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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]