August 25 - Liberty Station Summer Music Series – Nosotros

The NTC Foundation presents the 2024 ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series!   4pm to 7pm on Sunday August 25.

Come to Solare the same day and mention that you are going to – or were just at – the Concert and get a FREE Solare Bruschetta appetizer or Tiramisù dessert.  One per couple with the purchase of at least one entrée.

Everyone is invited to wander and explore the ARTS DISTRICT and enjoy FREE outdoor musical performances on the North Promenade.  Very close to Solare.

Guests, friends and family members of all ages are welcome to bring a blanket and lawn chairs to set up on the North Promenade and enjoy live music from 4 – 7 PM! 

The Lineup!

• Nosotros- Sunday, August 25
• Frontera Bugalú- Sunday, September 22

Enjoy the free music and enjoy the free appetizer or dessert at Solare.  Yay!

-Randy and the Solare Team

August 03 - August 04 - ArtWalk @ Liberty Station 2024 ~ Saturday & Sunday

Right across the street from Solare! Celebrate Creativity at ArtWalk Liberty Station.

To help celebrate ArtWalk Liberty Station 2024, Solare is open from 11am to closing for lunch on Saturday and Sunday.   Please join us for a great lunch on the patio or in our beautiful lounge or dining room. Free attendance at ArtWalk!   

We have a great Italian Lunch Menu.

This annual festival moved to Liberty Station in 2013, and the venue was a tremendous success. Artists love the flat grassy park with easy load-in and strike access, and the layout provides every artist with a corner space. Attendees will enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork from more than 175 fine artists, all in a beautiful al fresco setting, plus live music, interactive art for adults and kids, and delicious street food options.

Bottom Line: Join us for Lunch or/and Dinner as you visit ArtWalk!

-Randy and the Solare Team

July 28 - Liberty Station Summer Music Series – Sonido de la Frontera

The NTC Foundation presents the 2024 ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series!   4pm to 7pm on Sunday July 28.

Come to Solare the same day and mention that you are going to – or were just at – the Concert and get a FREE Solare Bruschetta appetizer or Tiramisù dessert.  One per couple with the purchase of at least one entrée.

Everyone is invited to wander and explore the ARTS DISTRICT and enjoy FREE outdoor musical performances on the North Promenade.  Very close to Solare.

Guests, friends and family members of all ages are welcome to bring a blanket and lawn chairs to set up on the North Promenade and enjoy live music from 4 – 7 PM! 

The Lineup!

• Sonido de la Frontera- Sunday, July 28
• Nosotros- Sunday, August 25
• Frontera Bugalú- Sunday, September 22

Enjoy the free music and enjoy the free appetizer or dessert at Solare.  Yay!

-Randy and the Solare Team

July 25 - Napa Valley Wine Dinner ~ Keenan Winery with Michael Keenan

I am sending this note to let you know about a wonderful Napa Valley Wine Dinner that is happening on Thursday, July 25.

We are very lucky to have the Winemaker and Owner of Keenan Winery, Michael Keenan, here to lead the dinner.

Note that Michael got us 3-liter bottles his Estate Merlot and 3-liter bottles of his Estate Cabernet Sauvignon wines. We love the large format bottles!!

As an additional special highlight – Michael is pouring is newly released and rare “Capstone” wine. He feels it is his “crowning achievement” as a winemaker.

He only made it in 2020 and he has stated he will not make it again. 2020 was a blessed vintage for Keenan when everything came together beautifully. We are lucky to have it at the dinner!

Hear Michael describe Capstone in the short 90-second video.

Michael Keenan is a passionate and fascinating speaker. You’ll love meeting him – and having a direct connection for the next time you visit Napa Valley. 

Click here to Reserve your seats – or call us at 619-270-9670.

Here are the details:  

• Thursday July 25
• 6:30pm Reception followed by Dinner
• Michael Keenan (owner & winemaker) leads the dinner
• $98 includes 5 select wines from Keenan Estate and 4-course menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
• Dinner includes the rare Capstone release
• We also have 3 liter bottles of their Estate Merlot and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon wines. 3 liter bottles!!
• Learn all about the wines of Spring Mountain
• Seating available both inside Solare and on our covered heated patio.
• Click here for Click here for a short video describing the evening.

This dinner will sell out – everyone loves Michael and his wines from Spring Mountain are fabulous.  He is the “voice” of Napa’s Spring Mountain.

Hope you can join!

-Randy and the Solare Team

July 20 - Cooking Class: Gnocchi, Pesto, and Bolognese

A full immersion in gnocchi and slow braised Bolognese sauce — the essence of the Emilia-Romagna region. You will learn to twist the traditional recipe of gnocchi, by creating different tastes, and shapes, so you can surprise your family and friends at home.   We also learn how to make the best pesto.

The lesson is held in our kitchen and is “hands-on” and not a mere cooking “demonstration”.  The fun starts at 10:30am at Solare with an Italian-style coffee of your choice. Italian wine is served for students interested in “cooking with wine”.  Important: Please wear closed toe shoes.  Class size is small and intimate and limited to approximately 10 students.  $95++/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. It’s fun!  Reserve today.

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 10 - Italian Wine Dinner – Evening in Sardinia

Italian Wine Dinner ~ An Evening in Sardinia … Petra Belliti and Tommy Smerik are leading the evening.

The dinner is on Wednesday, July 10 – RSVP today.

This is a special opportunity to see what is happening with wine and food in the Italian region of Sardinia. We are highlighting the grapes of Sardinia such at cannonau (granache), vermentino (so delicious during the Summer), and carignano.

And – the entire menu is being designed with recipes and dishes native to Sardinia. Exec Chef Denice Grande is working on the menu now – Sardinian selections to pair with the wines.

In my opinion – Sardinia is fast becoming the new cool area of Italy. I saw that happen with Sicily around 10 years ago – and now Sardinia is poised to capture the spotlight.

They also have “Blue Zone Wines” ~ Blue Zones are areas of the world where the people live exceptional long lives and Sardinia is high on that list.

Wine Dinner Details:

• July 10, Wednesday.
• 6:30pm Reception and 6:45pm Dinner.
• $92 includes the 4-course pairing dinner by Exec Chef Denice Grande and select Sardinian wines.
• Sardinia is designated one of the world’s few “Blue Zones” ~ these are regions of the world where people have exceptional long lives beyond 80.
• Sardinia is fast becoming the new “cool area” of Italy for wine, cuisine, and travel.
• Seating available both inside Solare and on our covered heated patio.
• Click here for Click here for a short video describing the evening.

RSVP by calling 619-270-9670 or clicking here to send us an email.

Hope to see you here ~ you’ll love it!

-Randy and the Solare Team