November 2018
Grill Master Demo & Dinner with Ferno Grills
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 burning and slow cook to perfection. Ferno Grills is a new local Santa Barbara company! We invite all "Grillmasters" (and Grill-Rookies) to try out the…
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An Evening with Michelin Starred Chef Massimo Falsini
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 guests, and shares personal stories about his cooking, travels, and experience working in some of the highest rated restaurants around the world. ESB will provide…
Find out more »January 2019
Epicurean Culinary Test Kitchen
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, but haven’t found the time or occasion to make them! The ESB Test Kitchen gives chefs the opportunity to test a new interesting recipe in the company…
Find out more »Wild Game Meat Dinner with Chef Drew Terp
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 is that it is one of the most healthiest meats available. It's very low in cholesterol, calories, and is very lean (low in fat). It's…
Find out more »February 2019
Elegant French Cooking Made Easy
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.
Find out more »Champagnes, Cremants and Raclette
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 for purchase). The sparkling wines are from highly rated purveyors from the Champagne region, with many producers who are certified from the European Union as…
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