Events

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Union Station Homeless Services' 50th anniversary?  

Celebrate and be part of the annual Masters of Taste, LA’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival on Sunday, April 2, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Rose Bowl Stadium field. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization celebrating 50 years of providing homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors. The 2023 Masters of Taste hosts will be Chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed, the co-owners and executive chefs behind two Los Angeles restaurants, Poppy + Rose of Downtown and Anaheim’s Poppy & Seed. 

Masters of Taste will bring over 3,000 food and beverage enthusiasts together for one afternoon to celebrate this exhilarating festival, which will include the finest fare from over 100 Culinary Masters and restaurants, delectable sweets prepared by LA’s top Sweet Masters, top Beverage Masters who will be featuring signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from over 25 spirit brands and bars, along with select wineries, local craft breweries, cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee, live entertainment and much, much more. 

Masters of Taste supports the life-saving work of Union Station Homeless Services and 100% of event proceeds continue to support the organization’s mission to end homelessness and rebuild lives.  Over the last 4 years, Masters of Taste has raised over $2 million dollars to benefit Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena. 100% of your ticket purchases and upgrades are used to combat homelessness and rebuild the lives of families and individuals that are experiencing homelessness.

Participating 2023 Old Pasadena Masters:

• Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - culinary
• Bearology - beverage
• Ramen Tatsunoya - culinary
• Sunright Tea Studio - beverage
• I Like Pie Bakeshop - sweet
• Champion's Curry - culinary (coming soon to Old Pasadena)

Diners can get a taste of Los Angeles' broad and dynamic dining scene with Dine LA Restaurant Week. The 15-year anniversary Spring edition runs from Friday, April 28, through Friday, May 12, 2023, when more than 400 LA area restaurants offer special menus and prices.

Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences LA has to offer. Global kitchens can be found in culinary neighborhoods across Los Angeles. 

Participating restaurants offer a special menu for dine-in for lunch and/or dinner.

• Lunch: $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+
• Dinner: $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+

Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity. There are no tickets or passes required for Dine LA Restaurant Week. Simply dine out at a participating restaurant, ask for the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu, and try a new dish or enjoy an old favorite. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Old Pasadena is home to more than 100 restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences. The following Old Pas restaurants are participating in the Spring Dine LA Restaurant Week and more to come:

• Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
• All India Cafe
• Father Nature Lavash Bistro
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
• Kaviar Sushi
• The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
• La Grande Orange Cafe
• Lucky Baldwin's Pub
• Luggage Room Pizzeria
• Maestro Restaurant
• Motto Tea Cafe
• Yuzu Shabu and Grill