August 26 - Best of San Diego Party – San Diego Magazine

In the fountain courtyard right behind Solare, San Diego Magazine is having their annual “Best of San Diego” Party!! Solare is a Winner in 3 categories so we will be there in full force. Thanks to you! 🙂 Here are the notes from their website: The Best of San Diego Party brings together the top restaurants, wineries and breweries for an unforgettable evening of food and entertainment. Enjoy unlimited tastings from celebrated local chefs, sips from local breweries and wineries, and cocktails made from premium spirits. Expect live entertainment, DJ’s and surprise performances. All the details are here. 6:30pm to 9:30pm. See you at the Party – and come visit our station!

August 15 - Ferragosto Wine Dinner @ Piazza 1909 with 4 Italian Chefs!

Join this fun dinner! Three Italian restaurants with 4 Italian Chefs have been teaming up since December, and this is the 3rd Dinner the Team is doing … and this tinme it is at Piazza 1909! The dinner features: Chefs Cassineri Mario and Francesca Penoncelli from Bice San Diego ~ Chef Stefano Ceresoli from Piazza 1909 ~ Chef Accursio Lota from Solare Ristorante.

Great cuisine & wine tasting dinner under the stars. Made in Italy! And August 15 is “Ferragosto”, which is a major summer Italian feast introduced by emperor Augustus in 18 BC to celebrate the harvest and the end of a long period of intense agricultural labor. Join us for a spectacular dinner under the stars paired with some of the best Italian wines. Ferragosto is a time to Enjoy Life … and join us Monday, August 15th, and do the same. There will be a buffet with 4 chef stations outside, wine pairing, and entertainment. For Reservations, call Piazza 1909 at 858-412-3108, and all the details can be found here. See you there!

August 13 - August 14 - ArtWalk @ Liberty Station 2016

Right across the street from Solare! And NOTE that Solare is open for Lunch on *both* Saturday and Sunday this weekend for the event (normally we open at 4:30pm on Sundays). I recommend reservations for lunch (and dinner!) this weekend. It’s a wonderful event! Yes, celebrate Creativity at ArtWalk Liberty Station . This 11th 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. Saturday Hours: 10am to 6pm ~ Sunday Hours: 10am to 5pm. FREE ATTENDANCE. FREE PARKING, MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND!

August 12 - Solare+Fortaleza Tequila Tasting Dinner

Be amazed 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. 6:30pm Reception with a Welcome Cocktail that Tommy designed … and 7pm Dinner. $58 for the 4-course dinner and $24 for the Fortaleza for the evening. Seating is limited. Reserve now!

July 30 - 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. 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 — $75/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Contact us for details.

July 27 - Wine Dinner with Ocean Beach Winery, Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Yes, there is a great “urban winery” right here in Ocean Beach! Gianni Buonomo Vintners. The owner and winemaker is Keith Rolle, and he will not only share his wines with us, but also teach us what is happening now with urban wineries, and all about the grapes that he selects from Washington State and California. (In Italian, “buon uomo” means “good man.” Gianni is “beneducato” – that is, well mannered. He is the consummate gentleman. Like many Italians, Gianni is passionate about food and passionate about wine.) This is a 4-course dinner designed by Chef Accursio. The price is $84/person that includes 5 delicious wines from Gianni Buonomo. 6:45pm Dinner and 6:15pm Reception. RSVP!