter, has strived to remain a community hub and a place of connection for residents.
• 🛠️ Despite hardships, businesses are working hard to sustain operations and serve the community.