Delicious Hawaiian food and Hawaiian cocktails in a casual Aloha environment There may be no more delicious expression of island culture and hospitality than Canoe House. A roomy and comfortable space reminiscent of a Hawaiian plantation house; you will enjoy the casual and fun tropical setting, whether sitting in the Tiki Bar under the outrigger canoe, or outside dining next to the ambiance of a fire pit. Great for events and large groups, their whimsically decorated “Paddle Room” can accommodate up to 35. Time moves slower in a Hawaiian beach house, especially while enjoying the chef’s delicious Hawaiian flavors and sipping on a craftsman beer or tropical libation from the Canoe House bar. View their menu here Find them at: 805 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 799-4169 www.canoehouserestaurant.com Facebook Instagram

Gus’s celebrates the culinary traditions of the South, serving up fresh and inventive takes on regional Southern fare while bringing the roots of true Southern hospitality to the West Coast.  Everything from their rubs to their sauces are made from scratch daily — meats are seasoned overnight, then smoked to perfection over whole pecan logs. The result? Mouthwatering goodness. Gus’s has been serving real pit BBQ and true Southern hospitality since 1946. “Our story began when a band of pioneering relatives, Gus, Jack, and Mike, left their family-owned bar in Cleveland and headed west on Route 66, sampling some of the best flavors that the American South and Midwest had to offer.  The trio ended up in a little town called South Pasadena, where they bought a diner called Hamburger Mac’s and launched their dream of bringing BBQ to the West Coast.  Today Gus’s remains a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance.” Find them at: 808 Fair Oaks Ave.South Pasadena 626-799-3251 gusbbq.comFacebookInstagram

Aro Latin is a modern latin-mexican restaurant and bar with a culinary twist, offering brunch and dinner with locally sourced ingrediants. Featuring scratch mixology with premium tequilas. Ask them about their events and catering! After running and owning several Radhika restaurants in San Gabriel valley since 1995, Karan and his wife Candy boldly stepped into the Latin arena to bring savory flavors to South Pasadena in 2014. Karan put together a stellar team comprising of himself (master Indian chef), his wife Candy who is an RN by profession and baker by heart as a pastry chef, Rocio Camacho (Mole de la Tia fame) and Conrad Aguilar (street and border grill sou chef). Together they have created a mouthwatering and innovative menu of Latin delicacies. Find them at: 1019 Misson StSouth Pasadena(626)799-9400 arolatin.comFacebookInstagram

Authentic French-Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena At “Bistro De La Gare”, Chef Bruno has a passion for using the freshest ingredients from local farms. Every Thursday you will see the Chef at the South Pasadena Farmer’s Market where he carefully hand-picks the best fruits and vegetables for his seasonal menu. The proof is in the produce and the result is tasted in every bite. Chef Bruno and his team gives each patron an exceptional experience of taste and service of a 5-star restaurant experience. The love and pride in their work can be witnessed from the first greeting to the very last smile in parting from this elegant and quiet restaurant in South Pasadena’s premier Mission Street district. Bistro de la Gare is locally supported and rated as one of the best restaurants in South Pasadena with the most 5-star reviews and is OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award Winner three years in a row for 2017, 2018, and 2019. Find them at: 921 Meridian AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030(626) 799-8828 bistrodelagare.com Facebook Instagram