BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.4.7.3//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@sbce.events DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T210000 DTSTAMP:20240514T163546Z URL:https://sbce.events/event/taste-of-santa-barbara-soiree/ SUMMARY:Taste of Santa Barbara Soirée DESCRIPTION:\nIndulge your senses in an evening of culinary delight at the "Taste of Santa Barbara Soiree\," a celebration of exquisite cuisine and f ine wines set in the enchanting ambiance of the historic Casa de la Guerra outdoor courtyard. Enjoy live music against the backdrop of Casa de la Gu erra's historic courtyard\, adorned with twinkling lights and fragrant blo ssoms in the timeless beauty of this cherished Santa Barbara landmark.\n\n \n\nPrepare to embark on a gastronomic journey inspired by the culinary le gacy of Julia Child\, as local chefs showcase their creativity and experti se in crafting dishes reminiscent of her iconic recipes next to their own inspiration. From classic French delicacies to innovative twists on tradit ional favorites\, each dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and evok e the spirit of culinary mastery.\n\n\n\nComplementing the sumptuous fare is a selection of fine Santa Barbara wines. Organized by wine type you’l l find three unique wine bars featuring choices from sparkling wine to whi te and rose to red wines. Savor the rich flavors and nuanced aromas of loc ally-produced wines. \;\n\n\n\nWhether you're a connoisseur of fine cu isine\, a wine enthusiast\, or simply seeking an unforgettable evening of culinary indulgence\, the Taste of Santa Barbara Soiree promises an unforg ettable experience that celebrates the rich culinary heritage and vibrant flavors of this coastal paradise.\n\n\n\nTickets to this exclusive event a re limited\, so secure your spot today and join us for a special Santa Bar bara evening. \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Chefs\n\n\n\nChef Massimo Fal siniChef Partner Massimo Falsini’s culinary journey began in a small kit chen in a popular Roman neighborhood at the age of 16. In August 2018\, Ma ssimo joined Rosewood Hotels and Resorts to open the “one of a kind” R osewood Miramar Beach in Montecito\, CA under the incredible leadership of Rick J. Caruso. \;Caruso’s was awarded a one star in The MICHELIN G uide California and \;a Green Star in 2022.MenuI Grew up in Trastevere \, You Should Try This Carbonara Yolk\, PecorinoBaja KanpachiPoached\, Spr ing Legumes Variations\, Ramps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef Sergei SimonovChef Serg ei Simonov brings ten years of kitchen experience\, a passion for food\, a nd a diverse culinary background to \;Loquita. Sergei began his cookin g career working under Chef Jason Paluska of The Lark. In \;his hometo wn of Santa Barbara\, Chef Sergei is inspired by seasonal California ingre dients with a focus on authentic Spanish cuisine. La \;Loquita was add ed to the Michelin Guide in 2023.MenuMariscos PaellaGrilled Bay Scallops\, Prince Edward Island Mussels\, Wild Jumbo Gulf Prawns\, Black Garlic Sofr ito\, Shiso\, Saffron AioliProvençal TomatoesHeirloom Tomatoes\, 12 Year Sherry Vinaigrette\, Whipped Spanish Goat Cheese\, Herbs de Provence\, Pur ple Basil\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef Justin WestJustin West is the former owner a nd chef of Julienne &\; Wildwood Kitchen here in Santa Barbara. I curre ntly \;own and operate \;Market Forager\, a Direct-to-Consumer Mea t &\; Seafood company that delivers premium proteins throughout the gre ater 805. West \;has \;been working with food for over 30 years af ter graduating from Le Cordon Blue \;SF in 2005. \;MenuBraised Bee f CheeksCream of Chicken Soup with Vegetables (Julia's Inspired dish)  \;This Cream of Chicken Soup with Vegetables is a Julia Child recipe from a CD Rom that came with the very first computer my family ever bought and it is the first recipe I ever cooked 100% on my own. I was 13 years old an d my parents were returning from a vacation and under the supervision of m y caretakers (mom and dad's friends) I prepared this soup for their \; welcome back dinner. \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef Alex BollingerAlex Bolling er has been appointed as executive chef at \;El Encanto\, where he wil l assume leadership duties over the hotel’s acclaimed culinary program. Chef Bollinger will bring his culinary philosophy to support operations at El Encanto’s dining venues\, including its signature restaurant The Din ing Room.MenuCultured Farms Red Abalone Mermaid "Style"Grilled and Served in the Shell with Butter\, Garlic\, Parsley\, and ChivesVichyssoiseChilled Cream of Leek\, Yukon Gold Potato\, and Ojai Roots Green Garlic Soup with Brioche Croutons\, Chives\, and Smoked Olive OilThis was the first Julia Child recipe that I made for my family when I started cooking around the a ge of 11. \; It was my father’s favorite soup.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef S andra Adu ZelliThe Chef and Owner of \;Gipsy Hill Bakery\, \;Sandr a Adu Zelli is from London England. \;She \;decided to launch Gips y Hill Bakery to realize a long held dream to be an entrepreneur and share her love of good food with as many people as she can with her locally ins pired\, created recipes.MenuSeasonal Mini Fruit Pavlova \;Chocolate Op era Cake – Inspired by Julia Child’s Reine de Saba cakeCitrus Tartlets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music\n\n\n\nSpanish Guitar Duo\, CaléJose Prieto an d Victor Torres are a well known Spanish Guitar Duo from \;Spain\, bas ed in Los Angeles\, California. They perform as a Guitar Duo and also with their Rumba Flamenco band \;Calé\, playing a wide range of styles\, mainly Rumba Flamenco and Latin Music.\n\n\n\nBeverages\n\n\n\nCutler's Ar tisan SpiritsCutler’s Artisan Spirits \;is a small scale Craft Disti llery dedicated to producing top quality spirits\, using fresh local ingre dients. Every spirit produced at Cutler’s Artisan is made with a passion for the craft of distilling spirits. \;Cutler's Artisan Spirits \ ;will be providing a welcome cocktail\, Cutler's Butterfly's Breath (Cutle r's Gin\, Cutler's Apple Pie Liqueur\, Fresh Lime\, Agave nectar\, Soda) i nspired by Julia Child.\n\n\n\nSanta Barbara VintnersThe Santa Barbara Vin tners \;will provide \;a selection of Santa Barbara wines \;to complement \;the sumptuous fare. Enjoy wines from \;three unique wine bars from sparkling wine to white and rose to red wines. Savor the ri ch flavors and nuanced aromas of locally-produced wines. \;In addition to the SB Vintners we will have wine from: \n\n\n\nWines from Sta. Rita H ills Wine AllianceButtonwood FarmCarharttCarucciColluvialDovcecoteFUTURE P ERFECTKessler-HaakLongoria WineryNative9/Ranchos De OntiverosSanford Winer ySo Far Out WineSunstoneSweetzer CellarsCrossHatch WineryLa Lieff WinesRZN WinesSea Creatures WineDierberg/Star Lane VineyardRusack VineyardsTyler W inery &\; Lieu Dit WineryMarbeso WineBarden by MargerumFoxenPRESS GANG CELLARS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must be 21 years of age or older with a v alid photo ID to enter this event.\n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from t he Taste of Santa Barbara will contribute to the Santa Barbara Culinary Ex perience\, in collaboration with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts\, furthering our shared commitment to culinary exce llence and cultural enrichment.\n\n\n\nLocation: Casa de la Guerra Courtya rdAddress: 15 E De La Guerra St\, Santa Barbara\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbce.events/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/S creen-Shot-2024-04-17-at-3.25.28-PM.png CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR