BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Epicurean Santa Barbara - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://epicureansb.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Epicurean Santa Barbara REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20221209T173729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T215050Z UID:10000228-1675359000-1675369800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Peter McNee DESCRIPTION:ESB “TRUST” Dinner\nChef Peter McNee\n\nWe 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 other cultures’ cooking\, but at its soul remaining thoroughly Italian. Following an extremely successful culinary career at award winning restaurants in the Bay Area\, Chef Peter opened Convivo in 2016\, a staple of Santa Barbara’s culinary scene! \n \nThe Cuisine…\nThis experience will be a multi-course dinner including both individual and shared plates all full of variety\, color and flavor drawing from Morocco\, Portugal\, Spain\, and a touch of France! It wouldn’t be a Trust dinner without beautiful wines\, so bring your favorites to pair! Let Chef Peter share with you dishes crafted specifically for this event.  Food allergies will be accommodated at chef’s discretion. Please include in notes. \n \nAbout Chef…\nAfter graduating college\, McNee left his home state of Minnesota for California to pursue a career as a chef in San Francisco. While attending culinary school he worked at famed Stars and later at Tra Vigne in Napa Valley. Not satisfied with his stateside teachings\, Peter embarked on a yearlong culinary pilgrimage to Italy to cook with the ‘nonna.’ While living with host families\, cooking and traveling throughout the country\, he fell in love with Italian food and culture. Returning to the Bay Area\, he was drawn to iconic restaurateur Larry Mindel\, the founder of Il Fornaio restaurants\, and his shared passion for Italy. As Executive Chef at Poggio\, McNee and owner Mindel formed a lasting friendship and partnership. The restaurant has earned multiple 3-star reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle and placement within the coveted “Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area” rankings each year since 2008. At the tome Poggio was included in the 2016 Michelin Bib Gourmand list for the San Francisco bay area. In 2016 Chef Peter opened Convivo restaurant and bar at the Santa Barbara Inn\, 901 East Cabrillo Boulevard. Convivo\, whose name means ‘to come together’ and is the root word for the Latin term for ‘feast.’ McNee describes his style of food for Convivo as ‘Nomad Italian.’ “The foundation – our soul – is Italian but our destination is Santa Barbara and the menu draws from different styles and traditions along the way.” \n \nWhat is a “Trust” Dinner?\nA trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (5+ Courses)\, where guests put their trust into the Chef\, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests\, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like\, or look like. This is part of the experience\, and part of the fun. \nWhat we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us\, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. Their biographies and the event description will provide sufficient details about the dinner; (for example: Mediterranean\, Modern\, or Vegetable-driven). The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance\, so we can notify the chef of dietary restrictions\, and answer any questions regarding the dinner. \nTrust dinner are BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder\, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner\, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit! \n \n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-trust-dinner-chef-peter-mcnee/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TrustDinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20221209T165756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T154856Z UID:10000230-1673719200-1673726400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB Seasonal Supper ~ "Good Health Gathering!" DESCRIPTION:Epicurean SB Seasonal Supper\nGood Health Gathering!\n  \nAh\, 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 scale back their calorie count\, while still enjoying flavorful food and the pleasures of eating out. There will still be cheese\, bread\, red meat\, (all in moderation)….and there will also be kale. \n“January flavors always bring to mind juicy citrus\, crispy greens and lighter fare; but our chilly days still call for something warm\, comforting\, and filling (especially as we wean ourselves off of holiday indulgences!). At this Seasonal Supper\, expect to see all the above as I’ll feature seafood\, leaner cuts of meats\, alongside inviting\, aromatic herbs and spices.”\n-Chef Amy \nSeasonal Suppers highlight 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 Amy will feature the local\, seasonal ingredients through her favorite techniques\, flavors\, and is always excited to share her creations with ESB Members! And of course\, it’s BYOB! \nM E N U: \nAmuse \nSeared Scallop with Truffled Edamame & White Soy  \nFirst \nTurkey and Smoked Pork Terrine with Accoutrements\n \nMain \nGrilled Baharrat Spiced Chicken Thigh \nTurmeric Coconut Broth\, Market Vegetables & Yam Noodles \nKeto Flatbread \nDessert \nFrozen Meringue Parfaits with Lime-Ginger Curd & Filo Krispies \n     URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-seasonal-supper-good-health-gathering/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Octo2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20221007T172810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T160451Z UID:10000225-1667588400-1667595600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB's Seasonal Supper DESCRIPTION:Epicurean SB “Seasonal Supper”\nJoin 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 Amy will feature the local\, seasonal ingredients through her favorite techniques\, flavors\, and is always excited to share her creations with ESB Members! And of course\, it’s BYOB! (Attending the Anniversary Social Hour? Consider staying for this dinner!) \n“As we approach fall and the holiday season\, I’d like to reenvision some classic holiday dishes. Take the noble turkey\, usually a centerpiece and main at Thanksgiving; in this case I’ll give it the Italian treatment and use it as the base of a ragu\, served over sweet potato gnocchi. Green beans? Take them out of the casserole\, and into the salad bowl (which I believe they prefer)…Just a few teasers as to the direction of this dinner. I’m hungry\, and I hope you are too!” \n-Chef Amy  \n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esbs-seasonal-supper/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1185.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T190000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20221007T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T165441Z UID:10000224-1667581200-1667588400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB 5 year Anniversary Social Hour DESCRIPTION:ESB 5 yr Anniversary Social Hour \nJoin 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 and have continued to foster friendships through fun\, educational\, and always delicious food & wine events! Wish to stay for dinner? Following the social hour is Chef Amy’s Seasonal Supper! \nHere’s a few photos from our last 5 years!   URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-5-year-anniversary-social-hour/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Beer,Celebration,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5-Yrs-ESB-Horizontal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220715T172021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T153120Z UID:10000086-1663351200-1663360200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Amy Baer DESCRIPTION:ESB “TRUST” Dinner: Chef Amy Baer\nESB’s next Trust dinner will feature Chef Amy Baer Robinson\, Founder of Epicurean Santa Barbara. \nA 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 cuisine. \nAs a Chef Amy has had incredible opportunities to work alongside many award-winning chefs. In 2020 she was part of Wolfgang Puck’s culinary team for the 92nd Governor’s Ball and Oscars Red Carpet\, and staged at Evan Funke’s renowned restaurant Felix. Most recently she interned with Chef Justin Werner of Trust/Detention in Santa Ana\, who’s resume includes Noma while it held the title of “Best Restaurant In The World”\, Craft for Tom Colicchio\, and Thomas Keller’s Per Se. Amy has continued he work in the. Central Coast as a private chef and artistic director for Epicurean Santa Barbara. She loves the traditions of the the old world\, and thrives on implementing contemporary techniques and creating full flavors and unique dishes that delight and enlighten her guests. \nThe Cuisine….\nThis experience will be a multi-course dinner\, with 6 courses of shared plates featuring Amy’s mix of classic\, modern and international cuisine. Expect to see a variety of locally sourced produce\, as well seafood\, pasta\, and red meat\, and definitely multiple dessert courses; all with fresh and delectable flavors. \nWhat is a “Trust” Dinner?\nA trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (5+ Courses)\, where guests put their trust into the Chef\, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests\, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like\, or look like. This is part of the experience\, and part of the fun. \nWhat we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us\, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. Their biographies and the event description will provide sufficient details about the dinner; (for example: Mediterranean\, Modern\, or Vegetable-driven). The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance\, so we can notify the chef of dietary restrictions\, and answer any questions regarding the dinner. \nThis Trust dinner is BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder\, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner\, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit! \nAs these are specialized menus\, modifications are politely declined. But please include any serious food allergies in your registration notes. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-trust-dinner-chef-amy-baer/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TrustDinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220809T124333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T124333Z UID:10000088-1662138000-1662147000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB Social (Friday) DESCRIPTION:ESB Social (Friday)\nKick off Labor Day weekend with ESB members! \nNew 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 a variety of local wines\, beer\, non-alcoholic beverages\, and appetizers. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-social-sept22/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/4_Wines-In.-Cooler.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220706T193210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220723T145620Z UID:10000084-1661536800-1661545800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Sangiovese in the Heart of Tuscany DESCRIPTION:Sangiovese in the Heart of Tuscany\nJoin 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. \nIn 3 separate flights experience how Italy’s most popular red wine grape evolves in bottles sourced from two of its best known wine areas: Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. \nThe first flight will feature the young\, currently available vintages of 2015-2018; followed by flight two of similar wines from 2006-2007. In each of these there will be a Chianti Classico\, a Tuscan IGT and a Brunello from regions such as Fattoria di Felsina\, Marchesi Antinori\, Agricola Querciabella\, Talenti\, and Ciacci Piccolomina will be poured. \nThe final flight deviates from the all-Sangiovese theme by including the Nebbiolo grape from Barolo. Experience how two vintages from 1999-2001 enter their mature years.  Here we will compare a Brunello: 2001 Castelgiocondo Riserva with a Barolo 1999: Aldo Conterno Granbussia. \nThe dinner will he helmed by Chef Amy Baer Robinson\, with each flight accompanied by a course of delicious Italian cuisine. \n More information to come! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/stellar-wines-of-northern-italy/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/italian-wine-labeling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220522T154040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T155051Z UID:10000083-1658685600-1658696400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Pair With Chef Rachel Wine Dinner! DESCRIPTION:Pair With Chef Rachel Wine Dinner!\nChef Rachel Ponce specializes in creating exquisite dinners where the wine list is the source of inspiration for the dishes! \nIn this exciting 6-Course\, 6 bottle dinner\, experience wine pairings through Chef Rachel’s unique and provocative perspective… \nRather than featuring similar flavors or aromas found in the wine; which can detract from the wine and change its flavor profile\, she chooses to feature contrasting flavors to complement and elevate the beverage\, which causes the palate to crave another bite\, followed by another sip…following by another…well you get the idea. For chef\, Wine is a component that completes the flavor wheel making a dish whole! \nThis perspective results in\, say\, a Paso Robles Graciano paired with Wagyu Ribeye with Royal Sturgeon Caviar\, Squid Ink Breadcrumbs\, and Caramelized Onion; or perhaps a Roussane & Grenache Blanc Blend paired with Coconut Polenta\, Asparagus\, Pea Shoots\, and Guanciale. \n…Isn’t this the way we all want to experience our food and wine pairings? \nFor that reason\, ESB has presented Chef Rachel with fabulous highly regarded wines from around the world showcasing a variety of fruit\, climates and terroir from Italy\, France and California! \nJoin us for a unique approach to a wine dinner; unlike any ESB has hosted before! \nMenu\nSorelle Bronca Extra Dry Prosecco \nPair With Beef Carpaccio\nsalt cured egg yolk\, smoked caesar dressing\, local greens \n2019 Demougeot\, Pommard Rouge\, 1er Cru Charmots\, Coeur des Dames (Pinot Noir)\nPair With Duck Confit\nduchess Potato\, aged manchego\, garlic\, balsamic\n2016 Booker Vertigo (GSM)\nPair With Mushroom Napoleon \nguanciale\, grilled corn\, creamed corn\, parmigiana reggiano crisps\n2020 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay\nPair With Melon\ncompressed melon\, lemon coulis\, chilled mint and melon soup\, creme fraiche\n2020 Berteru Cannonau di Sardegna\nPair With Raviolo Escargot\nsquid ink\, ricotta\, brown butter\, escargot caviar\n2012 Clendenen Family Vineyards Late Harvest Viognier \nPair With Dessert \nthyme and blood orange cake\, miso brittle\, mascarpone yogurt mousse\nChef Rachel is Edible Magazine San Luis Obispo’s resident chef and recipe developer\, and head of the popular Edible Test Kitchen. Rachel is also the chef and owner of Pair With\, in Paso Robles\, as well as a private chef that collaborates with local wineries\, farms\, and local establishments for dinners and pairing classes. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/pair-with-chef-rachel-wine-dinner/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rectangular2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220511T134624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T174702Z UID:10000223-1656174600-1656185400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Barrels & BBQ with Chef Justin West DESCRIPTION:Barrels & BBQ with Chef Justin West\nChef 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\, and Chicken and of course all the fixings\, such as cornbread with honey butter\, fresh\, bright and creamy slaw\, salads\, and more! \nAnd the beverages…Well it’s called Barrels and BBQ for a reason! ESB will pull a line-up of delicious BBQ friendly wines and beverages to enjoy alongside the BBQ feast! \nESB’s Amy Baer Robinson will be collaborating with Chef Justin West on the menu and sides. \nJoin us for the ultimate summer BBQ!\nMENU\nBeef Brisket\nSpare Ribs & Baby Back Ribs\nSmoked Chicken Thighs\nChef Justin’s BBQ Sauces!\nSides\nCornbread with Honey Butter\nGerman Dilly Potato Salad\nBlueberry and Feta Israeli Couscous\nSlaw with Cabbage\, Red Onion\, Shaved Fennel\nSweet And Salty Tahini Crunch Kale\nBlack Bean\, Corn and Red Pepper Salad\nGrilled Garlic-y Zucchini\nPassed Desserts\nChef Justin West is best known as the Chef/Owner of Julienne\, a French-Californian inspired restaurant he opened and operated from 2008-2016\, which was beloved among many ESB Members. Julienne is also where Chef PA Tremblay chopped the block! Chef Justin was also the Chef/Owner of Wildwood Kitchen and Soul Cal Smokehouse. Not only did Chef Justin receive wide acclaim locally\, but he was recognized nationally by the James Beard Foundation when Julienne claimed first place in the James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America Local Dish Challenge”\, for his Bouillabaisse; and was even paid a visit (and ‘words of praise’) by Anthony Bourdain\, when he visited Santa Barbara in 2009. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/barrels-bbq-with-chef-justin-west/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:BBQ,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/file.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T113000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220304T153238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T143133Z UID:10000216-1653132600-1653132600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Bodega De Edgar E2 Vertical Tasting & BYOLunch DESCRIPTION:Bodega De Edgar E2 Vertical Tasting\nIn 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 tasting of one of his highly regarded wines\, the E2 “squared”\, alongside additional Syrahs from the region. \nThe E2 is a 50/50 blend of Syrah and Grenache\, which was the ESB club favorite wine at our 2018 winemaker evening. How has it changed? How has Edgar’s wine making style evolved? Now is the time to find out! We’ll taste through an E2 lineup as well as compare to current release S & G blends by BdE and others. \nAnd now for something completely different…\nThis experience is BYOL! That’s right: Bring Your Own Lunch! \nPack up for your favorite summertime lunch\, or stop by your favorite restaurant or sandwich shop\, grab your food to go\, and bring it to the tasting. As a group well enjoy the line-up with our own chosen “pairing”. ESB will provide plates\, silverware\, napkins\, and of course additional snacks and a tasty dessert. \nWines\nThe vertical line up will include the following vintages of E Squared\n2008\, 2009\, 2013\, 2015\, 2017\, 2018\nBodega de Edgar is a boutique winery that produces only about 2\,500 cases per year. Their focus is on sourcing the highest quality fruit to produce the best wines\, while still maintaining an affordable price point. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/bodega-de-edgar-e2-vertical-tasting/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Lunch,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bodega-de-edgar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220204T163900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T185544Z UID:10000219-1651330800-1651338000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Bottle Tour of G2 Vineyard with Bill Gibbs! DESCRIPTION:G2 Vineyard Bottle Tasting with Bill Gibbs!\n…with special guest Don Burns\nJoin us as we taste through the celebrated G2 Vineyard\, 1 winery at a time\, in a rare\, “once a lifetime” tasting hosted by the ESB team and Bill Gibbs himself. No vineyard on the Central Coast has produced more 100 point wines than G2\, so you won’t want to miss this! \nThe G2 experience centers around a line-up of 11 incredible bottles which feature only G2 Vineyard’s coveted fruit. Producers include Andremily\, Saxum\, Turtle Rock\, Jacob Toft\, Pec & Burl\, Levo\, Dilecta and Ledge. Keith Robinson\, Jeremy Allen and Bill Gibbs have raided their personal cellars and come up with 11 different G2 wines using different varietals across various vintages made by winemakers at the pinnacle of Paso and those winemakers eager to reach that mark. \nThe tasting will be broken down into 3 tasting segments along with a bounty of appetizers\, cheese\, charcuterie and bites: \nReception: Ledge G2 Grenache Blanc\n1) A curated tasting of 4 fantastic G2 wines by outstanding winemakers\n2) A 3-year vertical of Turtle Rock G2 w/special guest winemaker Don Burns\n3) A unicorn side by side of Saxum\, Andremily and the 100-point Turtle Rock\nGreat fruit plus a great winemaker produces a great wine…Average fruit plus a great winemaker can only produce average wine. The moral of the story is that\, even in the age of the celebrity winemaker\, the source of the grapes\, i.e. the vineyard\, is critical. A select few winemakers own their own estates and farm their own fruit. But the vast majority need to buy their fruit from land-owning farmers. Even those with their own estates supplement their fruit supply from the independent grape growers. In Napa\, the Beckstoffer To-Kalon vineyard is legendary. In Santa Barbara County\, the Bien Nacido vineyard is widely regarded as the best (and back in 2019\, 25 ESB members were lucky enough to have a personal tour and tasting of that vineyard!). In Paso Robles\, undoubtedly\, the top vineyard is the G2 Vineyard\, 88 acres of prime West Side Paso. G2 is owned and farmed by Bill Gibbs pursuing a second career after he built a software company in the first. He is both a genial guy and a genius. Why is it called G2? Well it’s complicated; the “G” is for Gibbs and it’s his second vineyard. (The fruit from his first vineyard goes exclusively to Justin Smith at Saxum!) In 2019 two G2 wines scored 100 points and a 3rd wine also got that highest rating and it comprised almost half G2 fruit. G2 is fast becoming a legend! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/bottle-tour-of-g2-vineyard/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3994966_orig.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220403T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220225T170819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T171648Z UID:10000217-1649005200-1649016000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner 2022 DESCRIPTION:ESB “TRUST” Dinner: Chef Justin Werner\n\nWe are excited to announce the return of ESB’s First TRUST Dinner guest chef\, Chef Justin Werner\, now the Executive Chef at TRUST in Santa Ana\, CA. \nOriginally from New York Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He spent half a decade working at Craft for Tom Colicchio where he gained a passion for quality produce and forging relationships with farmers. This lead him to spend a few years at Thomas Keller’s Per Se before moving on to Corton\, where he maintained two Michelin stars as a Sous Chef for Paul Liebrandt. After winning the hit TV show Chopped\, he used his winnings to invest in himself and left for Copenhagen. It was here that he interned at Noma while it held the title of “Best Restaurant In The World”. Upon returning to the US\, Justin made a cross country move to Orange County. After serving as chef at Playground DTSA\, (the only OC restaurant to make Jonathan Gold’s Top 101 Restaurants in Los Angeles list in 2017!)\, he eventually moved on to the executive chef position at Porch and Swing. A lover of travel\, Justin draws inspiration from his time spent around the world to create a very special dining experience for his guests. \nJustin Werner is now the Executive Chef of Trust in Santa Anna. Much like ESB’s Trust dinners\, the restaurant is an 18-seat culinary theater featuring an omakase-style tasting menu with beverage pairings with varying themes and menus based on Chef Justin’s culinary inspirations. \nThe Cuisine….\nThis experience will be a multi-course dinner\, with shared plates featuring Chef Justin’s diverse cuisine with classic\, modern and international influences. Expect to see a variety of fresh locally sourced produce\, as well seafood\, pasta\, and red meat\, and inventive textures and generous use of spices\, sauces and rich\, but balanced flavors. His cuisine is both creative and approachable\, and always satisfying. \nCharismatic as he is talented\, Chef Justin is a witty personality whose sense of humor and insight into the culinary world will make this experience not only delicious\, but also very entertaining! \nWhat is a “Trust” Dinner?\nA trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (5+ Courses)\, where guests put their trust into the Chef\, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests\, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like\, or look like. This is part of the experience\, and part of the fun. \nWhat we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us\, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. Their biographies and the event description will provide sufficient details about the dinner; (for example: Mediterranean\, Modern\, or Vegetable-driven). The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance\, so we can notify the chef of dietary restrictions\, and answer any questions regarding the dinner. \nThe first Trust dinner is BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder\, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner\, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit! \nAs these are specialized menus\, modifications are politely declined. But please include any serious food allergies in your registration notes. \n\nThis event will be held outdoors at a private residence.\n \n\n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-trust-dinner-chef-justin-werner-2022/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TrustDinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20220121T163039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T171411Z UID:10000221-1645893000-1645903800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Robin Goldstein DESCRIPTION:ESB “TRUST” Dinner: Chef Robin Goldstein!\nWe are excited to feature Chef Robin for the 1st Trust Dinner of 2022. \nKnown for her vibrant\, Mediterranean flavors with influence from Greece\, Morocco\, and Spain\, Chef Robin’s cuisine will highlight the bounty of the Central Coast and deliciously prepared seafood and poultry. Robin lived in the Andalusian region of Spain for 5 years\, and traveled extensively throughout Eruope. She will share stories and dishes from her travels\, and create a multi-course meal inspired by her love of local produce and Mediterranean fare. This event is BYOB\, and will be held outdoors. In addition\, ESB will provide a welcome beverage and wine pairing for the first course! Join us as we continue to celebrate talented and passionate chefs though this unique and beloved ESB Dinner Series! \n \nThe Cuisine…\nAt this 4-Course Dinner\, guests will experience Chef Robin’s cuisine\, which is crafted with her love of full flavors\, diverse spice blends\, herbs\, rubs\, and sauces\, all while maintaining a perfect balance of ingredients. Her inspiration comes from her travels\, seasonal produce\, and culinary training at the CIA in New York\, and of course\, European traditions. From grilled vegetables\, to cured seafood\, to Moroccan Tagines\, Chef Robin’s food is always full of diversity and color!   Dietary Restrictions and Substitutions are politely declined.  \nWhat is a “Trust” Dinner?\nA trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (4+ Courses)\, where guests put their trust into the Chef\, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests\, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like\, or look like. This is part of the experience\, and part of the fun. \nWhat we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us\, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance\, so we can answer any questions regarding the dinner. \nThe Trust dinner is BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder\, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner\, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit! \nThe event will be held at a private residence. We ask that all guests observe the latest face covering and physical distancing polices. Please respect the personal space of others. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-trust-dinner-chef-robin-goldstein/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TrustDinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20211223T173103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T175727Z UID:10000215-1644429600-1644438600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Filipino Favorites with Joanna Lawlor DESCRIPTION: Filipino Favorites with Joanna Lawlor\nChef Joanna Lawlor will lead members through the flavor-packed\, diverse dishes of Filipino Cuisine! At this outdoor\, family style dinner\, Joanna will share her favorite Filipino dishes\, alongside family stories\, and cultural significance behind the cuisine! Bring your appetite and culinary curiosity! \nGuests will enjoy just such dishes as Chicken Adobo\, Crispy Lumpia Rolls\, Pancit noodles\, Filipino Fried Rice and more! If you’ve never had these Filipino favorites\, you are in for a wonderful treat! Event is BYOB as well! For Asian dishes\, we recommend beer\, Riesling\, crisp light whites\, or even medium to full bodied reds! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/filipino-favorites-with-joanna-lawlor/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BoodleBox-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20211209T165904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T202449Z UID:10000076-1642008600-1642017600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Diet Mythbusters! DESCRIPTION: Diet Mythbusters!\nIn a new series of events\, ESB is collaborating with Registered Dietician Gerri French\, RS\, RDN\, CDE to offer members events supporting a sustainable healthy lifestyle. \nIt’s the new year and the perfect time to dial in some new healthy eating habits! But with so much information out there\, how do you know what eating habits are actually healthy (especially for you)? Well now’s the chance to have all your questions answered and all those diet myths debunked! Gerri French will be educating guests on true healthy habits\, clearing the air on many common misconceptions. Chef Amy Baer Robinson and Gerri are designing a delicious multi-course dinner applying these concepts in easy ways\, and will be demonstrating recipes that will inspire you to have a heathy and happy new year! Menu to come! \nBring your questions and toss them into the “Query Crock”!\nThroughout the evening\, Gerri will pick questions from the pot to answer! “What is truly a ‘balanced diet'”? “Are bread and carbs actually bad for you?” “Is going Paleo a healthy way to shed pounds?” “Should I be using coconut oil or olive oil for a heart healthy diet?” “How does alcohol affect blood sugar?” (Drum roll… It lowers it!) This and more at an eye-opening\, delicious evening! *Please list any dietary restrictions in your registration notes. \nGerri French has been a clinical nutritionist\, nutrition and Diabetes educator and cooking instructor for 40 years; working at Sansum Clinic\, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and for Santa Barbara County as a Public Health Nutritionist. She is also the former Food and Nutrition editor of Diabetes Health Magazine. As the creator of the Santa Barbara Food and Farm Adventures Meet-Up group\, she also organizes farm tours around the Central Coast\, educating individuals on the importance of supporting local farms and freshly picked food. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/diet-mythbusters/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Diet-and-Nutrition_PHA_291968117.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20210827T195122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T062725Z UID:10000072-1635010200-1635019200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Eleven Eleven Wine Dinner DESCRIPTION:Eleven Eleven Wine Dinner\nESB could not be more excited to host a member favorite\, all the way from Napa Valley: Eleven Eleven Wines by winemaker Kirk Venge! \nJoin us for a seated dining experience with the Eleven Eleven team and Chef Robin Goldstein. The dinner will feature 6 of their incredible wines\, including Laki’s Cabernet\, accompanied by a delicious and exciting Mediterranean Wine Harvest inspired dinner! Eleven Eleven wines have ranked at the top of every ESB blind tasting\, routinely beating out wines double the price. Their full body\, complexity and character have made them one of the best kept secrets in Napa at an awesome price (for Napa!). Featuring a selection of their great Bordeaux and other adventurous varietals\, this is an opportunity not to be missed! \nGuests will have the option to pre-purchase a bottle of Eleven Eleven’s 2017 Laki’s Cabernet with their registration. All additional wine purchases will be made through Eleven Eleven at the event.\nThe Multi-course dinner will be helmed by ESB Favorite\, Chef Robin Goldstein\, whose colorful Mediterranean Cuisine and contemporary style is both eye-catching and delicious. For this meal she is harnessing the flavors of wine harvest\, and pairing dishes to the full flavors of Eleven Eleven wines! Vegetarians can be accommodated\, all other allergens are at the discretion of the chef. \nMenu\nRECEPTION\n2019 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay ($48)\n2018 Bacigalupi Pinot Noir ($65)\nCrab Beignets\n\n  \nDINNER\nFirst course: (Served Family Style)\nWine-Harvest Grilled Pizza\nRoasted Grapes\, Red Onion\, Chili Flakes\,Prosciutto\, Gorgonzola Dolce\nWith Local Salad Greens\n2018 Destin Estate Syrah ($70)\n 2018 Moss Creek Old Vine Zinfandel ($55)\n\nMain course:\nPorcini Mushroom Rubbed Grilled Sirloin Steak\nWith Herb Chimichurri Sauce\n\nSides: (Served Family Style)\nCauliflower Gratin with Caramelized Fennel\, Onion\, Gouda Cheese\nSeasonal Grilled Vegetable\n2018 Destin Estate Malbec ($70)\n 2017 Laki’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($125)\n\nDessert course:\nChocolate Wine Truffles\nMulled Red Wine Ice Cream\n  \nEleven Eleven Winery’s passion for enriching life with friends\, culture\, great food\, and wine is what inspires them to celebrate the every day moments that make life extraordinary. \nFounded in 2012\, Eleven Eleven’s single vineyard\, single varietal wines are produced in a classic\, artistic style that embodies a belief in the purity and power of a varietal and its terror. Winemaker\, Kirk Venge\, is passionately committed to these principles in his art for production of their distinctive wines. \nWinemaker\, Kirk Venge\, crafts 100% varietal wines that prove the value in allowing the true expression of the single vineyard to shine through. These wines are elegant\, nuanced and always balanced. The time 11:11 symbolizes a perfectly balanced moment on the clock\, wonderfully represented in the wineries name. \n“My winemaking focus has always been ‘vineyard first’ and the  Eleven Eleven vineyards our ideal for producing exceptional fruit for a powerful expression of Napa Valley.” – Kirk Venge\, Winemaker URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/eleven-eleven-wine-dinner/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1111Library_1184.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20210827T194631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T233001Z UID:10000071-1634405400-1634412600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:What's Your Beef? DESCRIPTION:What’s Your Beef?\nHanger\, Ribeyes and Flanks\, oh my! Ever wonder what the real difference is in these cuts of meat? Now is the time to learn in this side by side tasting of both common\, and lesser-known cuts of beef! A steakhouse menu will will be so much easier to read after attending this delicious tasting! \n \nFrom Flank to New York to Bavette and Prime Ribeye\, guests will partake in a multi-course tasting accompanied by a few sides to cleanse their palate. ESB will be sharing a few of their favorite beef-friendly bottles as well! This event is also BYOB! Bring wines to enjoy on your own (or share with friends). \nFinally\, end the evening with a great Beef Debate among friends\, and a little dark chocolate and coffee to wash down all that luscious protein. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/whats-your-beef/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/different-cuts-steak_0.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20210827T194147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T173020Z UID:10000213-1633107600-1633114800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Exploring Chateauneuf du Pape Wines DESCRIPTION:Exploring Chateauneuf du Pape Wines\nESB is taking a deep dive into Chateauneuf du Pape wines (white and red) with a selection curated by our own longtime member Henry Chaney. We will be tasting through several flights of old world Rhone wines comparing the different blends\, producers\, subregions and age. The educational tasting will be accompanied by delicious appetizers\, great company and a world class education. So let’s get smart(er)! \nThe experience…\nWe will start off with a tasting of a white Chateauneuf to get the palettes going. Then the exploration will go down in flights\, 5 reds and maybe a bonus. \nFlight 1 will compare a 2017 Cote du Rhone with a 2017 broadly blended CDP [85/5/5/5: GSM & other]\, to distinguish the differences. For all three of these wines\, we will pour from a single producer\, for consistency. \nFlight 2 will then highlight the blends themselves with the use of two of Domaine da Cristia’s 2017 wines\, one being 100% Grenache\, the other 60/30/10 GMS. There are relatively few 100% Grenache CDPs and those that produce them don’t always do it every year. \nThe 2017 vintage is a strong one and even those these wines are young that can be brought around after a decant. There are also stylistic differences between these two flights\, that adds to our group discussion. \nFlight 3 we will feature an older vintage\, the 2010 Pegau to show how bottle age improves the wine. The Pegau is a traditionally made [not de-stemmed]\, a third stylistic difference\, but the blend is close to Guigal’s. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/exploring-chateauneuf-du-pape-wines/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20210611T145318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T232508Z UID:10000205-1631122200-1631129400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Get Hooked Seafood Demo & Dinner - Fall 2021 DESCRIPTION:Get hooked on Seafood!\nESB is resuming it’s collaborations with Get Hooked to host a culinary demonstration on how to prepare seafood sourced through Get Hooked\, a Community Supported Fishery Service that delivers locals the highest quality sustainable seafood\, sourced directly from local fishermen. \nESB Founder\, Chef Amy Baer Robinson will host this culinary demonstration\, which will feature Squid\, King Salmon\, and Sea bass! The demonstration will be a fun\, homespun approach to cooking; utilizing ingredients available in a home kitchen\, techniques that are adaptable to other species of fish\, and tricks and recipes adapted from notable chefs and restaurants! Beverages will also be served. \nIn addition to the class\, guests have the option to pre-purchase two out of three of the featured frozen seafood selections to take home after the event\, so they too can prepare the dishes when they please! This is a great opportunity to sample Get Hooked’s Seafood program for those who are not yet members. \nAs a collaboration between Get Hooked and Epicurean Santa Barbara\, members of both entities are welcome to register for this event! \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is being held in a private home. The host kindly requires that all attendees be vaccinated.\n\nA representative from Get Hooked will also be present to educate members on Community Supported Fisheries and sustainability\, and the diversity of the Santa Barbara Channel! Guests will see how Get Hooked’s seafood arrives\, and experience first-hand the quality of the catch\, all while learning tricks and tips to cook seafood to perfection with easy\, no-recipe needed techniques. Beverages will also be provided at this event. \nLocal\, sustainably-caught seafood is not easy to find in stores in Santa Barbara. Most of Santa Barbara’s seafood leaves town\, and the community is largely unaware of how desirable our local seafood is and how much better it is for the environment compared with buying imported seafood. While seafood counters at Santa Barbara stores are stocked with foreign products that may or may not be harvested sustainably or labeled truthfully\, CSF’s such as Get Hooked know exactly who caught your seafood\, where it was caught\, and how and when it was caught. They provide information on the species of seafood\, health benefits\, and even a short bio of the fisherman. Their passion is bringing the Santa Barbara Channel into your home! To learn more about Get Hooked\, visit their website at: gethookedseafood.com URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/get-hooked-seafood-demo-dinner-fall-2021/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/186728.3ab38a4dbf2ae1e9a3ee692b1d09b95e.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20210611T123130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T222458Z UID:10000206-1630692000-1630702800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin West DESCRIPTION:ESB “TRUST” Dinner: Chef Justin West!\nESB’s next TRUST Dinner will feature Chef Justin West! \nChef Justin West is best known as the Chef/Owner of Julienne\, a French-Californian inspired restaurant he opened and operated from 2008-2016\, which was beloved among many ESB Members. Julienne is also where Chef PA Tremblay chopped the block! Chef Justin was also the Chef/Owner of Wildwood Kitchen and Soul Cal Smokehouse. Not only did Chef Justin receive wide acclaim locally\, but he was recognized nationally by the James Beard Foundation when Julienne claimed first place in the James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America Local Dish Challenge”\, for his Bouillabaisse; and was even paid a visit (and ‘words of praise’) by Anthony Bourdain\, when he visited Santa Barbara in 2009. \n \nThe Cuisine…\nAt this 6-Course Dinner\, guests will experience Chef Justin’s creative modern cuisine\, crafted with his love of cooking. His inspiration comes from the Santa Barbara market and local farmers\, years of working in his father’s BBQ joint in Oregon (staring at age 11)\, and classic French cuisine. From smoking and curing meats and fish to highlighting the season’s peak produce\, Chef Justin West’s food is always fresh clean\, delicious and satisfying!   Dietary restrictions will be accommodated at chef’s discretion. \nExclusive Kitchen Counter Experience…\nTake the TRUST dinner to the next level\, to a dream experience for food enthusiasts! 3 Chef’s Kitchen Counter Seats will be available! Chef Drew’s charisma\, and love to greeting and sharing food with his guests will make this both an entertaining and delicious experience. Beverage parings are included with the chef’s kitchen counter seating! Guests will be seated at the counter\, where they will observe all the action\, the knife cuts\, see the master chefs flip the contents of hot skillets\, the steam and fire\, smell the intoxicating aromas\, hear all the naughty jokes\, and of course receive hand outs from Chef as he prepares and plates his trust dinner right in front of your eyes. In addition\, guests at the counter will receive some special pours of wine and other beverages to accompany their experience! \n \nWhat is a “Trust” Dinner?\nA trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (5+ Courses)\, where guests put their trust into the Chef\, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests\, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like\, or look like. This is part of the experience\, and part of the fun. \nWhat we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us\, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance\, so we can notify the chef of dietary restrictions\, and answer any questions regarding the dinner. \nThe Trust dinner is BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder\, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner\, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit! \nThe event will be held at a private residence. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-trust-dinner-justin-west/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TrustDinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20210720T191952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T220141Z UID:10000211-1629910800-1629918000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB Happy Hour - "Wine Down" DESCRIPTION:ESB Happy Hour ~ “Wine Down”\nOn a glorious summer afternoon\, enjoy a glass of wine (or two…)\, with fellow ESB members at a special private residence of one of our very own members. The ESB team will be sharing their favorite wines from top Santa Barbara and Paso Robles wineries\, alongside Cheese\, Charcuterie\, Antipasti and more! All of this fun is included in your registration. \nAttendance is limited\, so sign up now and don’t miss out!\nIMPORTANT NOTE: This event is being held at a club member’s residence. The host kindly requires all attendees be vaccinated.\n \nWe are excited to bring members together in a safe casual\, social setting (respecting each other’s space of course!) \nWe look forward to seeing you there\, cheers! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/august25-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/wine_toast.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210815T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20200815T100053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T211835Z UID:10000198-1629039600-1629046800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co. DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co.\nSite Wines is the smallest winery ever to be featured at an ESB wine event. The owner and winemaker is Jeremy Weintraub and he produces just 400 cases a year. Yes\, that’s correct – just 4\,800 bottles! \nJeremy is the acclaimed head winemaker of Adelaida in Paso. He separately created Site to give himself full freedom of expression in making wine. He sources his fruit from select vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Their terroir is critical\, which led to him naming his winery Site. It is a one-man show\, he does everything no matter how menial the task. \nThere is no tasting room\, customers find Site via personal referrals. Jeremy also sells by word of mouth to top restaurants across the country. Amazingly you will find Site Wines on the wine lists of 7 of the 14 Michelin 3-starred restaurants in the US\, including The French Laundry in Napa and Single Thread in Sonoma\, as well as others in LA\, SF and NYC. \nESB discovered Jeremy and Site through our Wine Ambassador Jeremy Allen\, who has been buying and drinking these wines for several years. (Dare we say it is a ‘tale of two Jeremys’…) ESB is really proud to bring Site to its members\, in a not-to-be missed tasting! \nIMPORTANT NOTE: This event is being held in our pre-COVID-19 location\, which is an incredibly special private home. In order for this to take place\, the host kindly requires all attendees be vaccinated.\nFor this winemaker evening\, Jeremy will be featuring 5 different wines. Wines will be available for purchase. \nFeatured Wines\n2017 SITE Roussanne Stolpman Vineyards\n2017 SITE Grenache Larner Vineyard\n2017 SITE Red Wine Larner Vineyard\n2017 SITE Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyards\nBonus Library!\n2014 SITE Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyards\n\n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nThe Winemaker evening takes place in a very special and unique Santa Barbara home with a view like no other. This modern home\, with its large arched glass walls\, features an unusual panoramic northern view looking across the bay; from Ventura in the east\, along the mountains past the 154 San Marcos pass\, to Gaviota in the west. Truly a sight! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-jeremy-weintraub-of-site-wine-co/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/14_Roussanne-Face.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190712T172205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190831T133231Z UID:10000038-1567791000-1567798200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Jim Fox of Patiné Cellars DESCRIPTION:Most know of Jim Fox for his career as a NHL hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings and as the Kings’ television analyst for FOX Sports West. But after retiring from the NHL\, Jim ventured into the world of wine and founded Patiné Cellars in 2011. \nPATINÉ (pa-tee-nay) means to have skated in French; an act that requires both power and grace. \nKnown for producing fantastic single-vineyard designate Pinot Noir; the wine comes from three vineyards: Gap’s Crown Vineyard and Sun Chase Vineyard on the Sonoma coast and Soberanes Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Jim is making room in his busy schedule to meet ESB members for a Winemaker Evening. Patine wines are primarily only available to their mailing list\, with most if not all back vintages sold out. That said\, Jim is providing a very special opportunity for ESB. We will be the first to taste the 2017 vintage\, pre-release and taste through 3  library wines no longer available\, an “exclusive” opportunity for ESB! Six wines in total. What a treat! \nFeatured wines\n2017 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n2017 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands AVA)\n2017 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n2013 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n2014 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands AVA)\n2014 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n\nHockey is a game that requires strength\, endurance\, structure\, balance\, elegance and skill. It is not a surprise that these are the very same qualities that Jim and his team strives to achieve in the production of our Single Vineyard Designate Pinot Noir. They are committed to sourcing fruit from vineyards that are meticulously farmed in an effort to produce handcrafted world class wines. With their friend and Winemaker Mike Smith at the helm of the endeavor\, Patiné’s wines are receiving great accolades in the industry as.Mike Smith’s purist approach to winemaking promotes the fruit to fully reveal itself in his wines while showcasing the personality and terroir of the vineyards to their fullest extent. Mike Smith’s passion for fine wine led him to the Napa Valley in 2001 where he mentored under one of Napa’s most notorious winemaker. To learn his craft\, Mike travelled from Portland\, Oregon volunteering to work crush for three years before moving his family to Saint Helena in an effort to pursue his dream full time. Working alongside one of the great winemakers of well renowned labels\, a great foundation was established for Mike and his wife Leah to pursue their own label Myriad Cellars. Through his dedication\, passion and consistency for making some of the greatest wines in the valley\, Mike has established himself as one of the premier winemakers in the Napa Valley.  Mike’s impressive client list includes Carter Cellars\, Quivet Cellars\, 12C and Scarlett. Patiné is custom crushed alongside these great wines at the Carter–Envy winery in Calistoga\, California. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”The Winemaker evening takes place in a very special and unique Santa Barbara home with a view like no other. This modern home\, with its large arched glass walls\, features an unusual panoramic northern view looking across the bay; from Ventura in the east\, along the mountains past the 154 San Marcos pass\, to Gaviota in the west. Truly a sight! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-jim-fox-of-patine-cellars/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Gaps-Jim-Vineyard-Rows-Posed-2-1-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190712T172309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T231500Z UID:10000039-1566651600-1566662400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Roll it! Fill it! Fold it! Pasta-Making with Chef Tiziano DESCRIPTION:Roll it! Fill it! Fold it! An Afternoon of Filled Pasta-Making with Chef Tiziano of Mosto Crudo\nJoin members for an afternoon of hands-on pasta making\, rolling\, cutting\, filling\, and stuffing (and of course\, tasting!)  Chef Tiziano Fioretti of Mosto Crudo will start the afternoon with an appetizer and basic pasta dough demonstration\, and then will proceed to teach guests how to create raviolis\, tortellinis\, and potato gnocchi! All guests will have the opportunity to assist in every element of the pasta construction. Learn how to properly stuff\, fold\, cut\, and prepare these lovely morsels of flavor! Once the pastas have been assembled\, Chef will prepare two simple sauces (with your help!) for the guests to toss and taste! After the pasta making is complete\, take home some freshly made stuffed pasta for your dinner that evening! Want to taste some Italian wines during the event? Opt in for the optional wine package! Italian Wine Specialist Jessica Garver will be joining us and will pour three small production Italian wines chosen specifically to pair with Tiziano’s pastas. \nNot interested in the pairing\, but want a drink? This event is also BYOB! Bring a bottle to enjoy during this fun\, interactive and educational afternoon! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/roll-it-fill-it-fold-it-pasta-making-with-chef-tiziano/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Easy-Sweet-Potato-Gnocchi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190727T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190727T133000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190524T192751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T154254Z UID:10000033-1564227000-1564234200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:French-Canadian Brunch with Chef P.A. Tremblay DESCRIPTION:French-Canadian Brunch with Chef P.A. Tremblay!\nChef P.A. is sharing his French-Canadian heritage with ESB members through a beautiful summertime Brunch! The meal will start with a culturally inspired beverage and will continue with a partially plated\, partially family style meal. It will showcase the flavors of Chef P.A.’s childhood\, finessed with his formal culinary training and joie de vivre. Expect Maple Syrup to make an appearance more than once. BYOB welcome\, eh! \nMenu\nFrench Canadian Crepe\, Maple Butter\, Toasted Pecans\, Whip Cream\nRaspberries\, Strawberries\, Blueberries\, Maple Syrup\nTourtiere Inspired Breakfast Sausages\nRosemary Breakfast Potatoes with Hollandaise\nQuiche 2 Ways:\nDuck & Mushroom \nAsparagus Parmesan\n**Gluten free and dairy free will not be able to be accommodated. Vegetarian is ok. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/french-canadian-brunch-with-chef-p-a-tremblay/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/tourtiere-shot-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190713T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190713T203000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190517T055636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T224217Z UID:10000031-1563039000-1563049800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB Pizzas\, Brews and BYOB! DESCRIPTION:Gather round for a summer pizza party!\nWe’ll have two pizza ovens cranking out homemade pizzas\, calzones\, and other treats\, and Topa Topa will be showcasing three of their popular brews! Don’t like beer? That’s fine- it’s BYOB as well! Bring youR favorite bottle or beverage to enjoy or share during the event. And stay for the dessert pizza with Nutella and Bananas! \nIn the true ESB fashion there will be a variety of traditional and modern toppings\, cheeses\, veggies\, and garnishes that range from pepperoni to hot honey to Syrah caramelized onions; as well as Neapolitan Crusts and Gluten-Free Cauliflower crusts. Something for everyone! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-pizzas-brews-and-byob/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cooking-Pizza-In-Oven-On-Creative-Home-Decoration-Idea-C56-with-Cooking-Pizza-In-Oven.jpg.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T193000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190510T223942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T213054Z UID:10000169-1562779800-1562787000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Lane Tanner DESCRIPTION:Our first “Santa Barbara Wine Legend” is Lane Tanner! \nFew winemakers are more colorful than Lane Tanner — and we’re not just talking about her hair\, which is often dyed in vibrant hues of orange and purple. Known by many as “Bette Midler in a Bottle\,” she’s a jukebox of hilarious and poignant stories about a full life in the wine business\, and has produced some of the most age-worthy Pinot Noirs ever made in Santa Barbara County.  \nAt this winemaker experience\, Lane will be pouring six wines and ESB will provide passed appetizers. \n2017 Lumen Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay\n2016 Lumen Martian Ranch Grenache\n2015 Lumen Sierra Madre Vineyard Pinot Noir\n2016 Lumen Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir\n1998 Lane Tanner J K Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez; poured from Magnum)\n1994 Lane Tanner Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir\nOriginally from Lake County\, Lane was putting her college chemistry degree to work by running some basic lab tests for a nearby winery when she met the legendary vintner Andre Tschelitcheff\, who began referring to her as the new enologist. Suddenly enamored with the lifestyle — seeing a strapping Jess Jackson float around the scene didn’t hurt either — Lane moved to Santa Barbara County for a job at Firestone Vineyard in 1980.  \n \nShe then made wine at Zaca Mesa and Hitching Post before starting her own brand in 1989\, making her one of the first female winemakers in the entire Central Coast to go that route. For 20 years\, she crafted vibrant\, acid-driven Pinot Noirs and fascinating Syrahs under the Lane Tanner label\, but shut it all down in 2009. “I wasn’t having fun anymore\,” she explained. \nAbout three years later\, Tanner teamed with Will Henry\, a second generation wine industry professional who owns Pico and the Los Alamos General Store. They created the Lumen brand\, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but also Grenache and Pinot Gris. \n  \nTo read more about Lumen and Lane Tanner\, see ESB advisory board member Matt Kettmann’s 2014 feature for The Santa Barbara Independent click here. \nContributed by Matt Kettmann\n \n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/santa-barbara-vintner-legends-series-lane-tanner/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/10022014-Lumen-Wines-07.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190510T231638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T140634Z UID:10000168-1561212000-1561219200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Jarring and Canning the Summer’s Bounty DESCRIPTION:Join Member Kim Natzel to learn how to make homemade jam with summer fruits\, and then participate in a hands on demonstration of jarring and canning. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with this easy process\, you’ll be able to preserve your own jams\, pickles\, jelly\, salsas\, and even BBQ sauces! \n \nStart the afternoon off with a cool summer beverage and array of snacks featuring homemade salsas\, jams\, and pickles\, and other summer-worthy bites. \nThen we make jam! Starting with a palette of farm fresh macerated strawberries\, guests will choose creative ingredients such as herbs\, spices\, and liquors such as St. Germaine\, Campari\, or even Balsamic vinegar to make two flavors of jam for the event. \nOnce the jams have passed the taste test\, it is time for the canning process! Kim will demonstrate all elements of jarring including the tools\, supplies\, and process. Take home your own homemade shelf-stable jam\, as well as the recipes and detailed directions\, and use your newfound skill to fill your cupboard with all sorts of delicious summer creations. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/jarring-and-canning-the-summers-bounty/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_3152.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190614T140402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T220441Z UID:10000035-1561136400-1561143600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Vermouths\, Aperitivos and Antipasti with Bordiga Spirits DESCRIPTION:Join Sommelier Jessica Garver of The Monk’s Table\, and Riccardo Molinero\, owner of Bordiga Spirits from Cuneo\, Italy\, for an afternoon tasting of skillfully crafted vermouths\, followed by elegant cocktails.\nLearn about the history and production of these wines and spirits\, and taste their aromatic\, complex\, and vivid flavors. \nStart with a welcome aperitivo of muddled seasonal fruit in Vermouth\, and after a guided tasting of three different styles of Bordiga’s signature aromatized wine\, guests will enjoy a variety of Spritzes and Negronis featuring Bordiga’s spirits. Want to customize your own beverage\, or make one for a friend? Be our guest! There will be two stations where guests can create their own cocktails with the guidance of Jessica\, Riccardo\, and the ESB team! Something as simple as adding a splash of soda water to Vermouth creates a delicious and sophisticated beverage. To enjoy alongside these elegant and complex spirits will be Antipasto platters with cheese and charcuterie\, and Margarita pizzas courtesy Allison and Frank Paolino! \n \nVermouth is an ‘aromatized wine\,’ a wine that has been infused with herbs and blended with a proportion of grain spirit. Known for their balance of sweetness and bitterness\, Vermouths and Amaros are becoming mainstays in cocktail bars around the world and are key components in classic cocktails such as Manhattans and Negronis. For more info on Bordiga click here  \n Bordiga was founded in 1888\, near Turin\, Italy. To this day they make all of their own infusions\, and many of the wild plants they use\, such as gentian\, juniper and chamomile\, are still foraged in the Alps nearby. They produce historic recipes of Vermouth\, including the classic Vermouth di Torino; Gin; and a number of other traditional Italian spirits such as Amari (herbal liqueurs with a balance towards bitterness). URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/vermouths-aperitivos-and-antipasti-with-bordiga-spirits/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4962-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T161418 CREATED:20190328T120016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T210909Z UID:10000165-1560618000-1560628800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening & Dinner: Young Inglewood Wines of Napa Valley DESCRIPTION:…Where balance in winemaking is part of an inspired movement toward the new-old-school Napa!\nEpicurean Santa Barbara is excited to feature its first Napa Winery: Young Inglewood of St. Helena! \nYoung Inglewood is known for their old world non-interventionist winemaking practices\, and the estate’s signature character in their Bordeaux varietals is transformed into wines of profound depth and complexity; and balance and grace. They recently scored 93pts for their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon! \nFor this very special tasting\, ESB will host an extended Winemaker Evening that includes 6 estate wines\, a meal comprised of passed appetizers\,  a spread of harmonious antipasti\, salads\, proteins\, and dessert to accompany guests through the wine journey with Young Inglewood. Spend your Saturday evening sipping through a portfolio of Napa grown\, Bordeaux-inspired wines from their estate vineyard. Mark Simon\, the tasting room manager will be joining us as a representative for the family and the wines.  As with every winemaker evening\, enjoy incredible wines\, and go home with a bottle to drink or cellar. \nWINES\n2018 Vin Clair Rose ($36)\n2018 Aligote ($54)\n2015 Malbec ($95)\n2015 Right Bank Blend ($90)\n2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($130)\n2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($150) ~ 93 pts Wine Enthusiast \nMENU \nThe first 4 wines will be served with Cabernet friendly bites\, and passed apps\, and the Estate Cabs and blends will be poured during our seated dinner.\n~Passed Appetizers~\nEsquites – Roasted Corn with ques0 fresco\, lime\, and seasonings in corn tortilla\nSautéed Fava Beans with Dukkah and Robiola\n~Cabernet Friendly Bites~\nCocoa Bean Dipping Oil & Oat Bakery Bread | Rosemary Walnuts | Aged Gouda Biscotti\n~Dinner Spread~\nRoasted Carrots with Spiced Whipped Feta\nFarro Salad with Pistachios\, Balsamic Cherries\, Parmesan\, Rocket and Herbs\nGrilled Seasonal Vegetables with Mustard Vinaigrette\nSlab Focaccia Muffalettas 2-Ways:\nCauliflower\, Red Pepper\, Arugula\, Mediterranean Giardiniera\, Provolone\nMortadella\, Soppressata\, Capicola\, Arugula\, Mediterranean Giardiniera\, Provolone\nNew York Strip Steak Skewers with Chimichurri\n~Seasonal Dessert~\n“Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nYoung Inglewood is a family owned winery committed to producing wines of place\, stewarded from vine to bottle by mother and son winemakers Jacky and Scott. The realization of a longtime dream for Jim and Jacky Young\, Young Inglewood is a family winery in its truest expression. Jim runs all things operations\, while their son\, Scott\, works side-by-side with Jacky as the winemaking team. And the winemaking is what I think really sets Young Inglewood apart from the rest of the pack.  \nIn 2015\, Young Inglewood became one of the first wineries to be certified Napa Green\, a testament to our commitment to the environment. The winemakers grow and make wine from five Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon\, Cabernet Franc\, Merlot\, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Harvesting the grapes by sight\, touch and taste\, waiting for the optimal balance of sugar\, acids and flavor. Grape varieties and vineyard sections are fermented separately to promote varietal and clonal nuances. Extended aging in French oak builds complexity in their red wines and Chardonnays. Fermentation and a short aging period in stainless steel protect the purity of their Rosé. \n“Our family has always shared a love of wine – a passion first ignited when Jim and Jacky were in college together. Over the years\, wine enhanced our lives – on the dinner table at home\, and when we traveled to the world’s wine regions.” \nToday the family works together on the winemaking. They live and work onsite\, hand-crafting the limited production wines for balance and elegance\, and welcoming guests to the Napa gem that is Young Inglewood. \nYoung Inglewood is situated on the coveted benchland nestled up against the Mayacamas in the Southwestern reaches of the St Helena\, appellation. The benchland is renowned for world class Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux varietals. The vineyard is further distinguished by seemingly bottomless gravelly loam soil punctuated by fist-sized rocks. It is part of the famed alluvial fan that fingers outward from the Mayacamas into select sites. \nThe vineyard is managed with a site-specific mix of organic and sustainable farming to enhance vine health and balance. These farming techniques\, combined with Young Inglewood’s deep well-drained soils and mountain-moderated climate\, allows them to produce Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals of profound depth and complexity. \nAligote is the second most grown white grape in Burgundy. Young Inglewood Vineyards is proud to craft the only bottling of this rare grape in Napa Valley. Jacky’s Vineyard. 1 barrel annually. \n\nAs there is a wide range of bottle selections featured\, this event offers two take home bottle options: One option for their Estate Cabernets\, and one for the additional varietals including Right Bank Blend\, Malbec\, Aligote and Vin Clair Rose. Guests may also purchase additional wine from Young Inglewood directly. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-eveningyoung-inglewood/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_6395.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR