Amy's Oaxacan Experience Stories and Secret Dishes from One of Mexico's most Vibrant Culinary Regions Join ESB Founder Amy Baer Robinson as she shares the dishes, beverages and stories from her time in Oaxaca. Learn about the sacred Mole Negro and how it ties into the traditions of the Zapotec culture, and taste the unique […]
"Goldbelly Extravaganza" Dinner Since the pandemic many of the country's top restaurants have taken "delivery" to the next level, by offering their legendary dishes to order via the site Goldbelly. This site ships the dish to you, (usually frozen), with specific re-heating and execution instructions from the restaurants. After testing the site with some of our […]
An evening with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek A benchmark winemaker in West Paso Robles, Cris Cherry captains a beautiful vineyard and produces "straight-up and just stunning wine," as Jeb Dunnuck so eloquently put it when giving 97 points to the 2017 Villa Creek This Way That Way. Villa Creek presents wines of fruit, minerality, earth and soul handcrafted […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Drew Terp! ESB's next TRUST Dinner will feature none other than ESB Favorite...Chef Drew Terp! Chef Drew has cooked in and helmed at Michelin-Starred kitchens from Napa […]
Chef Massimo and The Proper Bolognese! {Note Updated Start Time} For the first time, Chef Massimo Falsini is leading a demonstration for ESB members... Learn the age-old tradition of Tagliatelle […]
Cocktails & Canapés A proper drink! Whether you enjoy the classic Old Fashioned, French 75, or Negroni, allow us to take your appreciation of cocktails to the next level. With the introduction of more obscure bitters and liquors, allow ESB to introduce you to the latest trends in mixology, while learning a bit about the […]
Join us for an evening with Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co. Site Wines is the smallest winery ever to be featured at an ESB wine event. The owner and winemaker is Jeremy Weintraub and he produces just 400 cases a year. Yes, that's correct - just 4,800 bottles! Jeremy is the acclaimed head winemaker […]
ESB Happy Hour ~ "Wine Down" On a glorious summer afternoon, enjoy a glass of wine (or two...), with fellow ESB members at a special private residence of one of our very own members. The ESB team will be sharing their favorite wines from top Santa Barbara and Paso Robles wineries, alongside Cheese, Charcuterie, Antipasti and more! […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin West! ESB's next TRUST Dinner will feature Chef Justin West! Chef Justin West is best known as the Chef/Owner of Julienne, a French-Californian inspired restaurant he opened […]
Get hooked on Seafood! ESB is resuming it's collaborations with Get Hooked to host a culinary demonstration on how to prepare seafood sourced through Get Hooked, a Community Supported Fishery […]
Progressive Vertical-Horizontal Wine Experience & Dinner Samsara Wine Co. We're taking over the winery, a first for Epicurean SB ~ 11 wines and a barrel tasting! In this awesome immersive […]
Exploring Chateauneuf du Pape Wines ESB is taking a deep dive into Chateauneuf du Pape wines (white and red) with a selection curated by our own longtime member Henry Chaney. We will be tasting through several flights of old world Rhone wines comparing the different blends, producers, subregions and age. The educational tasting will be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ESB Holiday Happy Hour Celebrate the holidays with members and guests at Venus In Furs, a contemporary wine bar nestled downtown with natural wines, cocktails and provisions. Purchase a glass and a bite, then catch up with friends old & new, and hear more about ESB's plans for 2022! (No host bar and food) The […]
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 […]
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 […]