Agnes

Culinary

Feb 11

Written By Mario Galeano

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery in Pasadena is a modern American spot known for its comforting, elevated Californian and Midwestern-inspired dishes, featuring a wood-fired hearth, an excellent cheese selection through its adjoining cheesery, and a focus on shared plates and seasonal ingredients, all within a unique historic building.

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ChefS Vanessa Tilaka kALB & tHOMAS kALB

Working side by side, their collaboration is shaped by decades of combined experience n the restaurant industry. Thomas’s background in professional kitchens guides a constantly evolving, seasonal menu, while Vanessa’s expertise as a Cheese Monger and hospitality shapes how food is offered and experienced. Together they’ve created Agnes with a focus on craft, sustainability, and welcoming approach.

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Masters of Taste is proud and honored to announce Cheesemonger Vanessa Tilaka Kalb & Chef Thomas Tilaka Kalb of @agnes_pasadena as this year’s Host Chefs.

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