Dry-Aged Wagyu Steak Tasting & Dinner! ESB is proud to feature Chef John Cox of Bear & Star and Katie Parker of Fess Parker Ranch with a Dry-Aged Wagyu Steak Tasting and Dinner! Chef John and Katie will lead guests on a tasting of Wagyu with different stages of aging; from fresh, to aged, and […]
ESB + Coterie Club Spanish Wine & Sherry Luncheon The stars align as the culinary rebels of The Coterie Club team up with Epicurean Santa Barbara for an exploration of Spanish wines & sherries paired with Chef Nick’s Creative cuisine! This afternoon culinary experience will be a 6-course meal featuring Chef Nick Bodden’s creative and globally […]
Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food! On a warm fall afternoon, taste a variety of Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food! Savor Bhelpuri, Tandoori, Spicy Shrimp, Vegetable Bhajias with chutney and more, while enjoying the company of those who also appreciate layers of flavor and spice! The Gin & Tonic, a “veddy British […]
ESB has reserved a full seating at Montecito’s SushiBar! 10 ESB members will dine together and experience the 17 course Omakase menu! The dinner $110 a person + tax and gratuity for the Omakase. Guests will pay their individual bills at the end of the evening. This experience starts at 7:30 with a complimentary welcome […]
Food and Wine of the Alpine Come explore the food and wines from the tiny magical, mountainous area of Alto Adige. Nestled in the very steep foothills of the Dolomiti alps, this region produces some of the most complex white and interesting red wines of Italy, along with incredible cheese and dishes like fried sage […]
Authentic Farm to Farm-Table! Trent Shank of Bear & Star and Fess Parker Farm Take a day trip into the valley, and experience true Farm to Table luncheon, limited to 10 guests with Chef (and Farmer) Trent Shank. Located at the Fess Parker farm (50 min from the city, in the midst of wine […]
Crafting Greek Mezze with Chef Robin Goldstein! Chef Robin Goldstein returns with more delicious recipes and stories of her travels...this time she is featuring Greece and the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean mezze! "Mezze" means small plates for sharing; often thought of as appetizers, but with the fresh exuberant flavors and vast assortment, mezze can be […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner ESB's First TRUST Dinner features Orange County based Chef Justin Werner, the Executive Chef at Porch and Swing in Irvine, CA. Originally from New York Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He spent half a decade working at Craft for Tom Colicchio where he gained […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef P.A. Tremblay ESB's May 1st TRUST Dinner will feature hometown favorite Chef PA Tremblay! For the first time ever, Chef PA is creating his own 6-Course dream dinner for our members. Many of you are familiar with Chef PA through his charismatic demonstrations of locally sourced seafood, his beautiful Italian braises and ragus […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Drew Terp! ESB's next TRUST Dinner will feature none other than ESB Favorite...Chef Drew Terp! Chef Drew has cooked in and helmed at Michelin-Starred kitchens from Napa (Auberge du Soleil) to New York City (Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, Masa and BarMasa), to Spain (under Chef Pedro Subijana at Akelare). He also […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin West! ESB's next TRUST Dinner will feature Chef Justin West! Chef Justin West is best known as the Chef/Owner of Julienne, a French-Californian inspired restaurant he opened and operated from 2008-2016, which was beloved among many ESB Members. Julienne is also where Chef PA Tremblay chopped the block! Chef Justin was also the […]
Chef Massimo's Italian Wine Dinner @ Caruso's Once again Caruso's will host ESB members for a one of a kind dinner helmed by Chef Massimo that explores the relationship of Italy's lesser known Italian wine regions and their culinary traditions. This will be a 5 star experience tasting menu and wine pairing! The dinner will […]
Chef's Table with Justin Werner: A Night of Luxurious Bites Cast off your worldly cares and celebrate the earth's abundant delicacies through a dinner unlike no other, featuring Chef Justin Werner of Trust in Santa Ana, CA. A this intimate 10-person chef's kitchen table dinner, Chef Justin will feature luxury ingredients such as lobster, foie gras, […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Industrial Eats! On Thursday, November 9th, put your TRUST in the chefs of Industrial Eats at a private home ESB style, right here in Santa Barbara, and be surprised and delighted with an amazing meal inspired by the late Jeff Olsson's favorite signature dishes and ingredients! Jeff Olsson pioneered farm-to-table dining in […]
ESB's Taste of Japan 2 Due to the overwhelming popularity of “Taste of Japan”, ESB is hosting another night of authentic Japanese cuisine inspired by Amy and Keith’s travels. Limited to 15 guests, we’ll revisit the dishes from the previous dinner, with a few new flavors inspired by the changing seasons. From Kaiseki to Tempura, […]
"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 […]
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’s Counter at Gravesend October 30 | 6:00 PM | 16 seats only | $180 per person Join us on Thurs, Oct 30, for the very first Chef’s Counter at Gravesend for an intimate, one-night-only dining experience led by Chef Amy Baer. Guests will enjoy a seven-course tasting menu, thoughtfully crafted to showcase the season’s […]
Chef’s Counter at Gravesend October 30 | 6:00 PM | 16 seats only | $180 per person Join us on Thurs, Oct 30, for the very first Chef’s Counter at Gravesend for an intimate, one-night-only dining experience led by Chef Amy Baer. Guests will enjoy a seven-course tasting menu, thoughtfully crafted to showcase the season’s […]
Chef’s Counter at Gravesend December 11 | 6:00 PM | 16 seats only | $180 per person Join us on Thurs, Dec 11, for the next Chef’s Counter at Gravesend for an intimate, one-night-only dining experience led by Chef Amy Baer. Guests will enjoy a seven-course tasting menu, thoughtfully crafted to showcase the season’s best […]