Poultry Butchery Chef PA Tremblay at SBMS Kitchen! In celebration of completion of the SBMS kitchen, ESB is hosting its first event with Chef PA Tremblay: hands on poultry butchery! Learn how to easily break down a chicken or duck into thighs, breasts and wings! A great skill for the home chef and just in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Ceviche Skills & Thrills! Using our fresh local catches, and Central Coast produce, learn the easy, fun, and rewarding technique to making authentic ceviche! In this hands on class in small groups, guests will make two types of ceviche, pico de gallo, guacamole, cowboy caviar, and even homemade tortilla chips! From picking the freshest fish, […]
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, […]
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, […]
Bodega De Edgar E2 Vertical Tasting In 2018 ESB welcomed its first Paso Robles Winemaker to Santa Barbara...That gentleman was Edgar Torres of Bodega de Edgar, a winemaker whose passion for Spanish winemaking, family and his Hispanic heritage are prominent in his wines. And now, four and a half years later, ESB is hosting a Vertical […]
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 Cookbook Test Kitchen: Ad Hoc At Home by Thomas Keller Ever fall in love with a new cookbook, wishing you could cook several of its recipes at once? Well now's your chance! In our Cookbook Test Kitchen, we'll feature a cookbook, prepare several of its recipes in small groups, and end with a family style […]
¡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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
¡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 […]
Let's enlighten our palates with a Blind Wine Tasting! Perfect for beginners, novices, and educated wine enthusiasts alike, this seated tasting will highlight Rhone Varietals from different regions around the world. Led by member, advisor and wine lover Jeremy Allen, Members will gather, taste three single varietals (alongside wine friendly bites); learn the differences between […]
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 […]
Sockeye Salmon Demonstration with Chef PA Tremblay Salmon is a seafood favorite favorite! But while many of us default to Scottish, King, or Steelhead (Trout); a lesser known variety is Sockeye Salmon, known for its clean flavor, lean protein, unique reddish color and sustainable fishing practices within the industry. Intrigued? Join us and learn from […]
Day Trippers Wine Tasting and Lunch in Los Olivos Join us for a day of group wine tastings and lunch in Los Olivos! The Epicurean team has curated a special day for club members and a great half day getaway into Wine Country. The day will start at 11:00am @ Dragonette, where the tasting room […]
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 […]