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 […]
Olive Oil Tasting & Pairing with Elise Magistro of Luretík Elevate your understanding of extra virgin olive oil with a curated tasting led by expert Elise Magistro founder of award-winning Luretík Olive Oils, estate grown in Santa Ynez. Have you ever wondered how to evaluate the quality of olive oil? Or which variety to choice […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Marco Longinotti Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Marco Longinotti of SY Kitchen and Nella Kitchen and Wine Bar to the TRUST Kitchen! For this dinner, Chef Marco Longenetti, partner and chef de cuisine from Nella kitchen and bar and SY kitchen will be joining us for the dinner! Chef Marco Longinotti […]
Saint K Wines Tasting Party Santa Barbara A celebration of bold beginnings and sinful discoveries. Our boutique winery offers beautiful, limited production wines from Santa Barbara and Paso Robles poised to make your palate tingle! We’ve got some amazing news to share! Epicurean co-founder Keith and his brother-in-law Matt have just purchased Saint K Winery, […]
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 to plan out meals in advance, or are timid to try new recipes or techniques…But as Epicureans, we have standards, and still require something satisfying […]
Sparks & Sushi! Celebrate Valentine’s Day (well, Saturday) the ESB Way – This year, we’re turning Valentine’s Day Weekend into a sparkling celebration of food, wine, and good company at our Sparks & Sushi event The ESB team is bringing together two of Chef Amy’s greatest loves: sushi and sparkling wine! (An unexpected, but perfect […]
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, and easy formulas for delicious sauces, you’ll make ‘Pasta Night’ will become on the favorite evening of the week! In small groups we’ll create the […]
Epicurean SB Exotic Gardens Orchid Dinner at The International Orchid Show ESB is teaming up with the International Orchid Show! Join ESB members and guests for a magical evening where Chef Amy will prepare an exquisite four-course dinner set in a breathtaking orchid-filled oasis at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The experience not only includes an […]