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Past Events

past solare events

Below is a list of past Solare events.

<a id="Solare-Mother-Day-Weekend-2026"></a>Mother's Day Weekend at Solare

May 09 - May 10 - Mother’s Day Weekend at Solare

 

Join us for Mother’s Day Weekend!

On Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10 – this weekend. Reserve today to get the table and time you want.

Call to request our Solare Wine Room and Chef’s Table.

Día de las Madres – May 10 – is the traditional date to honor mothers in México, Guatemala, El Salvador and Belize. Solare is ready – click to hear from Chef Denice and Paola!

Reserve your table by calling 619-270-9670 or clicking here to use OpenTable.

We open at 10am on Sunday – and 11:30am on Saturday, May 9. We have a wonderful selection of special Italian dishes for Mother’s Day.

We are doing special things with our Millefoglie dessert with the Carlsbad Strawberry Company – Wild Caught Fresh Alaskan Salmon – Lobster Ravioli and Lobster Bisque – fresh pasta with Italian truffles – and more.

Here is a short video greeting.

Hope to see you for Mother’s Day Weekend!

-Randy and the Solare Team


<a id="Solare-Don-Fulano-Dinner"></a>Evening in the Magical Village of Tequila - with Don Fulano

April 28 - Evening in the Magical Village of Tequila – with Don Fulano

 

Join us for a fabulous evening with Sergio Muniz and the agave distillates of Don Fulano, a story of excellence since its inception.

Tuesday April 28 at 6:30pm. Click here.

Agave from the Highlands of Jalisco brought to the highest level by the guiding hand of Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza.

Produced at the historic distillery, La Tequilena, in the heart of the magical village of Tequila in Jalisco, México, this is a dinner you do not want to miss.

Explore the Terroir and incredible stories that Sergio has to share.

Here are the details:  

  • April 28 Tuesday
  • 6:30pm Reception 6:45pm Dinner
  • Sergio Muniz leads the evening
  • $79 includes the 3-course special pairing dinner, 3 Don Fulano tequilas, a welcome cocktail by Tommy, and more!
  • Chef Denice Grande is designing a menu focused on the cuisine to complement these tequilas
  • Seating available at community tables – or on our heated patios
  • RSVP here – yay!

Hope to see you,

-Randy and the Solare Team


<a id="Solare-3-Italian-Wine-Events-Tuscany"></a>Here's the Plan - Wine Spectator - 3 Wine events!

April 23 - April 25 - Here’s the Plan – Wine Spectator – 3 Wine events!

 

Ciao – Here are the details on the 3 Italian Wine Events – the focus is Tuscany!

The wonderful news is that Wine Spectator is bringing lots of great Italian wine producers to San Diego for their Grand Tour at the Gaylord Convention Center.

So – we have 3 amazing wineries from Tuscany here on April 23, 24, and 25. Yay!

We lured these three amazing Tuscan wineries to be at Solare:

For all three events with the wine estates the owner or winemaker will be leading the dinner. Epic!

Rare opportunity!

Join two of the wine events and get a 10% discount on each – join all three and I have a super cool wine to give you.

This will be fun! Join us for one or all three if you can.

-Randy and the Solare Team


<a id="Solare-Easter-Sunday"></a>Italian Easter Sunday at Solare

April 05 - Italian Easter Sunday at Solare

 

Ciao – Easter Sunday at Solare Ristorante.

We Open at 10:30am on Sunday, April 5.  Yay!

Reserve your table for Easter today so you can still get the table you want.

We have dining Indoors or on our heated Patios.   Ask for our Wine Room or Chef’s Table!

We have our full menu – and a wonderful new list of Italian Easter dishes – by Chef Denice Grande.
Call us at 619-270-9670 or click here for OpenTable.

Hope to see you on Easter Sunday.

-Randy and the Solare Team
 


<a id="Tommy-Gomes-Dinner-Mar-2026"></a>Tommy Gomes - An Evening of Seafood

March 25 - Tommy Gomes – An Evening of Seafood

Ciao! Guess what?

We are very lucky to have Tommy Gomes – Master Fishmonger – here at Solare for an “Evening of Seafood” Dinner on Wednesday, March 25.

We have a 5-course dinner by Exec Chef Denice Grande featuring the great seafood delicacies that we have selected with Tommy.

Tommy is actively filming his next season of “The Fishmonger” so you will hear all about that – and all the latest seasonal catch that is happening now. 

Details:

  • March 25, Wednesday
  • 6:15pm Reception – 6:45pm Dinner
  • Click here to join or call 619-270-9670
  • Tommy Gomes, Star of The Fishmonger TV Series, leads the dinner and evening
  • Focus on local seafood and local Point Loma family small business seafood providers
  • $89 includes the 5-course Italian dinner by Exec Chef Denice Grande
  • Optional wine pairing also available
  • Hear all about “The Fishmonger” TV Show
  • Seats available inside with community tables and on our heated covered patios

Sign up to reserve your spots! Call Solare at 619-270-9670 or click here to make your reservation.

This is local seafood at its best – at Solare Ristorante – with the amazing Tommy Gomes.

-Randy and the Solare Team


<a id="Solare-Boutique-Italian-Wine-Dinner"></a>Boutique Wine Dinner in Tuscany

March 20 - Boutique Wine Dinner in Tuscany

 
Would you be available to join me for a small intimate Wine Dinner in our Private Room on Friday, March 20?  The first day of Spring!
 
Limited to 20 guests (that is the max) around one table – we will focus on the wines of two great Tuscan wineries: Bibi Graetz and Bertinga.   Chef Denice and I started on the menu this afternoon.
 
I was made aware of this opportunity this morning, and decided to jump on it.  It will be fun!
 
Please watch this 1 minute video – click here for the short video.
 
Here are the details:
  • Friday, March 20
  • 6:45pm
  • Solare’s Private Room
  • 18 persons max
  • 4 great Tuscan wines:
    • Bibi Graetz – 3 wines including their epic Testamatta (100% Sangiovese)
    • Bertinga – Their 2021 vintage of 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico DOCG (2021 is rated an incredible vintage in Chianti and also Barolo)
  • $92 includes the 4 wines and the 4-course dinner with dishes focused on Tuscany
  • RSVP asap if you’d like to join as we are strictly limited to 18 guests.
 
Email us if you would like to join us – and hope to see you soon,
 
-Randy and the Solare Team
 
 

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