Boss of the Sauce tournament

Name: Boss of the Sauce tournament
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: San Jose

The Boss of the Sauce tournament is an annual culinary competition held in San Jose's Little Italy district. In its fifth edition, the event features eight local Italian restaurants competing for the title of best sauce. Attendees participate by tasting signature recipes and voting for their favorites.

Date: Aug 16, 2026
Location: San Jose

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Boss of the Sauce tournament

Date: Aug 16, 2026
Location: San Jose

Food & drink Culinary Competition Italian Cuisine

Event summary

Highlights

Public voting to determine the best Italian sauce
Pasta tastings from eight competing local restaurants
Refreshments available at the Italian Cellar

The fifth annual Boss of the Sauce tournament takes place in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Jose. This food-focused event highlights local Italian culinary talent by hosting a competition between eight neighborhood restaurants to determine who produces the top signature sauce.

During the four-hour event, visitors can sample a variety of sauces served with pasta. The winner is determined through a public voting process, where attendees cast ballots for their favorite dishes. In addition to the food samples, the event features a beverage area known as the Italian Cellar, where guests can purchase cocktails, beer, wine, and soda.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Little Italy San Jose; www.mercurynews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: San Jose

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