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June 2020
[NOW OPEN] Virtual Wine Tasting: Jacob Toft Wines
Jacob Toft Wine Tasting Join us for a Wine Tasting with Club favorites, Jacob and Kelly Toft! As businesses are now open in Santa Barbara, we are excited to offer both remote (Zoom) and in person registrations for the Jacob Toft Wine Tasting! How does it work? The Virtual Tasting Experience (ideal for 2 people): On Sunday morning, you will pick up your tasting kit which includes five 4-oz tasting bottles (total 20 oz - almost a full bottle). Yes, that means…
Find out more »[NOW OPEN!] Crafting a Moroccan Meal with Chef Robin Goldstein
Crafting a Moroccan Meal with Chef Robin Goldstein An outdoor, summer-inspired demonstration cooking class and dinner that is informative, stunning, and delicious! Learn new recipes and techniques, featured in Robin's new cookbook, as she prepares a meal inspired by her travels and living abroad! Over the years, Robin has developed and fine-tuned her California-Mediterranean cooking style, with an emphasis on spice and flavor. The event will be held at a private residence, and guests will be seated in a spacious backyard,…
Find out more »[NOW OPEN!] Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany
Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany More than any other region in Italy, Tuscany has captured the hearts and palates of Americans. What’s so complicated about it? It’s just Sangiovese, right? With over 45 designated areas of origin and 278 different grapes grown there, 14 of which are different kinds of Sangiovese; Tuscany is far from simple. Unveil the world of Tuscan Wines, from Chianti Classico to the famous Brunello. In a seated, outdoor setting, taste 5 wines, and learn about…
Find out more »August 2020
[POSTPONED] Dumplings All Day!
Dumplings All Day! …Well, not all day, but for an afternoon! Chef Mia Dittmann (formerly Chef de Cuisine of Julienne) will lead guests through a hands-on dumpling experience! Dumplings Dumplings and more dumplings! With two fillings, two folding techniques, two sauces, and two cooking techniques, guests will learn tricks to make the perfect dumpling, and as a class will put their skills to practice! We’ll fold, pinch, and stuff stuff these little morsels of goodness, cook them up, eat as…
Find out more »[POSTPONED] Winemaker Evening: Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co.
Join us for an evening with Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co. Site Wines is the smallest winery ever to be featured at an ESB wine event. The owner and winemaker is Jeremy Weintraub and he produces just 400 cases a year. Yes, that's correct - just 4,800 bottles! Jeremy is the acclaimed head winemaker of Adelaida in Paso. He separately created Site to give himself full freedom of expression in making wine. He sources his fruit from select vineyards…
Find out more »[POSTPONED] Winemaker Evening: McPrice Myers
Join us for an evening with McPrice "Mac" Myers! McPrice 'Mac' Myers is a local legend, and has been crafting high-expression wines of balance, value, and place since 2002. A lifelong, self-proclaimed "food and wine geek,” Mac sources his fruit from both his own estate and elsewhere. He has sought out some amazing fruit and is increasingly being recognized by the critics. His passion for unique sites in Paso Robles and California's Central Coast, combined with his meticulous attention to detail…
Find out more »[POSTPONED] ESB Culinary Test Kitchen: Just Desserts!
Join us for another ESB Culinary Test Kitchen! This time...it’s all about dessert! Well now is your chance to sum up the courage to expand your baking, pastry and sweet horizons! Want to tackle a perfect salted caramel? Perfect your piping technique, master Decadent fudge, pie crust, or fluffy vanilla icing? You got this, because you’ll be in the company of Samantha Eve, founder and baker for Violette Bake Shop, who is known for her beautiful, delicious cookies, cupcakes, cakes, pies,…
Find out more »[POSTPONED] Indigenous Foods of Southern Mexico
Explore the Indigenous Foods of Southern Mexico Chef Nick Gerbhardt spent 6 months traveling through the remote regions of southern Mexico including Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guerrero, Veracruz and the Yucatán; residing in small towns and absorbing the culture, recipes, and history of the regions. Enjoy tequila-based cocktails, refreshing regional beverages, and through a multi-course dinner, Chef Nick will share stories and authentic cuisine from his travels using the best ingredients of central coast.
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