What to Know
- 11th Annual "Taste of South Pasadena"
- May 13
- 5 to 8 p.m.
- $45 food tasting ticket (adult); other ticketing options, including a 21+ food and wine combo ticket, are available
- The net proceeds will be donated to organizations helping in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire
- Live music, strolling magic, and busker performances will add to the event's uplifting atmosphere
If you've toodled along the A Line and disembarked at South Pasadena Station, you've likely encountered "Astride-Aside," the sizable sculpture that depicts a man on the move.
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WATCH HEREArtist Michael Stutz's eye-catching artwork speaks to the walkable nature of the small town, a scenic spot that bustles with businesses, eateries, and plenty of diversions for pedestrians.
Including a dining diversion that returns each spring to connect with the community, shine a light on local restaurants and shops, and give walk-arounders plenty to nosh upon as they soak up Mission Street and the other picturesque stretches of South Pas.
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SIGN UP It's "Taste of South Pasadena," an annual fundraiser presented by the Rotary Club, and it returns to tempt tummies, 91030-style, May 13.
Over 20 participants of the foodly and wine-forward variety will participate in the main event, while a vino-themed kick-off in the Canoe House parking lot will include over 15 different libations (you'll need to be 21+ and hold a special ticket to join this sip-forward festivity, which also includes beer and spirits).
Gus's BBQ, that neon'd nexus of saucy savories, will participate, as will Cool Girl Pizza; the pop-ups will dot Fair Oaks Avenue, Mission Street, and quaint corners along the way.
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The beneficiary of the 2025 happening? Those organizations that are helping relief efforts following the Eaton Fire.
It's no surprise that pups are welcome to perambulate with you; this is South Pasadena, a home-sweet-home-y hub of hounds, humans, and leafy places to frolic.
Don't want to hoof it, or keep the hoofing on the lighter side? So nice: There's a complimentary shuttle to whisk you around the tidily ordered town.
This is an all-ages to-do and there's a ticket for youngsters, if your tots want to stroll 'n snack at your side.
