The Chef Who Makes Desserts for the Grammys Opens a New Patisserie in Burbank

Sawtelle French pastry specialist Farid Azarang has opened a second location of Artelice in Burbank with his brother Saeed and another partner named Kambiz. The upscale new bakery and retail space will act as the company’s new central location, allowing for more production and greater reach across the city. Artelice is well known for its impeccable desserts and viennoiserie, and has previously worked events like the Grammys in Los Angeles.

The new location at 117 N. San Fernando Blvd. was a complete COVID-19 build-out, only opening wide in February and now keeping hours from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Sunday. “With two locations and a loyal following of pastry fans and well wishers, we can’t wait to see what the future hold for us,” Azarang tells Eater. “For now, nothing makes us happier than the look of pure joy on our customers faces peeking behind their masks.”

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