August 28 - Italian Wine Dinner – Tuscany + Fiorentina Steak

There are delightfully fun things happening at Solare this Friday, August 28.

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Here is the quick summary of the afternoon and evening:

First, we were surprised to just learn that our friend Luigi Pagoni is in Los Angeles this week. We immediately invited him down to Solare this Friday.

Luigi is the Winemaker and Vineyard Manager of Poggio del Moro Estate in Tuscany.

Luigi is also an expert in grilling the famous Fiorentina Steaks on a wood-fired grill.

So – we quickly organized a special dinner this Friday where you will have 5 of his select wines with a 4-course dinner that includes the prime beef from Fiorentina steaks grilled by Luigi and his son and our team.

You can hang out by the grill and hear the Fiorentina’s sizzling. Note: We have great vegetarian options too.

And – You can make your reservation anytime between 5pm and 7:30pm. You will love this experience – bring family and friends and celebrate the Tuscan lifestyle.

RSVP – Join us!

Details:

• Friday, August 28 – 5pm to 7:30pm
• We feature 5 select Poggio del Moro wines
• $108++
• 4-course menu including beef from the Fiorentina steaks
• Here is a fun video on the evening and with Luigi too describing the lunch
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This is magical. Luigi is a forever friend.

-Randy and the Solare Team

August 07 - Solare – Best of San Diego Party 2026

August 06 - Italian Winemaker Dinner – Barbaresco Legend, Paitin Estate

Italian Wine Dinner on Thursday, August 6.  Paitin Estate.

Beautiful deep dive on Barbaresco.

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You want to join this evening for 3 main reasons:

First, you will be delighted meeting Luca Pasquero-Elia who is the Winemaker and Owner of Paitin Estate. Luca is the 8-generation winemaker — and have been my very good friend for over 4 years. 

Second, this is a rare opportunity to have 4 Barbaresco crus together. You will really explore the terroir of this region of Piemonte. These are very prestigious wines including their single-vineyard and single cru Sori Paitin.

Third, this estate is legendary. It has been continuously operating in the same family since 1796. They help define what Barbaresco is – in its truest expressions.

Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu that is 100% focused on the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy. 

RSVP – Join us!

Details:

• Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm
• We feature 6 Paitin Wines including these 4 Barbaresco crus:
• Paitin Serraboella
• Paitin Basarin
• Paitin Albesani
• Paitin Sori Paitin
• $118++
• 4-course menu of dishes designed by Chef Denice Grande
• Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
• Here is a short video describing the lunch
• RSVP

You will really enjoy this evening … and meeting Luca. He really is incredible.

-Randy and the Solare Team

July 22 - Solare Wine Dinner with VV Vineyards in Ramona

Solare Wine Dinner – and we are keeping it local this time:

Wednesday July 22 with “VV Vineyards” of Ramona.

We are so lucky to have a vibrant and growing wine region right here in San Diego County, and VV Vineyards is such a great example of the high-quality wines that are being made. We love it! 

We have owners, Lety and Tavo Valdosola here along with winemaker, Ivan Caloca, to share all the fun details of their wines, their mission, and what is it like to make great wine here in San Diego. 

Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu. RSVP – Join us!

Click here to join this dinner.

Details:

• Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm
• 4-course menu of dishes designed by Chef Denice Grande
• $82++
• Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
• Here is a short video describing the lunch
• RSVP

You will really enjoy this evening … Ramona!

-Randy and the Solare Team

July 18 - September 30 - Solare Cooking Classes ~ July, August, and Sept Schedule

Cooking Classes at Solare. Here is our schedule for July, Augist, and September 2026.

Here our latest Cooking Class Schedule.

Class details and prices are found at this link.  The price for each Class includes the hands-on cooking class, wine, and a full lunch.  Class size limited.

We love doing Cooking Classes here at Solare!

Our Cooking Classes offer a truly hands-on experience allowing each student to create Italian cuisine themselves to make at home.  Our classes are not just a “demonstration”.

The fun typically starts at 10am at Solare with an Italian-style coffee of your choice.  Italian wine is served for students interested in “cooking with wine”.

• July 18 Lasagna with Chef Maria
• July 25 Osso Buco and Risotto
• August 8 Making Pizza from Scratch – Italiano!
• August 22 Learn to Cook Roman Classics
• August 29 Seafood Italian-style + Fish Market
• Sept 12 Let’s make an Italian Sunday Supper
• Sept 26 Gnocchi, Pesto, and Bolognese

The Classes do sell out fast due to the limited size. 

You sign up for a Solare Cooking Class with Tock.   Click here – and select the Class you’d like.

If you have any questions, please call us at 619-270-9670 or email us here.

-Randy and the Solare Team

July 15 - Italian Wine Dinner – Tuscan Legend – Mazzei Estate

Ciao! We have the Tuscan Legend, Mazzei Estate, here on Wednesday, July 15.

Mazzei is truly a special winery because their wines are some of the best in Italy, and the Mazzei family has been making wine for 25 generations – starting in 1435. incredible.

Giulio Rucellai from Mazzei leads the evening.

Tommy and I have selected 5 wines and they include:

• Library Edition of 2013 Gran Selezione
• Famous Siepi Super Tuscan
• Mazzei “Philip” wine that is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Philip Mazzei met Thomas Jefferson in Italy and the 1770’s and they came back together to the colonies so Philip could help with the vinticulture here. Wow!

Click here to join this dinner.

Details:

• Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm
• 4-course menu of dishes typical of Tuscany
• $110++
• Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
• Here is a short video describing the lunch
• RSVP

You will really enjoy this evening … Tuscany!

-Randy and the Solare Team