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Past Events

past solare events

Below is a list of past Solare events.

<a id="Solare-Garesio-Wine-Dinner"></a>An Evening in Piemonte ~ A Boutique Italian Wine Dinner with the Owner of Garesio Winery <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

August 21 - An Evening in Piemonte ~ A Boutique Italian Wine Dinner with the Owner of Garesio Winery – Sold Out

Join us for this wonderful Italian Wine Dinner around one small community table with winery owner, Giovanna Garesio, of Garesio Winery located in Piemonte, Italy. In the legendary Langhe region of Piemonte! It is an extra good dinner because it is with the owner … and it is a small boutique dinner in our private room … everyone around one table. Limit 16 persons. This is a 4-course dinner with 5 Piemonte wines including Garesio Barolos and their Barbera. $88/person includes the dinner and the 5 delightful wines. 6pm Dinner. Reserve today via email or call 619-270-9670 – Sold Out


<a id="Solare-Seafood-Cooking-Class"></a>Cooking Class: Fish and Shellfish + Fish Market <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

August 18 - Cooking Class: Fish and Shellfish + Fish Market – Sold Out

Meet at Solare and drive together to a local fish market (less than 3 miles) to learn about fish and buying fresh fish with confidence. Then we all head back to Solare to prepare and cook some great seafood dishes. Chef Accursio was born on the coast of the island of Sicily, and he will teach you how to cook the following incredible dishes: Traditional Cioppino (fish stew), Crudo all’Italiana (sashimi Italian style!), and “Pesce alla Siciliana” (whole fish). Seafood lovers will not want to miss this opportunity. NOTE that for this class, the fun starts at 10am instead of the normal 10:30am as we are visiting the fish market. We meet at Solare with an Italian-style coffee of your choice and a pastry. Italian wine is served for students interested in “cooking with wine”. – Limit 10 — $85/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Contact us for details. – Sold Out


<a id="Solare-Vignalta-Wine-Dinner"></a>Italian Wine Dinner:  With the Winemaker of Vignalta Winery <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

August 08 - Italian Wine Dinner: With the Winemaker of Vignalta Winery – Sold Out

An epic Wine Dinner around one small community table with Winemaker, Lucio Gomiero, of Vignalta Winery located in Veneto, Italy. In the Venetian Hills of Northern Italy! It is an extra good dinner because it is with the Winemaker … and it is a small boutique dinner in our private room. Limit 16 persons. Yes, we have the winemaker (and my wonderful friend) here for a Wine Dinner at Solare. This is a 4-course dinner with 5 Vignalta wines. $88/person includes the dinner and the 5 delightful Vignalta wines. 6:45pm Dinner and 6:15pm Reception with Lucio. Reserve today via email or call 619-270-9670 – Sold Out


<a id="Solare-Spirits-of-SanDiego-Dinner"></a>“Spirits of San Diego” Dinner with Tommy — The Spirits of Summer!

July 29 - “Spirits of San Diego” Dinner with Tommy — The Spirits of Summer!

This is a fabulous “Spirits Dinner”! An evening with Tommy … and 4 San Diego Distillers (local spirits!). Yes, we are having a 4-course Dinner featuring “Farm to Bar” Cocktails by Tommy with 100% of the spirits coming from 4 local San Diego distilleries – and each cocktail featuring local produce, fruits, and herbs. We have the Founders and Leaders of the following distilleries joining the dinner … you will meet them and hang out during the evening: Henebery Celebrated Whiskey, You and Yours Distilling, Malahat Spirits, and Liberty Call Distilling. For each course, you will enjoy a fun cocktail designed by Tommy to pair well with a dish in a collaboration with Chef Accursio. $68/person ~ 6pm Reception with Tommy and the distilleries … and 6:45pm dinner. RSVP today via email or call 619-270-9670 – 3 seats left


<a id="Solare-Pizza-Class"></a>Cooking Class – Authentic Pizza from Scratch

July 28 - Cooking Class – Authentic Pizza from Scratch

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make pizza in the authentic style from the renowned city of Napoli? How about a tasty Sfincione from Sicily; Focaccia from Liguria? Here is your perfect opportunity — Pizza Chef Brian will guide you through each step – starting with making the dough from scratch. This is very HANDS ON – you are learning to make pizza and not just watching someone else show you. Each student will take home extra dough to show off their pizza making skills that evening at home! The fun starts at 10:30am at Solare with an Italian-style coffee of your choice and a pastry. Italian wine is served for students interested in “cooking with wine”. – Class size limited — $85/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Reserve today via email or call 619-270-9670


<a id="Solare-Fortaleza-Tequila-Dinner"></a>Solare + Fortaleza Tequila Tasting Dinner <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

July 27 - Solare + Fortaleza Tequila Tasting Dinner – Sold Out

Be amazed in this Fortaleza Tequila Dinner by how well Chef Accursio’s cuisine pairs with the world’s best tequila, Fortaleza! Join me as I lead the 4-course dinner and tasting with an evening of fun details and photos of everything about agave, tequila, and Jalisco. Learn how the agave is grown and used to make this amazing spirit. Be at Solare at 7pm for a Reception with a Welcome Cocktail that Tommy designed. Boutique dinner – a small group dining & drinking with me for this special evening. $64 for the 4-course dinner and $24 for the Fortaleza for the evening. Seating is very limited. Reserve today via email or call 619-270-9670 – Sold Out


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