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So excited and honored to be featured in Culture’s 2025 Hot List! This list celebrates 20 individuals shaping the future of cheese with craft, care, and commitment—and we’re thrilled to be among them. Grateful to be part of a community that continues to inspire and uplift. @culturecheese 🙏🏼💕
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11 months ago
Counting down to 4/19 🧀✨ Honored to be host chefs at @mastersoftaste at the @rosebowlstadium ! An incredible night of food for an even better cause — all proceeds support Union Station Homeless Services. Grab your tickets (link in bio) & chow down for charity 📸 @craftmedia_nick
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6 months ago
We’re thrilled to welcome Chefs Thomas Kalb and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb of Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery to the Angel Awards! 🧀🔥 Join this powerhouse culinary duo from Pasadena at the Signature Chef Gala hosted by Upward Bound House on October 16th — a night where soulful dishes meet meaningful impact. Together, we’re plating up purpose and fueling change for families on the path to stability. Limited seats. Big hearts. Bold flavors.
One goal: Supporting unhoused families. 🎫 Click the link in our bio to explore our incredible chef lineup and grab your tickets today! #AngelAwards2025 #ChefsForChange #UpwardBoundHouse #FoodiesWithPurpose #AgnesPasadena #ChefGala #LADining #PurposeOnAPlate
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7 months ago
Knafeh magic!! For one night, you can dig into this gorgeous dessert for our upcoming wine & cheese dinner on Wednesday! WED, NOV 6TH 》Terah Wine. Co + Shooting Star Creamery Dinner at Agnes!!! Link in bio. ☝️ Enjoy a 4-course dinner from Chef Thomas Kalb featuring Shooting Star Creamery cheeses and thoughtfully paired with Terah Wine Co. wines. ✨️ Meet the cheesemaker and winemaker while they share anecdotes about their crafts and experience why they have become showcase makers at Agnes Cheesery. ✨️ ▪︎ Snackadoos | @shooting_star_creamery Aries cheese & za'atar flatbread, mutabal - crispy delicata squash, tahini dip, marinated olives paired with @terahwinecompany Aligoté ▪︎ Fattoush Nachos with tzatziki, lavash chips, tomatoes, cucumbers, preserved lemon vinaigrette, and @shooting_star_creamery Sagittarius cheese with @terahwinecompany Falanghina ▪︎ Lamb Meatloaf with @shooting_star_creamery Scorpio cheese, muhammara cauliflower, and pine nut paired with @terahwinecompany Barbera ▪︎ Knafeh with @shooting_star_creamery Leo cheese, rose syrup, pistachio, and cardamom-coffee ice cream paired with @terahwinecompany Sparkling Rosé
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1 year ago
WED, NOV 6TH 》Terah Wine. Co + Shooting Star Creamery Dinner at Agnes!!! Link in bio. ☝️ Enjoy a 4-course dinner from Chef Thomas Kalb featuring Shooting Star Creamery cheeses and thoughtfully paired with Terah Wine Co. wines. ✨️ Meet the cheesemaker and winemaker while they share anecdotes about their crafts and experience why they have become showcase makers at Agnes Cheesery. ✨️ ▪︎ Snackadoos | @shooting_star_creamery Aries cheese & za'atar flatbread, mutabal - crispy delicata squash, tahini dip, marinated olives paired with @terahwinecompany Aligoté ▪︎ Fattoush Nachos with tzatziki, lavash chips, tomatoes, cucumbers, preserved lemon vinaigrette, and @shooting_star_creamery Sagittarius cheese with @terahwinecompany Falanghina ▪︎ Lamb Meatloaf with @shooting_star_creamery Scorpio cheese, muhammara cauliflower, and pine nut paired with @terahwinecompany Barbera ▪︎ Knafeh with @shooting_star_creamery Leo cheese, rose syrup, pistachio, and cardamom-coffee ice cream paired with @terahwinecompany Sparkling Rosé
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1 year ago
WED, NOV 6TH 》Terah Wine. Co + Shooting Star Creamery Dinner at Agnes!!! Link in bio. ☝️ Enjoy a 4-course dinner from Chef Thomas Kalb featuring Shooting Star Creamery cheeses and thoughtfully paired with Terah Wine Co. wines. ✨️ Meet the cheesemaker and winemaker while they share anecdotes about their crafts and experience why they have become showcase makers at Agnes Cheesery. ✨️ ▪︎ Snackadoos | @shooting_star_creamery Aries cheese & za'atar flatbread, mutabal - crispy delicata squash, tahini dip, marinated olives paired with @terahwinecompany Aligoté ▪︎ Fattoush Nachos with tzatziki, lavash chips, tomatoes, cucumbers, preserved lemon vinaigrette, and @shooting_star_creamery Sagittarius cheese with @terahwinecompany Falanghina ▪︎ Lamb Meatloaf with @shooting_star_creamery Scorpio cheese, muhammara cauliflower, and pine nut paired with @terahwinecompany Barbera ▪︎ Knafeh with @shooting_star_creamery Leo cheese, rose syrup, pistachio, and cardamom-coffee ice cream paired with @terahwinecompany Sparkling Rosé
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1 year ago
Sunday plans confirmed! ✔️ New SUNDAY SUPPER menu slate for November coming right up! Do you even THAIOWA??? Play the reel, learn all about it, and get hungry. See you Sunday!!! 👋 #agnespasadena #thaiowa #thaiowacomfort #sundaysupper
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1 year ago
Join us for a very special cheese and wine dinner on Wednesday, November 6th. We're featuring a 4 course dinner using cheeses from Shooting Star Creamery ( @shooting_star_creamery ) paired with 5 wines from Terah Wine Co. ( @terahwinecompany ). Meet both the cheesemaker, Avery Jones, and the winemaker, Terah Bajjalieh. Dinner will be served on our back patio starting at 6pm. Reservations are available through the link in our bio.
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1 year ago
Hey! National Cheese Curd Day! We feature @wmcofieldcheese cheese curds, aka Willie's Curds, at Agnes. You can find these babies on our Southwest Chopped Salad. And maybe as a special on special days... like today! #nationalcheesecurdday #agnespasadena
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1 year ago
My guy… 10 years together, 6 years married… what a ride. Look at all we’ve accomplished together ❤️
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