Join Judy Astbury to learn elegant and approachable French techniques, and enjoy small plates and adult beverages. Guests will observe how to create classic dishes such as Pâte à Choux (Gougeres), Poulet au Sauté, (Breaded, sautéed chicken cutlet) Mother Sauces (Mornay and Béchamel), and of course, quintessential Soufflé Au Chocolat.
The ESB Founders are leading guests on a one of a kind wine experience in Paso! From Friday, February 8th to Sunday, February 10th, a small group of ESB members will visit 7 top-rated wineries in Paso Robles. Several of these wineries, including "members only" wineries like Law, Denner, Torrin, and L’Aventure, are planning special […]
Celebrate February 14th with two essential Valentine’s day traditions: Champagne and Oooey Gooey, Cheese… No, Not Fondue, but Raclette!…Ah, two of Europe’s Greatest imports tangled together for a ESB Valentine’s day Rendezvous…How lovely….and delicious. Start the evening off with a tasting of boutique Champagnes and cremants, hand-selected by ESB founders and board members (all available […]
Food Writer and Cookbook Author Georgia Freedman is leading ESB members on a unique culinary and cultural tour by preparing recipes from her newest cookbook: Cooking South of the Clouds—Recipes and Stories from China's Yunnan Province. As the Managing Editor for the award-winning food magazine Saveur, Georgia and her husband lived in the Yunnan Province […]
The Perfect Blend: Italian Spirit + California Flavor Chef’s Table with Chef Massimo Falsini, featuring Winemaker Alison Thomson of L.A. Lepiane Wines From farm to kitchen...join us for a special Chef's table dinner...At this exclusive member’s only event, Michelin Starred Chef Massimo Falsini is collaborating with ESB once again to offer members an immersive and […]
The sounds of a piano and distant conversation swell as you walk towards an unmarked entrance...Candles are flickering, wine is flowing, aromas of sensory delights wafting in the air….welcome, my friends…to... The Coterie Club! The Coterie Club is an underground restaurant pop-up founded by Nick Bodden whose events range from Fine dining avant-garde, to mid-century […]
Hear ye, hear ye! Epicurean Santa Barbara is bringing Chef Drew Terp’s sensational burgers to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It is known that Pico in Los Alamos offers delicious upscale comfort food 5 nights a week. It is also known that Sunday night is reserved for Drew Terp’s Burger Night! On Sunday, April 14th, […]
Hear ye, hear ye! Epicurean Santa Barbara is bringing Chef Drew Terp’s sensational burgers to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It is known that Pico in Los Alamos offers delicious upscale comfort food 5 nights a week. It is also known that Sunday night is reserved for Drew Terp’s Burger Night! On Sunday, April 14th, […]
Hear ye, hear ye! Epicurean Santa Barbara is bringing Chef Drew Terp’s sensational burgers to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It is known that Pico in Los Alamos offers delicious upscale comfort food 5 nights a week. It is also known that Sunday night is reserved for Drew Terp’s Burger Night! On Sunday, April 14th, […]
Hear ye, hear ye! Epicurean Santa Barbara is bringing Chef Drew Terp’s sensational burgers to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It is known that Pico in Los Alamos offers delicious upscale comfort food 5 nights a week. It is also known that Sunday night is reserved for Drew Terp’s Burger Night! On Sunday, April 14th, […]
Hear ye, hear ye! Epicurean Santa Barbara is bringing Chef Drew Terp’s sensational burgers to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It is known that Pico in Los Alamos offers delicious upscale comfort food 5 nights a week. It is also known that Sunday night is reserved for Drew Terp’s Burger Night! On Sunday, April 14th, […]
Hear ye, hear ye! Epicurean Santa Barbara is bringing Chef Drew Terp’s sensational burgers to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It is known that Pico in Los Alamos offers delicious upscale comfort food 5 nights a week. It is also known that Sunday night is reserved for Drew Terp’s Burger Night! On Sunday, April 14th, […]
Step aside , gentlemen, this event is for the ladies... Back by popular demand is another Women’s only wine tasting! This time, we are featuring single varietal white wines! Science has proven that women have better palates than men, but sometimes in the midst of a group setting, women don’t have the opportunity to show […]
ESB is collaborating with 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. Local, sustainably-caught seafood is not easy to find in stores in Santa Barbara. […]
Relax and "Wine Down" with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Mizza Artisan Pizza & Italian Cuisine. Event cost includes buffet of Mizza’s artisan pizzas, pastas, salads and other signature dishes. Beverages can be purchased at the no-host bar (cash preferred!). ESB will have a private room and an outside bar area; […]
Take a journey to Santa Maria with ESB members and learn about the famous Bien Nacido Vineyard. Want an excursion for Memorial Day Weekend? Here’s an idea… Imagine wandering through a blossoming vineyard in the warmth of an early summer afternoon with a winemaker and master sommelier as your guides. As you take in the […]
Chef Massimo Falsini is designing an incredible six-course tasting menu exclusively for ESB members! This special dinner is be limited to 12 guests and will feature dishes specifically crafted for this event, inspired by Chef’s tenures in Michelin rated restaurants around the world. Every single element of the dinner is locally sourced to showcase the […]
ESB is bringing the award-winning wines of Australia to Santa Barbara! Mollydooker Wines is located in the beautiful scenic McLaren Vale wine region, which is one of Australia's oldest wine regions and home of some the most iconic wines. They are known for producing some of the highest rated Rhone varietal wines in the world. Robert […]
…Where balance in winemaking is part of an inspired movement toward the new-old-school Napa! Epicurean Santa Barbara is excited to feature its first Napa Winery: Young Inglewood of St. Helena! Young Inglewood is known for their old world non-interventionist winemaking practices, and the estate's signature character in their Bordeaux varietals is transformed into wines of […]
Gather round for a summer pizza party! We’ll have two pizza ovens cranking out homemade pizzas, calzones, and other treats, and Topa Topa will be showcasing three of their popular brews! Don’t like beer? That’s fine- it’s BYOB as well! Bring youR favorite bottle or beverage to enjoy or share during the event. And stay […]