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 and operated from 2008-2016, which was beloved among many ESB Members. Julienne is also where Chef PA Tremblay chopped the block! Chef Justin was also the […]
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 Service that delivers locals the highest quality sustainable seafood, sourced directly from local fishermen. ESB Founder, Chef Amy Baer Robinson will host this culinary demonstration, which will […]
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 and progressive evening, guests will taste 9 different Samsara wines side by side in 3 flights, journeying through vineyards and vintages in a vertical and […]
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 by side tasting of both common, and lesser-known cuts of beef! A steakhouse menu will will be so much easier to read after attending this […]
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 for a seated dining experience with the Eleven Eleven team and Chef Robin Goldstein. The dinner will feature 6 of their incredible wines, including Laki's […]
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 Italy's lesser known Italian wine regions and their culinary traditions. This will be a 5 star experience tasting menu and wine pairing! The dinner will […]
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 […]
Italian Wine and Food Paired with Selections from Italian Opera, Piano Solos and 4-handed duets by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Titov, and more! Join us for the return on Bistro Musicale! An evening that blends chef-crafted food and wine with exquisite musical performances from world class music artists. This is an intimate multi-sensorial experience, and opportunity to […]
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 be seated together in Bell's heated outdoor, covered patio. The pricing includes the 5-Course tasting menu (with multiple options), tax, gratuity, corkage, and shared bottles […]
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, and Spain, Chef Robin's cuisine will highlight the bounty of the Central Coast and deliciously prepared seafood and poultry. Robin lived in the Andalusian region of […]
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, […]
Join us for an evening with Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre ESB is delighted to showcase some of the most unique wines in all of the central coast produced by none other than Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre! Between the rare Ugni Blanc (commonly used in cognac) and the deep and exquisite selection […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner We are excited to announce the return of ESB's First TRUST Dinner guest chef, Chef Justin Werner, now the Executive Chef at TRUST in Santa Ana, CA. Originally from New York Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He spent half a decade working at […]
A Very Vegetarian-Indian Evening ESB member and culinary master Judy Astbury is sharing her Indian heritage and culinary refinement with an unforgettable evening of Vegetarian Indian cuisine- Don't be fooled...While there may be no lamb, chicken or seafood, there will be plenty of spice, flavor, textures and incredible diversity... In this intimate engagement, 14 guests […]