€€€€ • Italiana • South Pasadena
At Neighbors & Friends: The Kitchen, hospitality and community come first. Founded by Kaiy Smith-Biesman and rooted in her Black Southern and Italian heritage, The Kitchen brings together soulful Southern comfort and Coastal Italian influence in a way that feels nostalgic, intentional, and unmistakably personal.Our menu is made for sharing and known for dishes like crispy Hushpuppies, Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken, Oxtail Ragu, and our French Dip Burger. The atmosphere is lively, social, and full of personality. Think 90s hip-hop meets an old-school Italian dinner party with California ease. The music is up, conversations flow, and the room feels alive.Guests can expect a curated wine and beer program, wine-forward cocktails, local collaborations, and warm hospitality that feels personal, never performative. Located in the heart of South Pasadena near Mission Street, The Kitchen is where friends become family.