
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, Chef Efe’s passion for cooking and is as inspiring as the food itself. Rooted in a respect for tradition and ingredients, his cuisine brings people together and is satisfying, flavorful, and inventive.
Expect to see an abundance and emphasis of seasonal vegetables and produce, both family style and individually plated dishes, and local seafood and meats.
What is a “Trust” Dinner?
A trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (5+ Courses), where guests put their trust into the Chef, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like, or look like. This is part of the experience, and part of the fun.
What we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. Their biographies and the event description will provide sufficient details about the dinner; (for example: Mediterranean, Modern, or Vegetable-driven). The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance, so we can notify the chef of dietary restrictions, and answer any questions regarding the dinner.
The Trust dinner is BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit!
As these are specialized menus, modifications are politely declined, but please include any serious food allergies in your registration notes. Non-member Registrations are Non-refundable.