Mastering Bistro Burgers & Frites! Chef Jeff King of A to Z Cooking school and Chef Amy Baer Robinson of EpicureanSB are joining forces to demonstrate a most delicious evening of Bistro style hamburgers, and crispy French Fries (aka frites). Up your burger game with the skills to make the perfect, juiciest burger and crispiest, […]
Bodega De Edgar E2 Vertical Tasting In 2018 ESB welcomed its first Paso Robles Winemaker to Santa Barbara...That gentleman was Edgar Torres of Bodega de Edgar, a winemaker whose passion for Spanish winemaking, family and his Hispanic heritage are prominent in his wines. And now, four and a half years later, ESB is hosting a Vertical […]
Join us for 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 experience... ...the two most del ectable art forms in complete harmony: Food & Music! International Concert Pianist and La Piazza Founder, Jacopo Giacopuzzi will […]
Barrels & BBQ with Chef Justin West Chef Justin West is back for a special treat! It's BBQ time in Santa Barbara, and this time we'll be firing it up west coast style with influences from the South, Midwest, Oregon and California! Mark your calendar for a delicious summer feast! We'll have BBQ staples like Smoked Brisket Ribs, Chicken, […]
Pair With Chef Rachel Wine Dinner! Chef Rachel Ponce specializes in creating exquisite dinners where the wine list is the source of inspiration for the dishes! In this exciting 6-Course, 6 bottle dinner, experience wine pairings through Chef Rachel's unique and provocative perspective... Rather than featuring similar flavors or aromas found in the wine; which […]
Group Dining at The Rare Society Steakhouse! Join us for a Group Dining Experience at the newly opened Rare Society Steakhouse in the Funk Zone! Here's your opportunity to experience the restaurant, taste several of the menu items such as their Truffle butter Parker house rolls, 40-Day Dry Aged NY Strip, and Wood Fired […]
Sangiovese in the Heart of Tuscany Join us for a side-by-side tasting of 8 stellar wines of Tuscany to Piedmont, comparing the age, style, and varietal alongside a multi-course Tuscan inspired dinner. Epicurean Santa Barbara is exploring the regions of Northern Italy with a selection of 8 wines curated by our own longtime member Henry Chaney. […]
ESB Social (Friday) Kick off Labor Day weekend with ESB members! New to the club? Want to catch up with your OG member friends? Come on by! Spend some time with ESB members and founders Amy and Keith Robinson. Grab a glass and bite, and bid farewell to the summer season with good company! We'll offer […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Amy Baer ESB's next Trust dinner will feature Chef Amy Baer Robinson, Founder of Epicurean Santa Barbara. A California native who lived in New York City for over a decade, Amy’s culinary style features classic flavors and techniques of Italy, France and the Mediterranean, with a dash of inspiration from Asian […]
Group Luncheon at The Dutchess Join us for a Group Luncheon at The Dutchess, Ojai's newest bakery and Burmese-themed restaurant! Here's your opportunity taste several of the Burmese influenced menu items, as well as their famous baked goods with ESB members. ESB founders Keith & Amy Robinson will choose a menu suited to attendees' preferences. Guests […]
ESB Cookbook Test Kitchen: Ad Hoc At Home by Thomas Keller Ever fall in love with a new cookbook, wishing you could cook several of its recipes at once? Well now's your chance! In our Cookbook Test Kitchen, we'll feature a cookbook, prepare several of its recipes in small groups, and end with a family style […]
¡Vino de España! Spanish Wine Dinner Time to immerse yourself in the world of Spanish Wine and Food! Spanish Wine Importer Mike Miller will lead guests through Spain's notable wine regions such as Ribero Del Duero, Rioja, Penedas and Cava. Alongside these Spanish wines guests will enjoy a dinner comprised of classic and modern takes […]
ESB 5 yr Anniversary Social Hour Join us for a casual holiday 5 year Anniversary Social Hour with members and guests! Connect with members old and new over appetizers, wine, beverages and celebrate Santa Barbara's unique food and beverage social club! It is because of our members that we have thrived through fires, shutdowns, pandemics […]
Epicurean SB "Seasonal Supper" Join us for Chef Amy's Inaugural Seasonal Supper, a dinner highlighting the season's bounty through a delicious 4 course plated meal. Starting with an amuse bouche, followed by a starter, main and ending with a dessert, these dinners are the perfect balance between a casual dinner and upscale dining experience. Chef […]
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. […]
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 […]