Mind, Body, Spirit, Food With Cookbook Author, & Recipe Developer Nicki Sizemore Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes acclaimed chef, educator, and author Nicki Sizemore all the way from New York for an inspiring morning demonstration and conversation celebrating her new book, Mind, Body, Spirit, Food. Part cookbook, part meditation, this deeply nourishing work invites home cooks […]
Italian Demonstration, Dinner & Opera with Chef Lucrezia Cannito from Florence, Italy! Awaken your senses! Once again, Lucrezia Cannito, founder of “Opera in The Kitchen” is is traveling all the way from Florence, Italy to share her passion for authentic Italian cooking and music with members of Epicurean Santa Barbara! Lucrezia, the dynamic force behind […]
Cheese & Charcuterie with Tina Lebar Join us for a beautifully curated cheese & charcuterie experience! Part tasting, part education, and deeply grounded in craft. We’re delighted to welcome Tina Lebar, co-owner of Paradise Pantry, for an afternoon devoted to exceptional cheese and the skills behind a truly great board. Paradise Pantry has earned its […]
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Mateo Rogers & Baker Brittney Yracheta Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Mateo Rogers & Baker Brittney Yracheta of Paso Robles to the TRUST Kitchen! Chef Mateo, former head chef at The Hatch and Momotaro Ramen, is a native of California’s fertile Central Valley, brought his culinary expertise to Paso Robles following […]
Wood-Fired Pizza Class with Chef Arturo Ruiz We did the math…Chef Arturo has rolled, fired, and perfected over 100,000 pizzas in his career. Yes, you read that right. If you want to learn how to make amazing pizza, this is your guy! Join us for a lively, hands-on afternoon outdoors, centered around the crackling heat […]
Italian Demonstration, Dinner & Opera with Chef Lucrezia Cannito from Florence, Italy! Awaken your senses! Join us for a fun-filled evening with Chef Lucrezia Cannito, who is traveling all the way from Florence, Italy to share her passion for authentic Italian cooking with members of Epicurean Santa Barbara! Lucrezia, the dynamic force behind Opera in […]
Olive Oil Tasting & Pairing with Elise Magistro of Luretík Elevate your understanding of extra virgin olive oil with a curated tasting led by expert Elise Magistro founder of award-winning Luretík Olive Oils, estate grown in Santa Ynez. Have you ever wondered how to evaluate the quality of olive oil? Or which variety to choice […]
Join us for an evening with Andy Neja of Cairjn Wines ESB Welcomes winemaker Andy Neja of Cairjn Wines for our final Winemaker Event of the year! Cairjn, pronounced like “karn”, is derived from the word, "cairn" which means "a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark." The founder, Andy […]
Whiskies of America & The Foods to Boot "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough" – Mark Twain Wise words from a wise man… whisky is one of the most popular alcohols in the world. And In the wide world of American whisky, there are many classifications, styles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Risotto Perfected with Chef Andrea Girardello Few dishes compare to a bowl of creamy, tender, perfectly cooked risotto! At a casual evening with ESB Members and Chef Andrea Girardello from Aperitivo Wine Bar (and formerly Biltmore's Tydes restaurant), learn how to make authentic Italian risotto! From the rice to the aromatics, wine, and diverse flavors, […]
Braise the Meat! with Chef Justin West It is winter in Santa Barbara. It's cold. There's only one thing to do in this blustering 52 degree weather; and that is....Make a braise....A tender, warm, melt-in your mouth braise ...The fork-tender meat, sauce coating the spoon, the warm aroma enveloping your kitchen...Nothing beats the comfort and […]
Experience the fine and rare wines of Mt. Veeder! Karen Crouse, owner of Mt. Veeder Magic Vineyards, will be featuring four Napa wineries who produce wine in the Mount Veeder Appellation (Napa Valley). Some of these wines are already listed as sold out, or have been offered to ESB exclusively. Wines will be available for purchase […]
Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food! On a warm fall afternoon, taste a variety of Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food! Savor Bhelpuri, Tandoori, Spicy Shrimp, Vegetable Bhajias with chutney and more, while enjoying the company of those who also appreciate layers of flavor and spice! The Gin & Tonic, a “veddy British […]
ESB + Coterie Club Spanish Wine & Sherry Luncheon The stars align as the culinary rebels of The Coterie Club team up with Epicurean Santa Barbara for an exploration of Spanish wines & sherries paired with Chef Nick’s Creative cuisine! This afternoon culinary experience will be a 6-course meal featuring Chef Nick Bodden’s creative and globally […]
2 Legends, 12 Wines, 1 Fellowship Dinner! This is an evening that will go down in Central Coast wine history. Having just Jim Clendenen from Au Bon Climat or Adam Tolmach from The Ojai Vineyard by themselves would be a magical night, but having them both together — which was Jim’s idea! — is incredibly […]
Put your palate to the test at ESB’s Blind Wine Tasting & Fellowship dinner! Guests will come together to enjoy a “Fellowship Dinner”, where each guest brings a food item (starter, side, or entree) to share family style…i.e. Potluck and sit down blind wine tasting of 6 red Rhone varietal wines. Members will gather, taste […]
Join ESB members for an educational and delicious evening with Chef Michelle Aronson as she demonstrates the science behind fresh cheesemaking, and master the surprisingly straightforward techniques for making farm fresh cheeses in your own home! Together attendees will make butter, creme fraiche (which each guest will get to take home in jars provided), ricotta, […]