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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an evening with Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines Join us for our final winemaker evening of the year with Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines! Kick off the Chrismahanukwanzakah season with an evening of fine wines, delicious passed appetizers, and great company! Tercero Wines focusses around a wide range of Rhone varietals, while […]
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 […]
Join us for an evening with Duncan Harmon of Terre et Sang ESB is excited to debut one of Santa Barbara County's most exciting wineries to come online in recent years! The mother and son duo (Dalita and Duncan Harmon) are ready to carry the torch for SB that Paso has been doing so well […]
ESB Cookbook Test Kitchen: Eater: "100 Essential Restaurant Recipes" Cookbook 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 meal […]
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 […]
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 […]
ESB Happy Hour Join Members and Friends at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective for beverages, snacks and good company. This event will have a no-host bar, and food will also be available for purchase. Santa Barbara Wine Collective will be offering a variety of local wines by the glass, (or bottle), and canned beer options. […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner ESB is excited to welcome back guest chef, Chef Justin Werner, Executive Chef at TRUST in Downtown Santa Ana, CA, and winner of Food Network's "Chopped" for our next ESB Trust dinner! Originally from New York Chef Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He […]
"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 […]
French Food and Wine Experience Join ESB founders Keith Robinson and Chef Amy for an exclusive culinary and oenologic journey through France. Limited to a gathering of only 12 guests, this intimate soirée promises to captivate, entertain, and indulge any aspiring Francophile. Under ESB's curation, guests will savor a meticulously chosen array of French varietals […]
Quebecois (French-Canadian) Hot Pot Feast Chef PA Tremblay Join us for a one-of-a-kind event this summer as Chef PA Tremblay reimagines traditional French fondue and Chinese Hot Pot into... …The Quebecois (French-Canadian) Hot Pot Feast! This small group dining experience blends both culinary traditions to create an original concept unlike anything you’ve had before! Imagine […]
Fancy Farmer Winemaker Dinner Jacob & Kelly Toft of Toft Wines Get ready for an evening filled with delectable wine, scrumptious food, and endless fun alongside the beloved duo, Jacob and Kelly Toft! Indulge in a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Amy Baer accompanied by 8 magnificent Toft wines with a special focus on the beloved […]