"ESB Dinner Party" Founders Amy Baer and Keith Robinson are launching a new series of dinners, we fondly call “ESB Dinner Party”. Chef Amy will prepare some of her favorite dishes, a mix of shared and individually plated courses that change for each dinner party event. As always with Amy’s cuisine, we’ll start the evening […]
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 […]
Whiskies of America & The Foods to Boot "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough" – Mark Twain Wise words from a wise man… whisky is one of the most popular alcohols in the world. And In the wide world of American whisky, there are many classifications, styles […]
Hands-on Ricotta Gnocchi Class Learn to make the lesser known (but no less delicious) pillowy and supple Ricotta Gnocchi! At this part hands-on, part demonstration class, students will be guided through the entire gnocchi process, from making the dough, to rolling, boiling and tossing, (and eating) these delicious morsels. The class will be led by […]
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 […]
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, […]
Italian Demonstration, Dinner & Opera with Chef Lucrezia Cannito from Florence, Italy! Awaken your senses! Join us for a fun-filled evening with Chef Lucrezia Cannito, who is traveling all 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 […]
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 […]
The Secrets of Cioppino Revealed A generous, wine-kissed seafood stew meant to be eaten with bread, spoons, and zero restraint. Ahh...Cioppino! The rich, comforting, rustic seafood stew simmered in a […]
Cheese & Charcuterie with Tina Lebar Join us for a beautifully curated cheese & charcuterie experience! Part tasting, part education, and deeply grounded in craft. We’re delighted to welcome Tina […]
The Secrets of Cioppino with Chef Amy Baer A generous, wine-kissed seafood stew meant to be eaten with bread, spoons, and zero restraint. Ahh...Cioppino! The rich, comforting, rustic seafood stew […]
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 […]