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 […]
Epicurean SB "Seasonal Supper" Join us for Chef Amy's Inaugural Seasonal Supper, a dinner highlighting the season's bounty through a delicious 4 course plated meal. Starting with an amuse bouche, followed by a starter, main and ending with a dessert, these dinners are the perfect balance between a casual dinner and upscale dining experience. Chef […]
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, […]
Epicurean SB Seasonal Supper Good Health Gathering! Ah, the new year! A time to renew and recharge, and return to a daily routine with healthy habits after the busy and indulgent holiday season. In celebration of the New Year, Chef Amy's Seasonal Supper will feature a healthier multi-course dinner suitable for those striving to […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner Chef Peter McNee We are excited to announce the First TRUST Dinner guest chef of 2023, Chef Peter McNee, Executive Chef of Convivo in Santa Barbara whose beautiful, bright delicious food has a strong Mediterranean influence. Chef Peter's food is best described as 'Nomad Italian' as it strays from traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from […]
Be My ESB Valentine! Celebrate Valentine's Day the Epicurean SB way...with the foods that celebrate "l'amour". Starting with passed bites from Oysters to Strawberries to Foie Gras, and ending with a buffet of delicious Valentine's Day inspired food to enjoy with friends & significant others...Oh, and there will be champagne...LOTS of champagne! Start the evening […]
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 us for an in-person repeat of this stellar event, which includes and Booker and My Favorite Neighbor Tasting, Culinary Demonstration, and Seated dinner! Taste through […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner Chef Tyler Peek & Ryan Simorangkir Join us as we feature Sama Sama's MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award Chefs Tyler Peek and Ryan Simorangkir for our next ESB TRUST dinner. Sama Sama is known for its flavorful Southeast-Asian-inspired cuisine from regions such as Bali and beyond. With roots ranging from Southern BBQ to the spice-filled, colorful […]
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 […]
Wood-Fired Oven Dinner Experience a wood-fired oven dinner- up close and personal! EpicureanSB's Chef Amy Baer and FireBrick's Arturo Ruiz are joining forces to offer guests a unique dinner with with a focus on wood-fired cooking! At this in an outdoor 'culinary theatre' set-up, the ovens are front and center. You'll observe everything from whole […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Drew Terp! ESB’s next TRUST Dinner will feature another 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 opened […]
¡Vino de d'Italia! Italian Wine Dinner Time to immerse yourself in the world of Italian Wine and Food! After a memorable evening of Spanish Wines, Wine Importer Mike Miller is returning to Santa Barbara to take guests on a journey through Italy's notable wine regions. This will be another night to remember! Starting with classic […]
Fall for Burgers & Barrels As summer winds down and fall is upon us, let's continue to soak up the California Sun through an evening of two of our favorite things: burgers and wine! (Who are we kidding? This is Santa Barbara...We don't even look at our fall sweaters until November!) ...But anyway, back to […]
ESB's Taste of Japan Amy and Keith recently traveled through Japan for two weeks. They tasted everything from the freshest Blue Fin Tuna directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market, to Japanese Udon in a hidden Osakan Alley, to a multi-course Kaiseki at the 3-Michelin Star Ryugin in Tokyo's Ginza District, to Rare Japanese Whiskey and […]
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, […]
Midnight in Paris In 1959, a chef names Paul Gineste de Saurs created the menu in a brasserie called ‘Le Relais de Venise-Son Entrecôte’ in Paris. It was a single course menu; sophisticated and elegant: comprising of a walnut salad, sirloin steak served with a pan sauce and golden thin-cut French fries, as well as […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner Clark Staub Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos! Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Guest Chef Clark Staub of Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos! Known for incredible pizzas and fresh, locally sourced cuisine, Chef Clark has helmed 10 dinners for Outstanding in the Field, and has cooked at the Coachella Music […]
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 […]