Taste of South Pasadena: Restaurant Roster & What to Expect

How it works

• One ticket = access to dozens of tasting stations across Mission & Fair Oaks; VIP wine/spirit tasting requires an additional ticket. Rotary Club of South Pasadena
  
  

• Lineups change yearly; Rotary and local outlets announce participants and ticketing details ahead of the event. NBC Los Angeles
  

Recent & recurring participants (sampler)

Community roundups and past coverage have highlighted: Trader Joe’s (South Pasadena), Radhika Modern Indian, Gus’s BBQ, Cos & Pi, Canoe House, Shakers (historic participant), Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza, Tomato Pie Pizza Joint, Mike & Anne’s, Heirloom Bakery & Café, Simplee Boba, Griffin’s of Kinsale, and others. Treat this as a representative roster—confirm the current year’s list with Rotary closer to the date. South Pasadena Homes

What they’re known for (quick guide)

• Gus’s BBQ – slow-smoked meats & Southern sides; Route 66 landmark. gussbbq.com+1
  
  

• Mike & Anne’s – California seasonal plates; brunch & dinner favorite. Yelp
  
  

• Heirloom Bakery & Café – pastries, sandwiches, salads (Mission-adjacent on Meridian). Tripadvisor
  
  

• Radhika Modern Indian – regional Indian classics & tandoor specialties. radhikarestaurant.com
  
  

• Cos & Pi – breakfast/brunch & baked goods. Tripadvisor
  
  

Canoe House – island-leaning comfort fare (event wine venue in prior years).LocalWineEvents.com