Roll it! Fill it! Fold it! An Afternoon of Filled Pasta-Making with Chef Tiziano of Mosto Crudo Join members for an afternoon of hands-on pasta making, rolling, cutting, filling, and stuffing (and of course, tasting!) Chef Tiziano Fioretti of Mosto Crudo will start the afternoon with an appetizer and basic pasta dough demonstration, and then […]
Le Sorelle 20% Off Imported Olive Oils Le Sorelle is offering ESB members 20% their Imported Olive Oils. Purchase through the site and pick up at Cafe Ana on Wednesday, September 11th, from 5:00-7:00 where they will be offering samples of their oils During our Wine Down Wednesday. Le Sorelle, founded by sisters Donatella Lorenzoni-Lopez […]
Get hooked on Seafood! Once again ESB is collaborating with Get Hooked Seafood and Chef P.A. Tremblay to host a culinary demonstration on how to store, prep and cook seafood sourced through Get Hooked, a Community Supported Fishery Service that delivers locals the highest quality sustainable seafood, sourced directly from local fishermen. Chef P.A. Tremblay […]
ESB Culinary Test Kitchen Continuing our mission of providing food and wine education, join us for another Epicurean Santa Barbara Culinary Test Kitchen! This culinary workshop gives 5 novice chefs the opportunity to cook a new recipe with guidance of a knowledgable culinary professional, and the company of fellow hobbyist cooks. January’s Test Kitchen will […]
Take your brunch to the next level! In this demonstration style class led by Chef Trent Shank of the Bear & Star, learn how to maximize flavor with the ultimate brunch classics, upgraded to offer utmost deliciousness! Learn easy techniques and tips to master four classic brunch favorites in a relaxed and fun setting, and […]
Get hooked on Seafood! Once again ESB is collaborating with Get Hooked Seafood and Chef P.A. Tremblay to host a culinary demonstration on how to store, prep and cook seafood sourced through Get Hooked, a Community Supported Fishery Service that delivers locals the highest quality sustainable seafood, sourced directly from local fishermen. Chef P.A. Tremblay […]
IMPRESSIVE & EASY! ...Did we mention delicious too? (Well that's a given.) In this hour long Zoom class ESB Co-Founder Amy Baer will demonstrate techniques for 3 incredibly easy recipes that will amaze your friends, loved ones, and yourself! Whether as a treat for yourself, a stay-at-home date night with a spouse, or a physical-distancing […]
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, […]
"Goldbelly Extravaganza" Dinner Since the pandemic many of the country's top restaurants have taken "delivery" to the next level, by offering their legendary dishes to order via the site Goldbelly. This […]
Braise the Meat! with Chef Justin West It is winter in Santa Barbara. It's cold. There's only one thing to do in this blustering 52 degree weather; and that is....Make a braise....A tender, warm, melt-in your mouth braise ...The fork-tender meat, sauce coating the spoon, the warm aroma enveloping your kitchen...Nothing beats the comfort and […]
Mastering Bistro Burgers & Frites! Chef Jeff King of A to Z Cooking school and Chef Amy Baer Robinson of EpicureanSB are joining forces to demonstrate a most delicious evening of Bistro style hamburgers, and crispy French Fries (aka frites). Up your burger game with the skills to make the perfect, juiciest burger and crispiest, […]
Wine, Dinner + Demo: Booker Vineyards + Snake River Farms Wagyu Chef Amy recently was recently featured in a virtual wine tasting with Booker Vineyards and Snake River Farms. Join […]
Sous Vide Demonstration Intrigued by Sous Vide cooking? Wondering if you should invest in another kitchen tool? Here is your opportunity to quell your curiosity! In this demonstration style event and dinner, Chef Amy will showcase the modern chef's favorite gadget through preparations of vegetables, seafood, and red meat; demonstrating the process from beginning to […]
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 […]
Roll with Me, Sushi! With Chefs PA Tremblay and Amy Baer Chef Amy Baer and Chef PA Tremblay share a love of food education, Japanese Cuisine, 90’s Rock, Stinky French Cheese, and so much more; so it only seems fitting that they join forces and fervor to offer ESB Members a fun filled day of […]
Cooking For Real Life: Class #1 For many individuals, cooking is enjoyable, but can also be challenging. Sometimes you don’t have patience for time-consuming, finicky recipes, don’t have the time to plan out meals in advance, or are timid to try new recipes or techniques…But as Epicureans, we have standards, and still require something satisfying […]
Cooking For Real Life: Class #2 At the 2nd Session of Cooking for Real Life, we’ll explore the delicious world of Pastas and Sauces. With simple techniques of pasta cookery, and easy formulas for delicious sauces, you’ll make ‘Pasta Night’ will become on the favorite evening of the week! In small groups we’ll create the […]
Cooking For Real Life: Class #3 Spring Fling: Roast Chicken & Fresh Flavors of the Season In the final session of our cooking series, we’re welcoming the vibrant flavors of Spring with a selection of Chef Amy’s favorite seasonal recipes. Think tender spring peas, favas, fresh aromatic herbs,crispy roast chicken, caramelized root vegetables, and of […]
Wood-Fired Pizza Class with Chef Arturo Ruiz We did the math…Chef Arturo has rolled, fired, and perfected over 100,000 pizzas in his career. Yes, you read that right. If you want to learn how to make amazing pizza, this is your guy! Join us for a lively, hands-on afternoon outdoors, centered around the crackling heat […]
Italian Demonstration, Dinner & Opera with Chef Lucrezia Cannito from Florence, Italy! Awaken your senses! Once again, Lucrezia Cannito, founder of “Opera in The Kitchen” is is traveling all the way from Florence, Italy to share her passion for authentic Italian cooking and music with members of Epicurean Santa Barbara! Lucrezia, the dynamic force behind […]