Dumplings All Day! …Well, not all day, but for an afternoon! ESB Founder Amy Baer Robinson will lead guests through a hands-on dumpling experience! Dumplings, dumplings and more dumplings! With two fillings, two folding techniques, two sauces, and two cooking techniques, guests will learn tricks to make the perfect dumpling, and will put their skills […]
Crafting Greek Mezze with Chef Robin Goldstein! Chef Robin Goldstein returns with more delicious recipes and stories of her travels...this time she is featuring Greece and the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean mezze! "Mezze" means small plates for sharing; often thought of as appetizers, but with the fresh exuberant flavors and vast assortment, mezze can be […]
Blind Syrah Tasting & Dinner Explore the world of Syrahs (shiraz too!) through a blind tasting of 8 wines in a safe outdoor setting! Learn about this luscious full-bodied varietal, and taste through the various regions and styles, and discover your favorites among a selection of 100% Syrahs without the bias of labels, or price. […]
Food & Wine of Italy's Campania Region "I am head over heels about the food and wine of Campania! From made-that-morning bufala mozzarella to eggplant parmesan, fritto misto, to drooling over ragu Napoletana. And then there's the wine! The noble, incredibly age-worthy and enigmatic Fiano and Taurasi; as well as Piedirosso, Falanghina, Greco di Tufo […]
Once you visit this zoo... you may just discover that you are the animal in a cage! On Halloween Weekend, join members for a truly unique and intimate theatrical experience....Transport yourself to Central Park, NYC where you'll hear the distant sounds of saxophone, and partake of Halloween-inspired New York bites and adult beverages in a […]
Blind Tasting & Dinner ~ Cabernet Sauvignon of Paso Robles Explore the Cabernet Sauvignons of Paso (a few Napas too!) through a blind tasting of 8 wines in a safe outdoor setting! Yes, your heard it right!...Cabernet Sauvignon and its band of blended brothers is a prime time varietal in Paso. The quality, style, value and […]
Join ESB for an evening with Nick Elliot of Nicora Wines For our final Winemaker Evening of 2020, ESB is featuring Nick from Nicora Wines, who recently became a member of the '100-Point' club! This holy grail of wine ratings was lauded to his 2018 Slide Hill Single-Vineyard Syrah, from Doug Wilder of Purely Domestic Wine […]
Blind "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"of Paso Tasting & Dinner Explore the "Châteauneuf-du-Pape" of Paso Robles through a blind tasting of several Rhône Blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) in a safe outdoor setting! Learn all about the diversity and beauty of these thriving central coast varietals and how they compare to their French roots. Taste through some of the best Paso […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner ESB's First TRUST Dinner features Orange County based Chef Justin Werner, the Executive Chef at Porch and Swing in Irvine, CA. Originally from New York Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He spent half a decade working at Craft for Tom Colicchio where he gained […]
Fast, Easy Comfort Food at Home Sometimes, after cleaning your home, doing your taxes, or enjoying your lasted binge-worthy show or new movie release, you just want to order your favorite comfort foods; whether it be pizza, pasta or your go-to Asian takeout. But what if you had a collection of some simple, fast, and […]
Join ESB for an evening with Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards For our first Winemaker Evening of 2021, ESB is featuring Anthony Yount from Dinner Vineyards, whose 2016 Dirt Worshipper was listed as #18 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2019. Come taste why Wine Spectator has named Denner wine one of the top 20 in the world […]
The age-old technique of sausage making! Chef P.A. Tremblay joins ESB once again to share the age-old technique of sausage making! Learn about the the spices, herbs, casings and the techniques to making sausages with the old-world traditions. With the right tools and Chef P.A.'s tips and tricks, you too, can make sausages on your […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Massimo Falsini ESB’s Second TRUST Dinner will feature Michelin Starred Chef Massimo Falsini, the Executive Chef of Caruso's at Rosewood Miramar Resort in Montecito, CA. From a family of charcutiers, Massimo began his culinary training at the age of 16 in Felice a Testaccio, a historical Roman Trattoria, and spent his youth […]
Spanish Tapas with Chef Robin Goldstein Tapas are a beloved culinary tradition in Spain, and these diverse and flavorful appetizers can be enjoyed any time of day. Chef Robin lived in the Andalusian region of Spain for 5 years, and will share stories, dishes, and recipes from her time in the region. Come taste and […]
Sine Qua Non (also known as SQN), known for its Rhône style blends, has become an international sensation and one of the most collected California wine labels. Winemaker Manfred Krankl started with a vision and a lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success. Sine Qua Non wine is the only American label to […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef P.A. Tremblay ESB's May 1st TRUST Dinner will feature hometown favorite Chef PA Tremblay! For the first time ever, Chef PA is creating his own 6-Course dream dinner for our members. Many of you are familiar with Chef PA through his charismatic demonstrations of locally sourced seafood, his beautiful Italian braises and ragus […]
Amy's Oaxacan Experience Stories and Secret Dishes from One of Mexico's most Vibrant Culinary Regions Join ESB Founder Amy Baer Robinson as she shares the dishes, beverages and stories from her time in Oaxaca. Learn about the sacred Mole Negro and how it ties into the traditions of the Zapotec culture, and taste the unique […]
"Goldbelly Extravaganza" Dinner Since the pandemic many of the country's top restaurants have taken "delivery" to the next level, by offering their legendary dishes to order via the site Goldbelly. This site ships the dish to you, (usually frozen), with specific re-heating and execution instructions from the restaurants. After testing the site with some of our […]
An evening with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek A benchmark winemaker in West Paso Robles, Cris Cherry captains a beautiful vineyard and produces "straight-up and just stunning wine," as Jeb Dunnuck so eloquently put it when giving 97 points to the 2017 Villa Creek This Way That Way. Villa Creek presents wines of fruit, minerality, earth and soul handcrafted […]
ESB Happy Hour at El Encanto! To all members and friends...we are so excited to announce ESB's first happy hour in over a year! This Happy Hour will be hosted at Belmond El Encanto, who has graciously offered ESB one of their private picturesque venues! It's time to bring members together in a casual, social setting (respecting […]