Past Events
past solare events
Below is a list of past Solare events.
March 19 - Solare presents an Italian Aperitivo Time
If you love spirits and cocktails – you will want to join this free “Italian Aperitivo Time” tasting event here at Solare in Liberty Station. We have representatives from some of the best amaro houses in Italy – including Nardini, Meletti, Diplomatico, and Varnelli. This is fun – this is educational – and this event will really open your eyes to the beauty of a great Italian amaro. Solare’s own, Tommy Smerik, will be leading the show. 3pm to 5pm. Click here – Join us!
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March 11 - 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.
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March 09 - Italian Legend, Masi – Wine Dinner – Think Amarone!
Masi! Masi is one of the very best and most famous wineries in Veneto and very close to the city of Verona. With its deep roots in one of Italy’s best wine regions, Valpolicella, Masi makes quality wines that are an expression of the values of their territory of origin. Think Amarone! We have Tony Apostolakos (a great personal friend – and longtime worldwide spokesperson for Masi) here to help lead the dinner. Masi Winery Info Here These wines are delicious and I will be visiting the area again in April when I will be there for Vinitaly. Learn all about “appassimento”. 🙂 ~~ Fun video on Masi ~~ $94++/person for the 4-course dinner and 5 Masi wines. Dinner starts at 6:45pm and there is a reception at 6:15pm with Tony. Chef Accursio is designing a killer menu to match these wines. Contact us for reservations! [email protected]
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March 04 - Cooking Class: Ravioli and Fresh Pasta from Scratch
Solare’s pasta is made fresh every day – in our kitchen. This is an opportunity to see exactly how Chef Accursio makes that happen! He will teach you all the right techniques to enable you to make the best “pasta fresca” and perfect ravioli. This is a hands-on pasta making class where you will learn the classic dough techniques and so much more. 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”. – Limit 10 — $75/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Contact us for details.
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March 02 - Banfi Wine Dinner ~ An Evening in Tuscany – sold out
This is a special Wine Dinner as we have limited it to 16 persons (including Luciano and me!) … and we all sit at one table enjoying great Tuscan wine from Banfi (led by Luciano) that are paired with a fabulous dinner designed and prepared by Chef Accursio. Yes, this Wine Dinner is with the world famous Banfi Winery in Italy. It is a 4-course dinner with 5 Banfi wines from Tuscany … and the wine tasting portion of the dinner is led by Luciano Castiello. Luciano is the official ambassador for Castello Banfi, and unofficial ambassador for Italy’s melody-filled, wine-charmed, “slow food” culture. A wonderful wine+food experience. $110++/person for the 4-course dinner and 5 wines. 6:30pm Dinner. Click here to join us! – Sold Out
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February 18 - Cooking Class: Ravioli and Fresh Pasta from Scratch
Solare’s pasta is made fresh every day – in our kitchen. This is an opportunity to see exactly how Chef Accursio makes that happen! He will teach you all the right techniques to enable you to make the best “pasta fresca” and perfect ravioli. This is a hands-on pasta making class where you will learn the classic dough techniques and so much more. 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”. – Limit 10 — $75/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Contact us for details.
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