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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Secrets In the Sauce! A Zoom-based cooking demo Well we're all cooped up at home, with many of us cooking on a regular basis, challenging ourselves with new recipes, working with what's available in our pantry & freezer, and, really... just trying to make the best of the situation. I'm sure we've all learned a […]
IMPRESSIVE & EASY! ...Did we mention delicious too? (Well that's a given.) In this hour long Zoom class ESB Co-Founder Amy Baer will demonstrate techniques for 3 incredibly easy recipes that will amaze your friends, loved ones, and yourself! Whether as a treat for yourself, a stay-at-home date night with a spouse, or a physical-distancing […]
Jacob Toft Wine Tasting Join us for a Wine Tasting with Club favorites, Jacob and Kelly Toft! As businesses are now open in Santa Barbara, we are excited to offer both remote (Zoom) and in person registrations for the Jacob Toft Wine Tasting! How does it work? The Virtual Tasting Experience (ideal for 2 people): On […]
Crafting a Moroccan Meal with Chef Robin Goldstein An outdoor, summer-inspired demonstration cooking class and dinner that is informative, stunning, and delicious! Learn new recipes and techniques, featured in Robin's new cookbook, as she prepares a meal inspired by her travels and living abroad! Over the years, Robin has developed and fine-tuned her California-Mediterranean cooking style, […]
Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany More than any other region in Italy, Tuscany has captured the hearts and palates of Americans. What’s so complicated about it? It’s just Sangiovese, right? With over 45 designated areas of origin and 278 different grapes grown there, 14 of which are different kinds of Sangiovese; Tuscany is far from […]
Dish Up The Perfect Date! Featuring Samsara Wines & Epicurean Santa Barbara At a private residence setting with ocean views limited to 12 guests, taste through Samsara's current and library vintages with Winemaker Matt Brady and Sommelier Lily Hays, and observe and enjoy an elegant three-course dinner by ESB Founder, Amy Baer Robinson. A perfect […]
Join us for an evening with Orion Stang of Dilécta Wines Live In-person & Virtual Experience! In Person...This event is open to 10 guests. Guests will have a designated space at the venue, and ESB will provide individually plated bites and cheeses to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in […]
Private 4-Seat Winemaker Dinner Orion Stang of Dilécta Wines Following the live Dilécta wine tasting. Join Orion for an even more exclusive and elevated experience with a 5-Course Wine dinner, limited to 4 guests. ESB Founder Amy Baer Robinson will design with Orion (who also has a culinary background) a dinner featuring beautiful flavors of […]
Authentic Farm to Farm-Table! Trent Shank of Bear & Star and Fess Parker Farm Take a day trip into the valley, and experience true Farm to Table luncheon, limited to 10 guests with Chef (and Farmer) Trent Shank. Located at the Fess Parker farm (50 min from the city, in the midst of wine […]
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 […]