January 2020
Food and Wine of the Alpine
Food and Wine of the Alpine Come explore the food and wines from the tiny magical, mountainous area of Alto Adige. Nestled in the very steep foothills of the Dolomiti alps, this region produces some of the most complex white and interesting red wines of Italy, along with incredible cheese and dishes like fried sage leaves, baked mushroom crespelle (crepes), priest stranglers (green gnocchi) in butter sauce, venison with berries, and more. Chef PA Tremblay is creating an incredible 6…
Find out more »February 2020
Luncheon with Hydrobiologist Elisabeth Muhr
Meet an Icon in Hydrobiology and Environmental Engineering: Elisabeth Muhr! Hallstein Water co-founder Elisabeth Muhr is a passionate advocate for global drinking water improvement and an acknowledged expert in hydrobiology. Join us for an intimate luncheon, where you will personally meet Elisabeth, and hear her story of how she went from championship golfing to the founder of Hallstein Water; a natural, sustainable source of drinking water in its purest form. Learn about the importance of hydration, Ph, and mineral content…
Find out more »[NOW OPEN] Poof! ESB at the Magic Castle Cabaret!
Join us on a night out at the Magic Castle Cabaret! On select nights throughout the year ESB will attend the Magic Castle Caberet and experience the incredible magic provided by world class magicians! Like the Magic Castle Hollywood, founders Milt and Arlene Larsen designed this unique private club to transport guests to a timeless era of old world elegance. This is limited to 6 guests, and upon entrance there is a $25 fee and a two-drink minimum (no-host bar).…
Find out more »Brunch Favorites Perfected with Chef Trent
Take your brunch to the next level! In this demonstration style class led by Chef Trent Shank of the Bear & Star, learn how to maximize flavor with the ultimate brunch classics, upgraded to offer utmost deliciousness! Learn easy techniques and tips to master four classic brunch favorites in a relaxed and fun setting, and leave with the inspiration and knowledge to try some of the easy techniques and modern versions of these dishes! IN sure brunch fashion, start with…
Find out more »[NOW OPEN] ESB Open House @ Finch & Fork
Open House at Finch & Fork’s Bar at the Canary Hotel! Join members and guests for an Open House at Finch & Fork’s Cocktail Bar @ the Canary Hotel! Enjoy craft cocktails by Mixologist George Piperis, like the the Romero Lemon, with Del maguey vida mezcal, grilled lemon, rosemary, all-spice, or enjoy a French 75, or glass of wine with Happy Hour pricing at the no-host bar. Come with your event ideas and share them with the team! We are…
Find out more »Winemaker Evening: Arnaud Fabre of Benom Wines
Join us for an evening with Arnaud Fabre of Benom Wines! For our first Winemaker evening, ESB is featuring Benom Wines in Paso Robles, a small production boutique winery located in Tin City. Winemakers Arnaud and brother Guillaume come from a family of grape growers and winemakers. After 24 years in Narbonne, he moved to Bordeaux. Both regions famous for their wines, but are also very different from each other. It requires some grape growing and winemaking experience to switch from…
Find out more »Bistro Musicale: Italian Wine Dinner and Music of Italian Cinema
Bistro Musicale: Italian Wine Dinner paired with Music from and Inspired By Italian Cinema Join us for the first collaboration with La Piazza and experience an evening that blends Chef-Crafted, Sommelier-helmed 3 course wine dinner with musical performances from world class music artists. This is intended to enhance the music through an intimate multi-sensorial experience. ...The two most delectable art forms in complete harmony: Food and Music! Wine will be provided by sommelier Jessica Garver from The Monk's Table and the food will be…
Find out more »March 2020
[NOW OPEN] Get Hooked: Spring Seafood Demo & Dinner
Get hooked on Seafood! Once again ESB is collaborating with Get Hooked Seafood and 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. Chef P.A. Tremblay will lead the demonstration which will include appetizers and entrees featuring the fresh catch courtesy Get Hooked. This spontaneous, and (partially) improvised interpretation of the…
Find out more »April 2020
[SAVE THE DATE] Winemaker Evening: Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co.
Join us for an evening with Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co. Site Wines is a very small and quite rare winery making just 300 cases annually. The winemaker/owner, Jeremy Weintraub, who is also the head winemaker at Adelaida, sources his fruit from Santa Barbara County, and achieves a remarkable purity and intensity in his wines. Despite the low case volume, Site wines are to be found on a few wine lists of Michelin 3-starred restaurants including the French Laundry in Napa…
Find out more »[SAVE THE DATE] Dumplings All Day!
Dumplings All Day! …Well, not all day, but for an afternoon! Chef Mia Dittmann (formerly Chef de Cuisine of Julienne) 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 as a class will put their skills to practice! We’ll fold, pinch, and stuff stuff these little morsels of goodness, cook them up, eat as…
Find out more »[SAVE THE DATE] Crafting a Moroccan Meal with Chef Robin Goldstein
Crafting a Moroccan Meal with Chef Robin Goldstein A demonstration and partial hands-on cooking class that is informative, playful and delicious! Learn new recipes and techniques, featured in her new cookbook: knife skills, and prepare a meal together with the assistance of Chef Robin! Through her travels and living abroad for a number of years, she has developed and fine-tuned her California-Mediterranean cooking style, with an emphasis on spice and flavor. Moroccan cuisine is unique in many ways, as it…
Find out more »May 2020
[SAVE THE DATE] Indigenous Foods of Southern Mexico
Explore the Indigenous Foods of Southern Mexico Chef Nick Gerbhardt spent 6 months traveling through the remote regions of southern Mexico including Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guerrero, Veracruz and the Yucatán; residing in small towns and absorbing the culture, recipes, and history of the regions. Enjoy tequila-based cocktails, refreshing regional beverages, and through a multi-course dinner, Chef Nick will share stories and authentic cuisine from his travels using the best ingredients of central coast.
Find out more »[SAVE THE DATE] Winemaker Evening: McPrice Myers
Join us for an evening with McPrice "Mac" Myers! McPrice 'Mac' Myers is a local legend, and has been crafting high-expression wines of balance, value, and place since 2002. A lifelong, self-proclaimed "food and wine geek,” Mac sources his fruit from both his own estate and elsewhere. He has sought out some amazing fruit and is increasingly being recognized by the critics. His passion for unique sites in Paso Robles and California's Central Coast, combined with his meticulous attention to detail…
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