Tastes and Tales of Morocco with Chef Robin Goldstein Chef Robin Goldstein is preparing a meal inspired by her travels! Join us for a plated multi-course Moroccan dinner while Chef Robin shares her stories, cooking techniques, and dishes full of spices and signature Moroccan flavors, all inspired by her time abroad. Moroccan cuisine is unique in many […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner ESB is excited to welcome back guest chef, Chef Justin Werner, Executive Chef at TRUST in Downtown Santa Ana, CA, and winner of Food Network's "Chopped" for our next ESB Trust dinner! Originally from New York Chef Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He […]
"ESB Dinner Party" Founders Amy Baer and Keith Robinson are launching a new series of dinners, we fondly call “ESB Dinner Party”. Chef Amy will prepare some of her favorite dishes, a mix of shared and individually plated courses that change for each dinner party event. As always with Amy’s cuisine, we’ll start the evening […]
French Food and Wine Experience Join ESB founders Keith Robinson and Chef Amy for an exclusive culinary and oenologic journey through France. Limited to a gathering of only 12 guests, this intimate soirée promises to captivate, entertain, and indulge any aspiring Francophile. Under ESB's curation, guests will savor a meticulously chosen array of French varietals […]
Quebecois (French-Canadian) Hot Pot Feast Chef PA Tremblay Join us for a one-of-a-kind event this summer as Chef PA Tremblay reimagines traditional French fondue and Chinese Hot Pot into... …The Quebecois (French-Canadian) Hot Pot Feast! This small group dining experience blends both culinary traditions to create an original concept unlike anything you’ve had before! Imagine […]
Fancy Farmer Winemaker Dinner Jacob & Kelly Toft of Toft Wines Get ready for an evening filled with delectable wine, scrumptious food, and endless fun alongside the beloved duo, Jacob and Kelly Toft! Indulge in a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Amy Baer accompanied by 8 magnificent Toft wines with a special focus on the beloved […]
~ EpicureanSB ~ Summer Pizza Party It's time for a Summer Pizza Party! Join us for an evening of food and fun where Chef Arturo Ruiz, the Pizza Slinging Master from FireBrick, (and Chef Amy’s Colleague from Industrial Eats) brings his ovens and skills to Santa Barbara. Picture Freshly baked Pita bread served with creamy […]
Whiskies of America & The Foods to Boot "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough" – Mark Twain Wise words from a wise man… whisky is one of the most popular alcohols in the world. And In the wide world of American whisky, there are many classifications, styles […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Efe Onoglu Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Guest Efe Onoglu to the TRUST Kitchen! Read more about Chef Efe in Noozhawk’s article by ESB Member Rob Reade here! The Cuisine.... Featuring “flag-less” cuisine: food that celebrates family, culture, and history of the Mediterranean in lands that span Greece, Turkey, Morocco, and more, […]
Tokyo-Italia Dinner Chef Amy is harnessing her love of both Japanese and Italian cuisine in a dinner exploring the combination of both Food cultures! Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey where the elegance of Japanese precision meets the rich, comforting flavors of Italian tradition in our unique fusion dinner experience In this intimate 5 Course dinner, […]
Mezcal & Oaxacan Dinner Experience "Sip it! Don't shoot it!" - Mezcal Proverb Mezcal has swiftly risen to prominence in today’s cocktail scene, but to fully appreciate its intricate nuances, diverse styles, and traditional production methods, one must taste these agave-based spirits in their purest form. Join us as Beverage specialist William Terry returns for […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Marco Longinotti Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Marco Longinotti of SY Kitchen and Nella Kitchen and Wine Bar to the TRUST Kitchen! For this dinner, Chef Marco Longenetti, partner and chef de cuisine from Nella kitchen and bar and SY kitchen will be joining us for the dinner! Chef Marco Longinotti […]
Sparks & Sushi! Celebrate Valentine’s Day (well, Saturday) the ESB Way – This year, we’re turning Valentine’s Day Weekend into a sparkling celebration of food, wine, and good company at our Sparks & Sushi event The ESB team is bringing together two of Chef Amy’s greatest loves: sushi and sparkling wine! (An unexpected, but perfect […]
Epicurean SB Exotic Gardens Orchid Dinner at The International Orchid Show ESB is teaming up with the International Orchid Show! Join ESB members and guests for a magical evening where Chef Amy will prepare an exquisite four-course dinner set in a breathtaking orchid-filled oasis at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The experience not only includes an […]
Italian Demonstration, Dinner & Opera with Chef Lucrezia Cannito from Florence, Italy! Awaken your senses! Join us for a fun-filled evening with Chef Lucrezia Cannito, who is traveling all the way from Florence, Italy to share her passion for authentic Italian cooking with members of Epicurean Santa Barbara! Lucrezia, the dynamic force behind Opera in […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Julian Martinez Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Julian Martinez of Barbareño to the TRUST Kitchen! Executive Chef Julian Martinez vividly expresses time and place at Michelin-Plated Barbareño, drawing upon the history and traditions of California’s distinct Central Coast and the abundance of products available in one of the most fertile farming and […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Marco Longinotti Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Marco Longinotti of SY Kitchen and Nella Kitchen and Wine Bar to the TRUST Kitchen! Chef Marco and His Italian cohort return in May for an encore performance of one of our members' all-time favorite TRUST dinners! This time, we're celebrating the heart of […]
SAXUM Dinner Experience An Exclusive Evening of SAXUM Wines & Culinary Excellence! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a rare vertical and horizontal tasting of SAXUM Vineyards' acclaimed wines. This limited-ticket event offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience the depth, complexity, and evolution of SAXUM’s highly sought-after wines—all in one night. Each wine […]
A Summer Evening in Burgundy! Join us for an enchanting evening as we explore the grace and complexity of Burgundy wines, paired with 5-courses of French-inspired cuisine showcasing the peak of Santa Barbara’s summer produce. This intimate dinner will be guided by Mike Miller (previously of Golden State Wines), whose passion and knowledge will illuminate […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Mateo Rogers & Baker Brittney Yracheta Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Mateo Rogers & Baker Brittney Yracheta of Paso Robles to the TRUST Kitchen! Chef Mateo, […]
