April’s sun-kissed days have returned to Santa Barbara and it is time to start planting! Join ESB member Kim Natzel as she demonstrates her tried and true techniques for growing a fruitful crop of tomatoes. Find out how and why bone meal, fish heads and eggshells assist in the growth of our favorite nightshade. Kim will […]
Step aside , gentlemen, this event is for the ladies... Back by popular demand is another Women’s only wine tasting! This time, we are featuring single varietal white wines! Science has proven that women have better palates than men, but sometimes in the midst of a group setting, women don’t have the opportunity to show […]
ESB is collaborating with Chef P.A. Tremblay to host a culinary demonstration on how to store, prep and cook seafood sourced through Get Hooked, a Community Supported Fishery Service that delivers locals the highest quality sustainable seafood, sourced directly from local fishermen. Local, sustainably-caught seafood is not easy to find in stores in Santa Barbara. […]
Join members and guests at Santa Barbara's newest Cocktail Garden, the Glass House. The Glass House features incredibly creative cocktails that are complex and inventive, as many feature infused spirits, lesser known liquors, and several executions involve crowd-pleasing smoking apparatuses, siphons, and beautiful glassware. Their menu also includes craft beer and wine. For the ESB open […]
Chef P.A. Tremblay, Chef de Cuisine at Julienne & SBMS Culinary Department, will demonstrate and describe each element of ramen construction: including the rich, flavorful bone broth, the, umami-rich tare, roasted pork, sous vide egg, and several creative garnishes. Learn how each element is integral to the final product, and at the end of the […]
Relax and "Wine Down" with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Mizza Artisan Pizza & Italian Cuisine. Event cost includes buffet of Mizza’s artisan pizzas, pastas, salads and other signature dishes. Beverages can be purchased at the no-host bar (cash preferred!). ESB will have a private room and an outside bar area; […]
Take a journey to Santa Maria with ESB members and learn about the famous Bien Nacido Vineyard. Want an excursion for Memorial Day Weekend? Here’s an idea… Imagine wandering through a blossoming vineyard in the warmth of an early summer afternoon with a winemaker and master sommelier as your guides. As you take in the […]
Chef Massimo Falsini is designing an incredible six-course tasting menu exclusively for ESB members! This special dinner is be limited to 12 guests and will feature dishes specifically crafted for this event, inspired by Chef’s tenures in Michelin rated restaurants around the world. Every single element of the dinner is locally sourced to showcase the […]
ESB is bringing the award-winning wines of Australia to Santa Barbara! Mollydooker Wines is located in the beautiful scenic McLaren Vale wine region, which is one of Australia's oldest wine regions and home of some the most iconic wines. They are known for producing some of the highest rated Rhone varietal wines in the world. Robert […]
…Where balance in winemaking is part of an inspired movement toward the new-old-school Napa! Epicurean Santa Barbara is excited to feature its first Napa Winery: Young Inglewood of St. Helena! Young Inglewood is known for their old world non-interventionist winemaking practices, and the estate's signature character in their Bordeaux varietals is transformed into wines of […]
Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Djinn Library Bar at the Hotel Californian. Celebrate the return of Santa Barbara's warm summer afternoons with ESB members and guests over wine, cocktails and small bites at Hotel Californian's newest bar! Event registration includes a spread of light appetizers such […]
Join Sommelier Jessica Garver of The Monk’s Table, and Riccardo Molinero, owner of Bordiga Spirits from Cuneo, Italy, for an afternoon tasting of skillfully crafted vermouths, followed by elegant cocktails. Learn about the history and production of these wines and spirits, and taste their aromatic, complex, and vivid flavors. Start with a welcome aperitivo of […]
Join Member Kim Natzel to learn how to make homemade jam with summer fruits, and then participate in a hands on demonstration of jarring and canning. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with this easy process, you’ll be able to preserve your own jams, pickles, jelly, salsas, and even BBQ sauces! Start the afternoon off with a […]
Our first “Santa Barbara Wine Legend” is Lane Tanner! Few winemakers are more colorful than Lane Tanner — and we’re not just talking about her hair, which is often dyed in vibrant hues of orange and purple. Known by many as “Bette Midler in a Bottle,” she’s a jukebox of hilarious and poignant stories about […]
Gather round for a summer pizza party! We’ll have two pizza ovens cranking out homemade pizzas, calzones, and other treats, and Topa Topa will be showcasing three of their popular brews! Don’t like beer? That’s fine- it’s BYOB as well! Bring youR favorite bottle or beverage to enjoy or share during the event. And stay […]
Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, July 24th from 5-7pm at The Monarch Restaurant in the Montecito Inn. Event cost includes appetizers and passed hors d'oeuvres. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Valet and Street parking available. Menu Sourdough Bread & Butter ‘Nduja sausage, […]
French-Canadian Brunch with Chef P.A. Tremblay! Chef P.A. is sharing his French-Canadian heritage with ESB members through a beautiful summertime Brunch! The meal will start with a culturally inspired beverage and will continue with a partially plated, partially family style meal. It will showcase the flavors of Chef P.A.’s childhood, finessed with his formal culinary training […]
2 Legends, 12 Wines, 1 Fellowship Dinner! This is an evening that will go down in Central Coast wine history. Having just Jim Clendenen from Au Bon Climat or Adam Tolmach from The Ojai Vineyard by themselves would be a magical night, but having them both together — which was Jim’s idea! — is incredibly […]
Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, August 14th from 5-6:45pm at the Manor Bar in Rosewood Miramar Resort. Event cost includes appetizers. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Valet and Street parking available. The Manor Bar provides wine, handcrafted cocktails, spirits, and delectable hors […]
Roll it! Fill it! Fold it! An Afternoon of Filled Pasta-Making with Chef Tiziano of Mosto Crudo Join members for an afternoon of hands-on pasta making, rolling, cutting, filling, and stuffing (and of course, tasting!) Chef Tiziano Fioretti of Mosto Crudo will start the afternoon with an appetizer and basic pasta dough demonstration, and then […]