We first met over a bowl of spaghetti vongole in a favorite local Italian haunt, Speranza. What began as a mutual love of food quickly developed into a beautiful friendship. We each dreamed of starting something that didn’t exist in Los Angeles: a space that brought together grocery, giving, and a dining experience. We founded the shop out of an excitement for quality goods and a desire to bring people together through the kitchen. But what mattered more to us than the innovation of this brand was its romantic heart. An old world feeling of both space and product was our main focus, and hopefully something that can be felt immediately when you walk through Bucatini’s door.