November 16 - San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival — A Sicilian Grand Wine Dinner @ Solare!

A Sicilian Grand Wine Dinner Highlighting the Slopes of Mount Etna! This dinner is happening at Solare … and it is a part of the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival. Yes, embark on an in-depth exploration of the amazing wines from the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily – these wines have taken the world by storm! Yes, join Sicilian-born Executive Chef, Accursio Lotà, and the team at Solare Ristorante as they pair leading Sicilian/Mount Etna wines with a 5-course dinner of authentic Sicilian dishes. An evening in Sicily!

This is an extra special dinner for 3 reasons: 1) Chef Accursio was born and raised in Sicily so the dishes he is designing are epic (and he is adding a bonus 5th course!), 2) while this dinner is being held at Solare, it is run and organized by the San Diego Bay Wine+Food Festival (we’re excited to team up!), and 3) we will be joined by Piero Selvaggio, the Sicilian born founder and owner of the amazing Valentino’s restaurant in Santa Monica.

Dinner at 7pm. Tickets to this dinner are sold by the SD Bay Wine + Food Festival, and click here to purchase. Seating is limited – get your tickets today.

November 02 - Dia de los Muertos!

Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and acknowledged around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

October 27 - 16 Persons Total – Dinner with the winemaker of (arguably crazy) Tuscan winery, Podere le Ripi ~ sold out

Want to have dinner with the winemaker of maybe the most innovative … no, let’s be truthful, crazy … wineries in Tuscany, or maybe all of Italy? And, it’s truthful to say that these wines from Podere le Ripi will amaze you and they are delicious.

OK – if you are looking for a not-possible-anywhere-else wine and dining experience I would scoop up one of these 16 chairs fast. Yes – we have Sebastian Nasello, winemaker, of Podere le Ripi Winery here on Thursday, October 27.    He is at one of the most fascinating and wonderful small wineries I have encountered.  Remember I mentioned they are crazy?   Take 4 minutes and read about their “Concept of Bonsai”.   

This is a 4-course dinner by Chef Accursio where each dish is paired with 5 wines from Sebastian of Podere le Ripi. And yes, we are pouring Bonsai. $125/person ~ 6:30pm Dinner. RSVP. ~ Sold Out

October 22 - Cooking Class – Authentic Pizza from Scratch

Our last Class for the year! 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. . ~~ – Sold Out

October 20 - Taste of Point Loma

We are delighted to announce that we will be at the annual “Taste of Point Loma”. Join Solare and the San Diego Yacht Club for the 6th annual Taste of Point Loma featuring food and drink from many of the local favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries and more. This year’s Taste of Point Loma will tie into the International Masters Regatta weekend, bringing some of the sailing legends from around the world to San Diego for a weekend of competition on the bay. The event goes from 5pm to 8pm. All info including ticket purchase can be found here: Taste of Point Loma

October 20 - CityBeat ~ A Night at the Besties

Solare was selected in the Top 5 of all Italian restaurants in San Diego by the readers of CityBeat. Join us as we celebrate the BEST of San Diego with San Diego CityBeat on Thursday, October 20 aboard the Hornblower Inspiration…sailing on San Diego Bay! Their party includes:
FULL HOSTED OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT
FOOD SAMPLING from 20 of SD’s BEST RESTAURANTS including
Solare Ristorante • Garage Kitchen • Burnside • Senor Grubby’s • Donut Bar • Salud/San Diego Taco Company • Stella • Sorrentino’s • City Tacos • Tostadas • Myst • Waypoint Public • Agui Es Texcoco • South Park Abbey • Izakaya PB • Barrons Market • and more!
LIVE MUSIC from Gilbert Castellanos Hammond B-3 Trio, The Farmers, and The Donkeys, plus DJ Ideal
ART SHOW by AKA Gallery, CityBeat Casino games, Illuminate Photo Booth and more!
BOARDING begins at 6pm. The Inspiration will sail promptly at 7:15pm and will return at 9:30pm. Click here to purchase tickets.