Celebrate February 14th with two essential Valentine’s day traditions: Champagne and Oooey Gooey, Cheese… No, Not Fondue, but Raclette!…Ah, two of Europe’s Greatest imports tangled together for a ESB Valentine’s day Rendezvous…How lovely….and delicious. Start the evening off with a tasting of boutique Champagnes and cremants, hand-selected by ESB founders and board members (all available […]
Join Judy Astbury to learn elegant and approachable French techniques, and enjoy small plates and adult beverages. Guests will observe how to create classic dishes such as Pâte à Choux (Gougeres), Poulet au Sauté, (Breaded, sautéed chicken cutlet) Mother Sauces (Mornay and Béchamel), and of course, quintessential Soufflé Au Chocolat.
Venture into the world of Exotic meats with Chef Drew of Pico Restaurant, Los Alamos! Chef Drew will feature a multi-course meal of ambitious preparations of wild game meats such as elk, bison, reindeer, pheasant, boar and grouse specifically for ESB members. There are many benefits in eating game meats...one of the main benefits […]
Introducing the Epicurean Culinary Test Kitchen In keeping with our mission of providing food and wine education, Epicurean Santa Barbara is creating the Epicurean Culinary Test Kitchen! This culinary workshop brings together 5-6 intermediate to advanced home cooks who will each create a dish based on a chosen recipe. Think of all the recipes you wish you could make, […]
An Evening with Santa Barbara’s Newest Michelin Starred Chef, Massimo Falsini. This is an exclusive opportunity to meet Chef Massimo Falsini, who has just joined our community to oversee the culinary operation of a Luxury Oceanside Resort. Be the first to meet and sample Chef Massimo's award-winning cuisine! Join us as Chef prepares appetizers for […]
Join ESB Members in a causal setting as Ferno Grills demonstrates their new gas grill that takes outdoor grilling to the next level. Enjoy grilled meats, vegetables and more as founder, Peck Euwer and his team demonstrates the fire-wheel technology that lets you adjust the height of your burners—and the flame—so you can fast cook without […]