The Rotary Club of South Pasadena will host the 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena on Tuesday May 19 from 5–8pm, inviting guests to sip, stroll, and savor bites from local restaurants while raising funds for community charities. Dubbed Eats on the Streets, you can stroll the scenic event walking route or hop on the free shuttle service to make the most of your tasting tour. The family and dog-friendly strolling event will make for a relaxing evening on the town exploring the city and its culinary offerings with friends and neighbors.
The all you can eat event is a culinary celebration featuring more than 20 spectacular tasting stations presenting bites from popular local restaurants and bakeries along Fair Oaks Avenue and Mission Street in the heart of South Pasadena. They include longtime neighborhood favorites like Gus’s BBQ and Griffin’s of Kinsale to newer additions like Handel’s Ice Cream and The Giddy Ostrich. The event will be anchored at local favorite Canoe House.
Guests over 21 will also enjoy wine and spirits experience featuring the popular Wilson Creek from Temecula, Vandella Wines all the way from Napa, Xolo Tequila as seen on the hit Netflix TV series “The Lincoln Lawyer”, and the iconic San Antonio Winery, an L.A. institution since 1917.
You will also enjoy live world guitar music by the Carbe and Durand Duo of the international group Incendio, and at the other end of the event by world-renowned street busker and local favorite Katie Ferrara at the Metro Rail Plaza.
Major event sponsors providing generous support include Priority One Credit Union, Inspirational Sponsor, Charity On Top State Farm South Pasadena.
Last year’s Taste of South Pasadena focused on Eaton Fire relief raising over $40,000; 100% of the proceeds were used to purchase items for more than 500 fire survivors who lost their belongings in the January 2025 fires, and helped replace personal and family items including furniture, home goods, musical instruments, record albums, and even an antique quilt.
This year’s proceeds will support Eaton Fire Relief, local high school scholarships, the South Pasadena Interact Club, and the Corazón House Build in Mexico.
For more information about the South Pasadena Rotary Club please visit southpasadenarotary.org; and for more information on event and tickets, please visit https://www.tasteofsouthpasadena.com.