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 has been cooking since he was a child, first in the kitchen with his grandmother. Chef Longinotti is a self-taught chef who, given the freedom to do things his own way, learned the beauty in making mistakes, understanding the process and challenging himself to do better. Chef Longinotti’s now-professional career started as a hobby, cooking for friends when he had free time from his office job, which led to entertaining friends of friends, and so on, until he realized that life is about what you make it — and so he did. Chef Longinotti decided to leave everything behind in his home nation of Italy, and start fresh in California, trying to prove to himself that he was right to follow his new path.
After four years as a cook at S.Y. Kitchen in Santa Ynez, in 2020 he was offered the chance to hop on board at the new project that was Nella Kitchen & Bar, in Los Olivos, where he took the position of Chef de Cuisine and is in charge of the pinsa program.
The Cuisine….
Chef Marco’s cuisine showcases the best of Santa Barbara’s local bounty, seamlessly blended with the timeless flavors of Italy. His dishes are simple yet refined, thoughtfully prepared with a balance of tradition and innovation. From wood-fired pinzas to handmade pastas, fresh seasonal salads to perfectly grilled vegetables and meats, each plate reflects the vibrant essence of California and the chef’s roots in the heart of Italy.
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.
