The 1919 - Summer 2024 - University Club of Santa Barbara
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA
Club Management:
General Manager
Sarah Rudd (Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org)
Member Services, Marketing, & Activities
Ammanjah de Vries (MemberServices@uclubsb.org)
Private Events Manager
Christy Sullivan (ChristyS@uclubsb.org)
Executive Chef
David Rosner (David@uclubsb.org)
Front of House Manager
Alena Gleich (Alena@uclubsb.org)
Accounting
Sylvia Marley (Accounting@uclubsb.org)
Weddings
Weddings@uclubsb.org
On the Cover:
Board of Directors:
President Jean Pfeiffer
Past President Lacy Taylor
Vice President Susan Bradley
Secretary Kostis Protopapas
Treasurer Gail Anikouchine
Craig Alexander
Steve Epstein
Jack Heine - Finance Chair
Cynthia McClelland
Michael Porter
Edward Savage
John Thyne
The University Club of Santa Barbara isn’t just a gathering place; it is a vibrant hub where life is enjoyed and celebrated. Good food, bountiful drinks, and great friendships. It is home to a diverse and inclusive membership, including executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, creatives, thought leaders, and connoisseurs. Together, they represent the best of Santa Barbara, and together they help enrich one another’s lives and the lives of those around us. Whether you are looking for social connections, networking opportunities, or both, the University Club of Santa Barbara is the place to be.
Tuesdays-Fridays
10:00am - 8:00pm
* The Club is not open for service on Mondays or weekends (except special weekend member events)
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Dan & The Dairy Queens 1PM Backgammon Club
Photography Club* *check venue & date online
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Summerland Trio
• See pages 22-28 for full event details & information 1PM Backgammon
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Chris Fossek 12:30PM Book Lover’s Society
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Téka
5-8PM Chef's Tasting Menu Available in Addition to Regular Dinner Menu (make regular dinner reservations) 5-9PM END OF SUMMER SOIRÉE! THE BIG PARTY OF THE YEAR!
SEPTEMBER
• Reservations open 6 weeks before each Club event or activity
• Watch for additional offers & promotions via email
• See pages 22-28 for full event details & information
1PM Bridge Club
1PM Backgammon Club
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Summerland Trio
6PM WINE MAKER’S DINNER - Featuring Sanguis Wines
12:30PM Book Lover’s Society
1PM Bridge Club
5:30PM-6:30PM MEMBER RECRUITMENT RECEPTION
1PM Bridge Club
5PM SB HISTORY WITH A TWISTS: Author Steven Gilbar - Montecito Noir: True Tales of Murder & Mayhem in Paradise
1PM Mah Jongg Club
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Chris Fossek
1PM Backgammon Club 3-6PM Networking Event - Legacy Hour: A Kinder World of Commerce
5:30PM Book Club After Dark
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Téka
1PM Bridge Club
1PM Mah Jongg Club
3PM Writer’s Society
6PM Wednesday Night Live! - Featuring Al Vafa
8:15AM SABER BREAKFAST SPEAKER
Photography Club* *check venue & date online
12PM Book Club Over Lunch
12-2PM HALLSTEIN LUNCHEON- WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELIZABETH HALLSTEIN FROM AUSTRIA
5PM OKTOBERFESTBuffet Dinner (no regular dinner served)
From Our Desks To You:
Dear Members,
With the advent of summer and our perfect warm yet mild weather, I would like to share with you my excitement for the wonderful season ahead at our beloved University Club of Santa Barbara. It promises to be a season filled with vibrant activities, shared meals, refreshing drinks on our private Sola patio, celebrations, and new opportunities for networking and connection.
Our Club calendar is once again brimming with events designed to bring us all together! I am particularly excited about our new networking opportunities which aim to create even more opportunities for meaningful connections among our diverse membership. Whether you are a longstanding member or a recent addition to our community, there will be ample chances to forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
On that note, thank you again to our member Monica Lenches for orchestrating the perfect kickoff event for our new networking initiatives. This unique and exclusive Legacy Hour was nothing short of inspiring, bringing together a commanding cadre of professionals and thought leaders here at the Club. I loved it! It was truly galvanizing to witness such meaningful connections being fostered, and I eagerly anticipate more such events in the future. Take a look at some of the photos on page 17 from the event, and be sure to join us for the next one on September 18th!
Looking forward, be sure to peruse our Club calendar for all our beloved annual summer specials, as well as many new initiatives. I personally cannot wait for our much-anticipated annual End of Summer Soirée,
which will transport us to the enchanting Greek Isles this year! It promises to once again be a night of celebration and revelry under the stars, showcasing the best of our Club’s hospitality and the warmth of our community. Much like our incredible Holiday festivities, this event has become a Club Signature that keeps getting better and better!
Speaking of our community – I extend a warm welcome to all our fabulous new members! Your presence enriches our Club and contributes to making the University Club the premier destination in town for connecting with like-minded individuals and cultivating valuable relationships. Please feel free to reach out and let us know how we can help you become connected and involved!
But wait, there’s more! Have you seen the incredible special membership campaign we’ve launched? If not, be sure to take a look on pages 10-11of this magazine for more information! If you have friends, family, or colleagues interested in joining, now is the time! They don’t want to miss out on this opportunity so please connect them with Ammanjah or Sarah. They will be more than happy to answer any questions and get the ball rolling for them. This campaign will run for a limited time or until we reach our membership cap, so it’s really your best time to bring new friends and colleagues into our vibrant University Club family.
Together, let us fill this summer with unforgettable moments and lasting memories, here at your University Club of Santa Barbara.
Jean Pfeiffer University Club President
Dear Members,
As we welcome the warm embrace of summer, I am delighted to share exciting updates and upcoming events with you. Our community continues to thrive, and it's all thanks to your active participation and unwavering support.
First, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming attendance at our recent Member Recruitment Reception. Your enthusiasm and involvement made the event a resounding success, showcasing our Club and highlighting the current membership campaign. See pages 10-11 for more details on the campaign, and be sure to let your friends, family, and colleagues know as well! This campaign will run for a limited time or until we sell out.
We are also excited to introduce our summer menus and cocktails. Thank you to all who took the time to respond to our latest food and beverage survey. We received excellent feedback and are excited for you all to enjoy the updated seasonal menus coming out, including freshly sourced ingredients, exciting options for all diets, and both club classics and an array of specials.
This summer, we have a fantastic lineup of member events, with something for everyone. Our annual Lobster Boil kicks off the season with delicious food, live music, and a great opportunity to relax and socialize with fellow members. Next we transport you to France for Bastille Day, featuring traditional French fare prepared by Executive Chef David Rosner. July also brings a Distinguished Speaker Event from the Pearl Chase Society, our Boutique Wineries Tasting, a Member Appreciation Reception, and we’ll finish the month with the first of our traditional Fiesta celebrations - the Wednesday evening tequila tasting and menu specials.
August brings our second Fiesta celebration, featuring a full buffet dinner and performances by the official Fiesta Spirit and Junior Spirit dancers! And of course, August also means our big End of Summer Soirée! Send off the summer in style with one of the most fun and popular parties in town, with this year's Greek Isles theme.
On the Wine & Spirits front, in addition to July’s Boutique Wineries Tasting event (always fun and super popular with our members and your guests), this quarter, we will enjoy just the one Wine Maker's Dinner, in September, featuring Sanguis Wines. Not to worry, however, as we are excited to announce two new culinary events with nonalcoholic pairings. The first will be a three-course Chef's tasting menu, offering the option of zero-alcohol wine or traditional wine pairing. The second event will be a luncheon focused on the extraordinary Hallstein water. Elizabeth Hallstein will join us from Austria to educate us on this unique water, the only untouched water from source to bottle in the world.
September will be action-packed with another Member Recruitment event, continuing our commitment to sell out of proprietary memberships for the first time in the Club's history since 1919! The month also brings a SABER breakfast, a Distinguished Speaker event with Steve Gilbar discussing his new novel Montecito Noir, and our annual Oktoberfest celebration to close out the quarter.
If you have not attended a SABER breakfast speaker series, I highly recommend it. University Club members are exclusively invited to join these valuable networking mornings, held right here at the Club, aimed at enhancing the professional lives and skills of local business leaders.
Lastly, I want to extend a warm welcome to our new members who have joined us in recent months. We are thrilled to have you as part of our community and look forward to seeing you at our events. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance in getting acquainted with our offerings.
Thank you all for being a vital part of our club. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Club special. I always say—we have the best members, and you truly embody the spirit of the Club. Here's to a summer filled with connections, celebratory moments, and growth for all.
Sarah Rudd General Manager Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Our members make our Club what it is. Know anyone who wants to join? NOW is the time to bring them in!
LIMITED TIME ONLY
25% Off of Initiation Fees: For a limited time – or until we sell out –applicants accepted for Resident Membership receive 25% off of their initiation fee!
40% Off of Initiation Fees:
More than one friend, family member, or colleague accepted for Resident Membership at the same time? Each enjoy 40% off of their initiation fees!
For more information on our application process, membership categories, & pricing: Membership@uclubsb.org
Welcome To Our New Members! Welcome To Our New Members!
Marguerite Amer
Gina & Martin Bell
Kim & Rob Crawford
Patricia Duncan & Winston Peters
Sarah Fox & Dennis Klos
Nancy & Michael Gifford
Angelina Speier & Jackson Snyder
Natalie Sweeney & Thomas Parry
* through July 2024
Kathryn Tarkington
Dale Tetalman
Christine Tumpson
Patty & Stephen Vignolo
MEMBERSHIP REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN - LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Have you been trying to entice someone to join the Club? A friend or family member who has been thinking about joining? A colleague who has joined you for lunch or dinner and has shown interest in membership? NOW is the time for them to join. Limited time reductions in initiation fees now available for Resident Memberships! Details on previous page, or email membership@uclubsb.org for full prospectus and information.
Club Event & Activity Reservations - Open 6 Weeks Prior
As our Club has gown, so have sign-ups for our many social activities and Club events. To help ensure everyone has a chance to sign up (including new members starting later in a quarter), starting in January 2024, reservations will open 6 weeks before each Club event or activity. Reservations before that time will not be possible except for certain promotions or classes with earlier cutoffs.
Making & Managing Reservations
A reminder that we do encourage members to log in to your member accounts on our website to make or manage reservations. You can make reservations for lunch, dinner, Club events, and social groups and activities online at www.uclubsb.org/login. For help with reservations for larger parties, please do not hesitate to email us at MemberServices@uclubsb.org.
LOIs & Reservations for Reciprocal Visits Ahead of Time - Mandatory
A reminder that you must get a Letter of Introduction (LOI) from us for each and every Reciprocal Club visit. We do ask for 2-3 business days to prepare and send your LOIs. A reminder also that you are responsible for making and managing any and all reservations with our reciprocal partners yourselves. Please see page 11 for more information and instructions on how to access reciprocal clubs.
Cancellation Policies
A reminder that we do have a 72-hour cancellation policy. For special events and meals, including but not limited to special menu dinners, Club events, activities, socials, single-seating meals, and more, cancellations can be made up to 72 hours before the event only. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will be charged in full for you and all guests. Additions to reservations after a reservation deadline are not permitted without approval. Waitlist may be in effect.
HOW-TO: Reciprocal Club Visits
UClub of Santa Barbara Members enjoy reciprocal access to over 200 private clubs in the US and worldwide.
• A full list of current reciprocal clubs can be found in the members area of the website.
• To access a reciprocal club, be it just for a meal or golf, or for an extended stay:
1. Members please first contact the club(s) you wish to visit to check availability*.
2. Once you have confirmed availability with the reciprocal club(s), email Member Services for the required Letter of Introduction (LOI).
3. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to email your LOI out. You will receive a copy as well.
* UClub members are responsible for making any and all arrangements and reservations directly with the reciprocal clubs they wish to visit, and must settle any and all bills directly with the reciprocal clubs before they leave. The UClub is not responsible for any outstanding member bills with reciprocal clubs. *Each of our reciprocal club partners has their own rules, regulations, pricing, and amenities for visiting reciprocal members. Please contact the club(s) you wish to visit to learn more about what they offer reciprocal club members.
Retail Wine Sales
Astute members may have noticed our wine sales table set up in the living room. Stop by to see which select bottles are being showcased at any given time. Additional wines are listed as well. All featured wines available for retail sale.
Spotlight On Our Partners
University Club of Santa Barbara members enjoy the luxury and amenities of a private club wherever their travels take them. Reciprocal privileges extend to such clubs as the Oxford and Cambridge Club in London, the University Club of Chicago, the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, the Olympic Club in San Francisco, and many other private, university, athletic, country, and yacht clubs across the nation and worldwide. Many offer overnight accommodations on par with the finest of hotels, exquisite dining, athletic facilities, and other amenities. University Club member Leslie Andrea Westbrook recently took advantage of our reciprocal agreements with two of our esteemed European partners. She shares a bit about her experiences at the Oxford and Cambridge Club in London, England and the Círculo Ecuestre Club in Barcelona, Spain below.
By Leslie Andrea Westbrook, University Club of Santa Barbara member and a longtime travel writer with a column in the Montecito Journal and an international auction broker (www.auctionliaison.com)
"One of the splendid perks of our University Club of Santa Barbara memberships are the reciprocal clubs throughout the globe. This past May, I took advantage of two of them, slumbering and dining at the lovely Oxford and Cambridge Club on Pall Mall in London’s tony Mayfair district in the West end, as well as dining with friends at the Círculo Equestre’s newly refurbished terrace restaurant in Barcelona, Spain which is housed in a wonderful, historic Belle Epoque style, four-story building in the heart of Barcelona’s shopping district. That club, set on the broad Avenguda Diagonal, which divides the city in two, was founded in 1856 by Catalonians with a penchant for horse riding.
Oxford and Cambridge Club, London
The Oxford and Cambridge Club house was designed by Sir Robert Smirke, the architect of the British Museum, and was completed in 1838. The Club is the result of several amalgamations, most recently between the United University Club of 1821 and the Oxford and Cambridge University Club, which was established nine years later. Former members include William Thackery and TS Elliot. Currently, Lord Sainsbury and Lord Patten are Honorary Members, as are the Chancellors of the two universities, the Vice Chancellors and most Heads of House along with His Majesty King Charles III, HM Queen Margrethe ΙΙ of Denmark, HM King Harald V of Norway and His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians!
Guest rooms vary widely here. I booked a single room with a lovely view through a oval-shaped window. My accommodation felt like a cabin on a sea faring ship, with everything fitting in snuggly. There was a combo shower/tub – the tub designed for slightly smaller figures than mine, perhaps. There are larger rooms and suites, some with walk-in showers. A small desk, closet with a tea kettle and biscuits tucked in, TV and daily room service and complimentary newspaper delivered made it the perfect base for my week in London.
Getting to the rooms is another matter. There ARE two elevators – including an old-fashioned cage-style lift – but there are LOTS of stairs that go every which way and are a bit higgledy-piggledy – a bit of a challenge if you are heavy packer like me (there is help). Squash courts in the basement are popular with members and the younger set.
The best part of the club (besides members and guests, of course) are the stunning public rooms: The Coffee Room (where I had a superb Dove sole dinner with Parity Theatre director/dear friend Ludovica Villar-Hauser, also in London to direct a play), the handsome and terribly comfy North, South and Silent Libraries – and the Members Bar, where I met and mingled with a number of charming club members over gratis salty cocktail nibbles served with cocktails and wine. There’s also a sweet little greenery terrace where I enjoyed sunshine views.
A buffet breakfast is included, set in the grand Coffee Room surrounded by huge, recently restored historic oil portraits. A table is spread with cereals, croissants and pastries, fruit and yogurt. Coffee, tea and toast (served in toast racks) service is provided; the host and staff are most congenial.
The club is formal, but friendly: no “trainers”, i.e. tennis shoes, after 6 pm, which are generally not appreciated anywhere in the club except for on weekends. Decorum rules and it really does feel like stepping back to a more gentile and polite society. I shall happily return to jolly Olde England and the club that seems to have stopped in time."
Want to know how to access these and other reciprocal clubs across the nation and worldwide? • Take a look at the box on page 12 for instructions. • You can find the full list of our reciprocal partners online on our website - www.uclubsb.org
The Círculo Ecuestre Club, Barcelona
Located in a mansion in the heart of Barcelona, a modernist gem from 1910, the Círculo Ecuestre has been the point of intersection of the most influential business, professional and institutional circles in Barcelona and Catalonia since its founding in 1856. Meetings and events, formal and informal professional and cultural gatherings, offer activities and content of interest to members in a space where personal relationships and contacts arise naturally.
Prominent people from all walks of economic, political, social and cultural life visit and stay at the Círculo Ecuestres. The club currently has 1500 members and is the ideal place for reflection, dialogue, reading, comfort or social and business meetings. The club boasts several amenities, including meeting rooms, restaurant, terrace, four suits and twelve rooms for overnight stays, fitness facilities, heated pool, solarium, sauna and massage room, a cocktail bar, and more.
Address: C/ de Balmes, 169 bis, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona Website: www.circuloecuestre.es Tel.: +34 934 156 000 Email: administracion@circuloecuestre.es
Meet Our UClub Staff
A True Artist Bringing Talent to Santa Barbara
Andres De La Cruz Candelario (32) hails from Mexico City. He arrived in Santa Barbara only two years ago, but already has made a mark in our local cultural scene, as well as the University Club kitchen.
In the kitchen here at the Club he is responsible for pizzas, salads, and desserts. A quick and earnest study, he learned the trade on the job, always taking pride in preparing each dish exactly as requested by our members.
In fact, Andres takes pride in everything he does, but nothing more so than in his family and his art. Andres works hard to help support his wife and two children – his 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter – in Mexico, while also continuing his studies online. "I was doing an arts study in Mexico before I came here," he relates. "I am still doing my studies while I am here, but online."
His true passion is his art – mainly dancing, although he also enjoys painting. "In Mexico I ran a youth dance group," Andres recounts. "We organized cultural events and events in the community. This is my dream – to finish my studies and to be able to continue to work in the community with my art."
It is also his art which offered him a lifeline and a connection to community here in Santa Barbara. "When I came here," Andres notes, "I was alone, and it was tough, being away from my family. I was depressed." Three months ago, however, he found the Xochipilli De Santa Barbara dance group. He auditioned and thanks to the expertise he brought with him from Mexico, he was immediately accepted. Not only that, after just a few short months with the group, he was asked if he wanted to participate "in a fiesta that is an important part of Santa Barbara culture," as he recounts. "I did not know what it was, but I now realize that is a big deal for Santa Barbara." Andres and the Xochipilli group had to audition, and were proud to be accepted to dance at Fiesta for this year's 100th anniversary. He is very excited, also for his family back in Mexico to see the video that will be taken of the performances, and a bit nervous for all of his colleagues who are coming to cheer him on. "We will dance in the general rehearsal on July 30th, and then we will perform on August 1st," he says.
Andres - from all of your friends and colleagues here at the University Club, we wish you good luck and all the best for your Fiesta performances! We look forward to seeing you dance on this important occasion.
Andres De La Cruz Candelario
SCENE AT THE CLUB
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From Our Kitchen to Yours
Wonderful Warm Weather Recipes for lunch, picnics, or as a
starter for dinner
Summers are for savoring. Savoring time with friends and family, and making the most of our delightful Santa Barbara summer days and evenings out. The last thing we want to be doing is to be slaving away over hot stoves and ovens, and spending long hours stuck in the kitchen. Here are a few of our favorite quick and easy summer recipes that will keep you cool, hydrated, and ready to savor summer.
Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus iced tea)
INGREDIENTS:
2 qts water
1 cup sugar
1 cup dried hibiscus
2 tsp ginger chopped
2 oz lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring all ingredients to boil
2. Steep for 20 mins and strain
3. Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedge
Executive Chef David Rosner
Watermelon & Feta salad
INGREDIENTS:
4 Tbs E.v.o.o
1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 # Heirloom Tomatoes chopped
4 cups Baby Wild Arugula
1 cup Red Onions Sliced
1 ea watermelon
5 oz Feta cheese crumbles
Gazpacho
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups tomato juice
2 cups ripe roma tomatoes chopped
1 ea red onions small dice
1 ea red bell pepper small dice
1 ea cucumber chopped
1 clove garlic fine chopped
1/4 cup basil chopped
2 Tbs sherry vinegar
2 Tbs e.v.o.o
Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Whisk e.v.o.o and balsamic vinegar
2. Toss Arugula, tomatoes, red onions
3. Place watermelon and feta on the top
DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend all ingredients, slow for chunky or fast and longer for smooth consistency
2. Chill and serve
Sous Chef Tony Figueroa
Food & Beverage Service
Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm • Check Website For Most Up To Date Schedule
Welcome to a world of endless possibilities & culinary experiences.
Members of the University Club of Santa Barbara and their guests enjoy exquisite private dining in the heart of downtown. Whether dining out on our secluded Sola Patio or in the comfort of our inside dining areas, we pride ourselves on our friendly hospitality and personal, detail-oriented service. With daily and weekly specials and new seasonal menus every quarter – featuring freshly sourced, local ingredients and dishes suited to various diets – members and their guests are guaranteed a selection of new delights and Club favorites every visit. Complement your meal with a glass of local or imported wine, the cocktail of your choice, or one of our exquisite non-alcoholic selections. Whatever the occasion – meeting a client, hosting a lunch, drinks with friends, or celebrating with family or fellow members – there is something for everyone on the menu at the University Club of Santa Barbara.
DINING REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Event Information When Signing Up
A reminder to please take note of event details when signing up. For all of our events, information is included about pricing, seating, start times, type of menu, and more. You can find event listings in this magazine on pages 16-23 and via the online calendar when you log in on our website. Each listing lets you know if an event is a seated affair or party/reception-style without fixed seating; and if the former, whether seating is at individual, private tables or larger communal tables for the evening; if the menu is buffet, à la cart, or prix fixe; seating times; and more.
Walk-Ins For Regular Lunch & Dinner Service
While we do strongly encourage reservations (help us better serve you and your guests by letting us know to expect you), walk-ins are also welcome for regular meals!
*RSVPs are, however, always needed for special meals and events. Be sure to check the online members’ calendar to ensure there is not a special meal on the date you want to come in. There are no walk-ins for special events and meals requiring reservations - see also next point below.
No Regular Dinner During Special Culinary Events
A reminder that there is no regular dinner available during culinary evenings held in lieu of regular dinner. Walk-ins are also not possible on ‘Gold’ evenings (such as Wine Maker Dinners Oktoberfest, Opera Dinner, Lobster Fest, Holiday Dinner,
and similar). Reservations are always required ahead of time for special culinary evenings; food and seating are prepped ahead of time according to the reservation lists. We do have a 72-hour cancellation policy for these same reasons. You are welcome to stop by for a drink at the bar during special dinner events, but you will not be able to order dinner of any kind.
Communal Tables
The University Club is all about forging lasting connections, celebrating and growing together. To this end we often have communal tables set up for those who attended an event or activity and wish to dine together before or afterward. If you would like a lunch or dinner reservation before or after an event or activity and would like to sit at a communal table with others who attended, please indicate this in your reservation or let MemberServices@uclubsb.org know.
No Corkage Thursdays & Free Wine Fridays
You are always welcome to bring your own bottle(s) of wine when you dine at the UClub. Corkage fees are waived every Thursday at dinner. Enjoy a free glass of wine with your lunch every Friday.
A Dish Best Served...
We serve our meat - steaks, burgers, etc. - medium rare. If you would like yours prepared a different way, please let your server know. The same goes for any of our dishes - help us ensure you are satisfied by letting us know your preferences. Your servers are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Welcome Summer with Our New Summer Menus!
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara dining with an array of fresh and exciting dishes at the University Club! With a variety of specials and seasonally changing menus, and dishes suited to different diets, you and your guests are sure to be pampered and delighted every time.
Starting July 9th, come get into the summer spirit with our new Summer Lunch and Dinner Menus, as well as our new seasonal specialty cocktails.
A few of our favorites from the new summer menus include:
• Swordfish a la Plancha (Patti Pan Squash, Potatoes, Carrot Ginger Broth)
Come discover your new favorite dishes, alongside our Club classics.
• AT THE UCLUB EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING! • LIVE MUSIC (FROM 6:00PM) DURING DINNER (SERVED 5:00-8:00PM)
7/3 • The Summerland Trio
7/10 • Al Vafa
7/17 • Dan and the Dairy Queens
7/24 • Téka
7/31 • Chris Fossek
8/7 • The Summerland Trio
8/14 • Dan and the Dairy Queens
8/21 • Téka
8/28 • Chris Fossek
9/4 • The Summerland Trio
9/11 • Chris Fossek
9/18 • Téka
9/25 •Al Vafa
FEATURING:
Al Vafa sings and plays guitar in the styles of classic pop, jazz, and blues, adding an air of mystery and flair.
Chris Fossek is a local favorite Spanish guitarists / composers, putting his own local stamp on the Spanish and gypsy stylings.
Dan and the Dairy Queens Featuring Dan Diamond, Jan Ingram, and Kelly Simmons! UClub members’ favorite.
The Summerland Trio bring a mix of blues, bossas, country, and much more.
Téka is the renowned Brazilian vocalist/guitarist known for her velvety tones, smooth bossa nova and Brazilian jazz, contemporary pop and lively sambas.
Culinary Events
• No regular dinner served on special culinary evenings • Reservations Required Ahead of Time • No Walk-Ins • Space Limited • For UClub Members & Your Guests unless otherwise specified. • Reservations open 6 weeks before each Club event or activity unless otherwise indicated online.
JULY
3
5PM Bar & Socializing, 6PM Dinner
JULY
12
Reservations Required, available from 5-8pm
Lobster Boil
WHAT: Kick off the 4th of July weekend with our annual member favorite traditional lobster boil dinner!
PRICE: $88++
MENU: Family Style (salad, traditional lobster & seafood boil, dessert - cherry pie with whipped cream)
SEATING: Communal Seating at long tables together, Prompt Single Seating
Bastille Day Dinner
WHAT: French-themed evening with specialty cocktails and a special a la carte French-themed menu in honor of Bastille Day!
PRICE: à la carte
MENU: Special a la carte menu (no regular menu available - French-themed menu only)
SEATING: Regular restaurant seating, reservations available 5-8pm. Reservations required.
JULY
31
Reservations Required, available from 5-8pm
Fiesta Kickoff Evening (during dinner)
WHAT: Make regular dinner reservations and kick off Fiesta at the Club with live music and complimentary Lalo Tequila tasting*. * Must have dinner reservations to partake in tequila tasting
PRICE: à la carte
MENU: Regular dinner menu will be served with the addition to the menu of fiesta-themed specials
SEATING: Regular restaurant seating, reservations available 5-8pm. Reservations required.
AUGUST
2
5PM Bar & Socializing, 6PM Dinner
6:30PM Dancers
15 AUGUST
Reservations Required, available from 5-8pm
Fiesta! Dinner & Dancers
WHAT: Fiesta on the Sola Patio! Fun Fiesta buffet, specialty cocktails, & dance performance by the Fiesta Spirit and Junior Spirit
PRICE: $58++
MENU: Special Fiesta! buffet menu only (no regular menu available, see menu online)
SEATING: Single Communal Seating at 6pm (bar open at 5pm)
Chef's Tasting Menu Available
WHAT: Special 3-Course Chef's Tasting Menu available in addition to regular dinner menu.
PRICE: $55++ without pairing; $85++ with choice of zero-alcohol wine or traditional wine pairing
MENU: 3-Course Chef's Tasting Menu available during regular dinner
SEATING: Regular restaurant seating, reservations available 5-8pm. Reservations required.
Note: Regular dinner also served this evening.
Culinary Events
• No regular dinner served on special culinary evenings • Reservations Required Ahead of Time • No Walk-Ins • Space Limited • For UClub Members & Your Guests unless otherwise specified. • Reservations open 6 weeks before each Club event or activity unless otherwise indicated online.
AUGUST
24
join us any time from 5-9pm
13 SEPTEMBER
12-2pm
SEPTEMBER
27
5PM Bar & Socializing, 6PM Dinner
BIG End of Summer Soirée!
WHAT: Our BIG OUTDOOR End of Summer Soirée! Theme: Greek Isles - Savor the Sunset Unlimited Drinks • Food Stations • Live Music
PRICE: $145++ including alcohol • $100++ no alcohol included
MENU: All-you-can-eat Food Stations throughout the Club, Unlimited Drinks
SEATING: Non-Seated Event • Reception-Style Tables Only • Party • Outdoor Event
Hallstein Luncheon
WHAT: Special luncheon focused on the extraordinary Hallstein water. Elizabeth Hallstein will join us from Austria to educate us on this unique water, the only untouched water from source to bottle in the world.
PRICE: $35++
MENU: Welcome appetizer followed by lunch • Choice of 3 Entrees • Hallstein water served
*Little Boat wine available for purchase
SEATING: Communal Seating on Front Patio • Reservations required.
Oktoberfest!
WHAT: Prost! Come raise a beer stein (or more!) with friends at the UClub! Beer hall style seating, German buffet, & live music.
PRICE: $58++
MENU: Special Oktoberfest buffet menu only (no regular menu available, see menu online)
SEATING: Single Communal Seating at 6pm (bar open at 5pm)
19 JULY 5:00-6:30pm
Wine & Spirits Activities
* See Also Next Page for this quarter’s Wine Maker Dinners
WITH: • Alamati Wine • Entity of Delight • Press Gang Cellars • Rooted Vine Cellars • Yata Eagle Wines
PRICE: $10++ MENU: N/A
SEATING: N/A (this is a reception-style, non-seated event)
Join us for this special event showcasing wines from boutique wineries who do not have their own tasting rooms. Enjoy the opportunity to sample a number of smaller wineries in one go and to purchase your favorites.
UCLUB WINE
MAKER’S DINNERS UCLUB WINE MAKER’S DINNERS*
Every 1st Thursday of the Month
• 6:00PM • $110++
Enjoy an exquisite, evening out with a different local wine maker every month. Includes a welcome drink and five select wines. Wine makers discuss each wine between courses.
• SEATING: Prompt Single Seating
• MENU: Welcome Drink Followed by 5-Course Pairing Menu
July
December, 2023
August
September 5, 2024
NO Wine Maker’s Dinner
NO Wine Maker’s Dinner
Reminder that there is no wine maker’s dinner in January.
Reminder that there is no wine maker’s dinner in July. We will be back in September with new wine makers on deck to share their delectable wines with us.
NO Wine Maker’s Dinner
Reminder that there is no wine maker’s dinner in August. We will be back in September with new wine makers on deck to share their delectable wines with us.
Sanguis Wines
Menus Posted Online Before Each Event
Membership & Mingles
Member Appreciation Happy Hour Reception
WHAT: Join us as we raise a glass to YOU, our members.
PRICE: FREE
WHO: UClub Members & Your Partner/Spouse Only
5:00-6:30pm
5:30-6:30pm
Join us for this happy hour for UClub members (and your partners/spouses!) – our way to say thank you for being part of the UClub family.
New Member Recruitment Reception
WHAT: Reception for members to bring others interested in the Club
PRICE: FREE with RSVP
WHO: Attendance With RSVP for UClub Members & Your Invited Guest(s)
Do you have a friend or family member who has been thinking about joining? A colleague who has joined you for lunch or dinner and has shown interest in membership? This is the evening to bring them in to learn about the Club! Have a drink, mingle with other members, take an optional tour of the Club, and enjoy the evening.
Distinguished Speakers
The Legacy of Pearl Chase
WHAT: Join us for an evening celebrating the remarkable legacy of Pearl Chase, a pivotal figure who shaped the architectural identity and character of Santa Barbara.
WITH: Author Cheri Rae and Pearl Chase Society VP Christine Neuhauser
PRICE: $25++
Headlining the event will be Cheri Rae, author of the 2023 book entitled “String of Pearls,” who will share her insights on the life and influence of Pearl Chase. Attendees will also have the privilege of hearing from Christine Neuhauser, VP of the Pearl Chase Society, who will discuss the ongoing endeavors of the society.
Santa Barbara History With A Twist
WHAT: A night with local author Steven Gilbar and his latest book Montecito Noir: True Tales of Murder & Mayhem in Paradise.
WITH: Local author Steven Gilbar
PRICE: $25++
Come and enjoy a signature cocktail from the Film Noir era and if the mood strikes you, dress up in your favorite film noir look.
• Full Event Details & Registration Online Via Members’ Portal or email memberservices@uclubsb.org
• Registrations open up 6 weeks prior to each event. • Space Limited for All Events • RSVPs Required
• Unless otherwise specified, all events are for UClub Members & your guests.
UClub Networking Opportunities
11 JULY
8:15am
SABER Breakfast Speaker
WHAT: UClub members are invited to join this Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable breakfast with speaker event.
PRICE: $25++
WITH: Karen Mora, founder of Payroll Vault Santa Barbara's sister company Accountability
Plus & Frank Palmieri, Payroll Vault
TOPIC: Payroll Compliance: What it means, how it affects your small business
SEPTEMBER
12
8:15am
18 SEPTEMBER
3-6pm
SABER Breakfast Speaker
WHAT: UClub members are invited to join this Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable breakfast with speaker event.
PRICE: $25++
WITH: John Troxel, Verdict Resources, Inc.
Love, Business, and Background Checks: Why They Matter More Than Ever. Do you really know whom you are going to marry, to hire, to place on your board of directors, to buy a business from, to have your daughter room with at college?
Legacy Hour: A Kinder World of Commerce
WHAT: Delve into the inspiring world of businesses that go beyond profit-making and prioritize making a positive impact on our local communities. Connect with impact leaders from both the commercial and non-profit spaces over issues that really matter; discover how these "Legacy Brands" are demonstrating the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
PRICE: $10++
WITH: Facilitated by UClub member and co-founder of A KINDER WORLD OF COMMERCE, Monica Lenches, with special guests from key Santa Barbara industries and organizations.
Cancellation Policy
A reminder that we have a 72-hour cancellation policy for Club events & activities.
Go to www.uclubsb.org/login any time to manage your reservations.
Oh Snap!
@uclubsb on Instagram
@uclubsb on Facebook
POST YOUR UCLUB PHOTOS TO WIN!
Let’s Get Social & Let’s Connect! Snap a photo –or a few– whenever you are at the Club, post your favorite (appropriate for public consumption) one(s) to your Instagram or Facebook account, tag us so that we see, and you will be entered to win* a free glass of wine with your next meal! Show us the delicious food or special drink you are enjoying! Show us the fun you are having with friends and family! Let’s make our beloved UClub internet famous.
We will repost our favorite posts and will also pick a winner every month for a free glass of house wine on us. * Must be a UClub member to be entered to win a free glass of wine.
Enjoying your meal or drink at the UClub? Having fun with friends or family? Snap a photo or two!
SNAP! POST! TAG!
Next, share the joy! Post your favorite (SFW) photo(s) to your Facebook or Instagram account.
Remember to tag us!
UClub members win a free glass of wine each month!*
Member Clubs & Societies
NEW! TRAVEL SOCIETY
PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
SEE CALENDAR FOR LISTINGS
In collaboration with fellow UClub members affiliated with Santa Barbara’s professional opera, theatre, and symphony, the Performing Arts Society connects University Club members to performing arts events in the community and more.
See promotions and offers online and via Club emails throughout the year.
WINE & SPIRITS SOCIETY
SEE CALENDAR FOR LISTINGS
UClub members and your guests welcome to attend any of the Wine & Spirits Society’s fun, unique, and often educational adult beverage experiences, exclusive tastings, dinners, and excursions. Details and pricing for each event online.
Space Limited • Reservations Required
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH • 10AM • FREE
Under the direction of fellow member and professional photographer Helene Glassman, every second Thursday of each month. All levels (including beginners!) and all types of photography (camera, phone, etc.) welcome!
Check the with Member Services for each month’s location. Dates may also vary.
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
BRIDGE CLUB
EVERY TUESDAY • 1PM • FREE
Join your fellow Bridge playing members for weekly play. UClub Bridge Club plays “Party Bridge”. This is a fun game.
Email memberservices@uclubsb.org for more information
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
Do you like to travel? Are you interested in exploring new destinations with like-minded people? The University Club's Travel Society is for you! Email memberservices@uclubsb.org for more information. UClub member clubs and societies are run by members! Do you have a club you would like to start? Let us know! Memberservices@uclubsb.org
MAH JONGG CLUB
EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH • 1:00PM • FREE
Join fellow members for Mah Jongg on our private front patio (Game Room if cold outside) • 1-3pm • All levels welcome • Beginner’s table available.
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only*
*Members have guest privileges with limited single guest passes.
RSVP separately for optional lunch before (11:45am)
BACKGAMMON CLUB
EVERY 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY • 1-3PM • FREE
Are you a Backgammon lover, beginner or advanced? Tired of playing online or with the same partner? Backgammon can be played for fun and enjoyment or on a more competitive level if you need to get the adrenalin going. In either case it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon at our favorite club. No experience needed!
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
THE WRITER’S SOCIETY
EVERY 4TH TUESDAY • 3PM • FREE
Whether you are just getting started or have a manuscript in process, this group will help you take your writing to the next level. Novelist, literary journalist, and writing coach Andrea Weir will be on hand to facilitate our group. Beginners welcome. No previous participation needed.
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
NEW DAY! BOOK LOVER’S SOCIETY
EVERY 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH • 12:30PM • FREE
A different kind of book club for bibliophiles. Come share what you are reading, hear of new books, enjoy guest speakers, swap favorite book podcasts, and more! We will meet over optional lunch.
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
BOOK CLUB - OVER LUNCH
EVERY 2ND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH • 12PM • FREE
Every second Friday of each month. Join us for as many or as few meetings as you would like. Free glass of wine with lunch. Check the online calendar for the current book list.
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
BOOK CLUB - AFTER DARK
EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH 5:30PM-7PM • $15++
A Book Club for those who prefer a good book and the company of fellow bibliophiles in the evening, with a glass of wine and nibbles (included in price), in the comfort of the UClub Library with its cozy couches and arm chairs.
Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only
OPERA SANTA BARBARA’S 2024-25 SEASON
NOVEMBER 8 & 10, 2024
The Daughter of the
MAY 2 & 4, 2025
The Marriage of Figaro FEBRUARY 21 & 23, 2025
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DONIZETTI’S
FREE UCLUB MEMBER ADS
Reserve your free 1/4 page ad in any upcoming edition of The 1919
Members of The University Club of Santa Barbara are more than just acquaintances and friends. Together, you are a community
UClub members strive to support one another in all that all you do. We are here to help you do that.
UClub members are entitled to one free quarter-page sized advertisement per year in The 1919 Magazine, including free design and layout should you need it.
The 1919 comes out 4 times per year (once a quarter), meaning your ad will run for 3 full months. You pick in which edition you want your ad to appear (first come, space permitting).
To learn more about how to reserve your free 1919 advertisement for your business or personal endeavor, contact Member Services.
Special member rates also available for additional ads or larger sizes.
THE GAMBLER’S GAME
Based on the True Story of the Man Who Broke The Bank at Monte Carlo
by James Darnborough
- Readers Favorite
In the twilight of the 19th century, as the Old West collides with the opulence of the Gilded Age, one man embarks on a journey that will redefine his life. The Gambler's Game is a captivating historical fiction saga that follows the extraordinary life of a mid-western baseball player turned high-stakes gambler.
