Join us for an evening with Mark Adams of Ledge Vineyards Mark makes exceptional and approachable Rhone wines while farming his own home vineyard on the west side of Paso. Musician turned winemaker, he is taking critics and consumers by storm, quickly blazing a trail to stardom. Beginning as Saxum's first-ever employee, he has become […]
Chef's Table with Justin Werner: A Night of Luxurious Bites Cast off your worldly cares and celebrate the earth's abundant delicacies through a dinner unlike no other, featuring Chef Justin Werner of Trust in Santa Ana, CA. A this intimate 10-person chef's kitchen table dinner, Chef Justin will feature luxury ingredients such as lobster, foie gras, […]
Epicurean SB Seasonal Supper Good Health Gathering! Ah, the new year! A time to renew and recharge, and return to a daily routine with healthy habits after the busy and indulgent holiday season. In celebration of the New Year, Chef Amy's Seasonal Supper will feature a healthier multi-course dinner suitable for those striving to […]
Group Dining at YOICHI'S: 8 Course Kaiseki Meal 懐石料理 KAISEKI Join ESB members for a Kaiseki-Style Japanese Meal at Yoichi's. Attendance is limited to 8 guests. Kaiseki refers to a multi-course Japanese meal that is dependent on the seasonal produce. Often considered to be the haute cuisine of Japan, each course of the Kaiseki style is […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner Chef Peter McNee We are excited to announce the First TRUST Dinner guest chef of 2023, Chef Peter McNee, Executive Chef of Convivo in Santa Barbara whose beautiful, bright delicious food has a strong Mediterranean influence. Chef Peter's food is best described as 'Nomad Italian' as it strays from traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from […]
Be My ESB Valentine! Celebrate Valentine's Day the Epicurean SB way...with the foods that celebrate "l'amour". Starting with passed bites from Oysters to Strawberries to Foie Gras, and ending with a buffet of delicious Valentine's Day inspired food to enjoy with friends & significant others...Oh, and there will be champagne...LOTS of champagne! Start the evening […]
Wine, Dinner + Demo: Booker Vineyards + Snake River Farms Wagyu Chef Amy recently was recently featured in a virtual wine tasting with Booker Vineyards and Snake River Farms. Join us for an in-person repeat of this stellar event, which includes and Booker and My Favorite Neighbor Tasting, Culinary Demonstration, and Seated dinner! Taste through […]
ESB's BOBO Brunch! What is Bobo, you ask..? Surprisingly, It has nothing to do with Star Wars. Instead, it is short for "Bourgeois-Bohemian" or "one who espouses bohemian values but appreciates the bourgeois lifestyle". ...And that's where our BOBO Brunch comes in. Chef Amy and her team invite guests to indulge in an extra special brunch […]
ESB April Happy Hour Join the Epicurean team, fellow members and guests for a spring time Happy Hour at an awesome gallery downtown! Although ESB centers itself around culinary experiences, we are first and foremost a social club, so come and meet fellow members and member guests while enjoying wine, food and good conversation! All […]
"Cult" Syrahs of The Central Coast Experience some of the most sought after “Cult” wines in the world right here from our own backyard: Sine Qua Non, The Third Twin, Next of Kyn, Fingers Crossed and Andremily. Never before have the entire Manfred Krankl Family Wines been tasted side by side along with two special […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner Chef Tyler Peek & Ryan Simorangkir Join us as we feature Sama Sama's MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award Chefs Tyler Peek and Ryan Simorangkir for our next ESB TRUST dinner. Sama Sama is known for its flavorful Southeast-Asian-inspired cuisine from regions such as Bali and beyond. With roots ranging from Southern BBQ to the spice-filled, colorful […]
Winemaker(s) Evening: Chris Kiranbay & Cameron Stoffel Saint K & Ultima Tulie Wines At this event we break all boundaries and bring you two incredibly talented and charismatic winemakers who represent the cornerstone of Paso's winemaking spirit with the best boutique small production wines that overdeliver on value and quality. Join us for an evening […]
Sous Vide Demonstration Intrigued by Sous Vide cooking? Wondering if you should invest in another kitchen tool? Here is your opportunity to quell your curiosity! In this demonstration style event and dinner, Chef Amy will showcase the modern chef's favorite gadget through preparations of vegetables, seafood, and red meat; demonstrating the process from beginning to […]
Wood-Fired Oven Dinner Experience a wood-fired oven dinner- up close and personal! EpicureanSB's Chef Amy Baer and FireBrick's Arturo Ruiz are joining forces to offer guests a unique dinner with with a focus on wood-fired cooking! At this in an outdoor 'culinary theatre' set-up, the ovens are front and center. You'll observe everything from whole […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Drew Terp! ESB’s next TRUST Dinner will feature another ESB Favorite…Chef Drew Terp! Chef Drew has cooked in and helmed at Michelin-Starred kitchens from Napa (Auberge du Soleil) to New York City (Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, Masa and BarMasa), to Spain (under Chef Pedro Subijana at Akelare). He also opened […]
ESB Brunch Social @ Live Oak Cafe Join Epicureans for Brunch! Come meet friends old and new at Like Oak Cafe, known for its delicious, classic breakfast and brunch fare! The pricing is a deposit that includes your choice of entree from the full menu as well as beverage, tax, and gratuity. Guests are responsible […]
¡Vino de d'Italia! Italian Wine Dinner Time to immerse yourself in the world of Italian Wine and Food! After a memorable evening of Spanish Wines, Wine Importer Mike Miller is returning to Santa Barbara to take guests on a journey through Italy's notable wine regions. This will be another night to remember! Starting with classic […]
Fall for Burgers & Barrels As summer winds down and fall is upon us, let's continue to soak up the California Sun through an evening of two of our favorite things: burgers and wine! (Who are we kidding? This is Santa Barbara...We don't even look at our fall sweaters until November!) ...But anyway, back to […]
Let's enlighten our palates with a Blind Wine Tasting! Perfect for beginners, novices, and educated wine enthusiasts alike, this seated tasting will highlight Rhone Varietals from different regions around the world. Led by member, advisor and wine lover Jeremy Allen, Members will gather, taste three single varietals (alongside wine friendly bites); learn the differences between […]
ESB's Taste of Japan Amy and Keith recently traveled through Japan for two weeks. They tasted everything from the freshest Blue Fin Tuna directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market, to Japanese Udon in a hidden Osakan Alley, to a multi-course Kaiseki at the 3-Michelin Star Ryugin in Tokyo's Ginza District, to Rare Japanese Whiskey and […]
