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 […]
~ EpicureanSB ~ Summer Pizza Party It's time for a Summer Pizza Party! Join us for an evening of food and fun where Chef Arturo Ruiz, the Pizza Slinging Master from FireBrick, (and Chef Amy’s Colleague from Industrial Eats) brings his ovens and skills to Santa Barbara. Picture Freshly baked Pita bread served with creamy […]
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 […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Efe Onoglu Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Guest Efe Onoglu to the TRUST Kitchen! Read more about Chef Efe in Noozhawk’s article by ESB Member Rob Reade here! The Cuisine.... Featuring “flag-less” cuisine: food that celebrates family, culture, and history of the Mediterranean in lands that span Greece, Turkey, Morocco, and more, […]
Tokyo-Italia Dinner Chef Amy is harnessing her love of both Japanese and Italian cuisine in a dinner exploring the combination of both Food cultures! Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey where the elegance of Japanese precision meets the rich, comforting flavors of Italian tradition in our unique fusion dinner experience In this intimate 5 Course dinner, […]
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 […]
Mezcal & Oaxacan Dinner Experience "Sip it! Don't shoot it!" - Mezcal Proverb Mezcal has swiftly risen to prominence in today’s cocktail scene, but to fully appreciate its intricate nuances, diverse styles, and traditional production methods, one must taste these agave-based spirits in their purest form. Join us as Beverage specialist William Terry returns for […]
Join us for an evening with Andy Neja of Cairjn Wines ESB Welcomes winemaker Andy Neja of Cairjn Wines for our final Winemaker Event of the year! Cairjn, pronounced like “karn”, is derived from the word, "cairn" which means "a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark." The founder, Andy […]