What's Your Beef? Hanger, Ribeyes and Flanks, oh my! Ever wonder what the real difference is in these cuts of meat? Now is the time to learn in this side by side tasting of both common, and lesser-known cuts of beef! A steakhouse menu will will be so much easier to read after attending this […]
Eleven Eleven Wine Dinner ESB could not be more excited to host a member favorite, all the way from Napa Valley: Eleven Eleven Wines by winemaker Kirk Venge! Join us for a seated dining experience with the Eleven Eleven team and Chef Robin Goldstein. The dinner will feature 6 of their incredible wines, including Laki's […]
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 […]
Diet Mythbusters! In a new series of events, ESB is collaborating with Registered Dietician Gerri French, RS, RDN, CDE to offer members events supporting a sustainable healthy lifestyle. It's the new year and the perfect time to dial in some new healthy eating habits! But with so much information out there, how do you know […]
Italian Wine and Food Paired with Selections from Italian Opera, Piano Solos and 4-handed duets by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Titov, and more! Join us for the return on Bistro Musicale! An evening that blends chef-crafted food and wine with exquisite musical performances from world class music artists. This is an intimate multi-sensorial experience, and opportunity to […]
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 […]
1-Star Michelin Dining Experience at Bell's in Los Alamos! Seating is limited to 8 guests! Join us for a 1-Star Michelin Dining Experience at Bell's in Los Alamos!ESB members will be seated together in Bell's heated outdoor, covered patio. The pricing includes the 5-Course tasting menu (with multiple options), tax, gratuity, corkage, and shared bottles […]
Filipino Favorites with Joanna Lawlor Chef Joanna Lawlor will lead members through the flavor-packed, diverse dishes of Filipino Cuisine! At this outdoor, family style dinner, Joanna will share her favorite Filipino dishes, alongside family stories, and cultural significance behind the cuisine! Bring your appetite and culinary curiosity! Guests will enjoy just such dishes as Chicken Adobo, […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Robin Goldstein! We are excited to feature Chef Robin for the 1st Trust Dinner of 2022. Known for her vibrant, Mediterranean flavors with influence from Greece, Morocco, and Spain, Chef Robin's cuisine will highlight the bounty of the Central Coast and deliciously prepared seafood and poultry. Robin lived in the Andalusian region of […]
Risotto Perfected with Chef Andrea Girardello Few dishes compare to a bowl of creamy, tender, perfectly cooked risotto! At a casual evening with ESB Members and Chef Andrea Girardello from Aperitivo Wine Bar (and formerly Biltmore's Tydes restaurant), learn how to make authentic Italian risotto! From the rice to the aromatics, wine, and diverse flavors, […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner We are excited to announce the return of ESB's First TRUST Dinner guest chef, Chef Justin Werner, now the Executive Chef at TRUST in Santa Ana, CA. Originally from New York Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He spent half a decade working at […]
A Very Vegetarian-Indian Evening ESB member and culinary master Judy Astbury is sharing her Indian heritage and culinary refinement with an unforgettable evening of Vegetarian Indian cuisine- Don't be fooled...While there may be no lamb, chicken or seafood, there will be plenty of spice, flavor, textures and incredible diversity... In this intimate engagement, 14 guests […]
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, […]
Join us for Bistro Musicale! An evening that blends chef-crafted food and wine with exquisite musical performances from world class music artists. This is an intimate multi-sensorial experience, and opportunity to experience... ...the two most del ectable art forms in complete harmony: Food & Music! International Concert Pianist and La Piazza Founder, Jacopo Giacopuzzi will […]
Barrels & BBQ with Chef Justin West Chef Justin West is back for a special treat! It's BBQ time in Santa Barbara, and this time we'll be firing it up west coast style with influences from the South, Midwest, Oregon and California! Mark your calendar for a delicious summer feast! We'll have BBQ staples like Smoked Brisket Ribs, Chicken, […]
Pair With Chef Rachel Wine Dinner! Chef Rachel Ponce specializes in creating exquisite dinners where the wine list is the source of inspiration for the dishes! In this exciting 6-Course, 6 bottle dinner, experience wine pairings through Chef Rachel's unique and provocative perspective... Rather than featuring similar flavors or aromas found in the wine; which […]
Group Dining at The Rare Society Steakhouse! Join us for a Group Dining Experience at the newly opened Rare Society Steakhouse in the Funk Zone! Here's your opportunity to experience the restaurant, taste several of the menu items such as their Truffle butter Parker house rolls, 40-Day Dry Aged NY Strip, and Wood Fired […]
Sangiovese in the Heart of Tuscany Join us for a side-by-side tasting of 8 stellar wines of Tuscany to Piedmont, comparing the age, style, and varietal alongside a multi-course Tuscan inspired dinner. Epicurean Santa Barbara is exploring the regions of Northern Italy with a selection of 8 wines curated by our own longtime member Henry Chaney. […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Amy Baer ESB's next Trust dinner will feature Chef Amy Baer Robinson, Founder of Epicurean Santa Barbara. A California native who lived in New York City for over a decade, Amy’s culinary style features classic flavors and techniques of Italy, France and the Mediterranean, with a dash of inspiration from Asian […]
¡Vino de España! Spanish Wine Dinner Time to immerse yourself in the world of Spanish Wine and Food! Spanish Wine Importer Mike Miller will lead guests through Spain's notable wine regions such as Ribero Del Duero, Rioja, Penedas and Cava. Alongside these Spanish wines guests will enjoy a dinner comprised of classic and modern takes […]