Bacari, the Los Angeles born Mediterranean small-plates group, is planting its next flag in Old Town Pasadena, taking over the longtime Sage Regenerative Kitchen space in the One Colorado courtyard. Renovations are set to kick off in May, with a soft opening targeted for early 2027, adding one more name to a growing list of restaurant deals reshaping the center’s dining scene this winter.
Deal Details and Timeline
According to L.A. Business First, Bacari’s lease will replace Sage Regenerative Kitchen and calls for renovations to begin in May. The outlet reports that the Old Town Pasadena opening is slated for early 2027 and notes that the deal lands amid a broader round of leasing activity at One Colorado. The story, published March 6, 2026, credits Isabel Sami for the reporting.
Where It Will Sit in One Colorado
On the One Colorado tenant roster from Perform Properties, Bacari appears as a signed tenant at 41 Hugus Alley in Old Town Pasadena. The listing places the restaurant in suite S41 with an approximate footprint of 5,252 square feet, signaling a full-service operation with room for both indoor dining and courtyard seating. The larger layout suggests a bigger kitchen and more tables than the prior tenant managed in the same spot.
What Bacari Brings
Bacari has steadily grown across Los Angeles, with locations in neighborhoods such as Silver Lake, Glendale, and West Third, and has built its reputation on Mediterranean-influenced small plates, shareable cicchetti, and leafy patios. As detailed by Eater LA, the group pairs its casual, share-friendly menus with focused wine programs and late-night bar service. That neighborhood-minded formula will now get a run in One Colorado’s courtyard, where evening foot traffic is a major part of the draw.
One Colorado’s Dining Reshuffle
One Colorado has been in the middle of a dining shakeup, with a string of new signings arriving as ownership works to boost energy in the open-air center. REBusinessOnline reported that concepts including Javier’s and rag & bone were part of a December 2025 leasing wave designed to increase foot traffic in Old Town. Bacari’s arrival continues the trend of national and regional operators locking in larger, full-service spaces around the property.
For now, the plan calls for construction to start in May and for Bacari to open in early 2027, with permits and build-out progress ultimately deciding the exact date. Expect more details on the menu, reservation system, and official opening timeline as the group moves closer to launch.
