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Past Events

past solare events

Below is a list of past Solare events.

<a id="Solare-Fortaleza-Dinner"></a>Solare+Fortaleza Tequila Tasting Dinner

June 25 - 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! ~~ Sold Out


<a id="Wine-and-Music-Womens-Museum"></a>9th Annual Wine & Music Festival ~ Women’s Museum of California

June 24 - 9th Annual Wine & Music Festival ~ Women’s Museum of California

Solare will be at the 9th Annual fundraiser for the Women’s Museum of California, the WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL, formerly the Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Festival. The event is June 24th, the first Friday of the Summer, the last Friday of June, at 6 pm to 10 pm on the grassy North Promenade in front of the Women’s Museum at NTC Liberty Station in Point Loma, San Diego. Over 1000 wine lovers are expected to attend this year’s event. Tickets are on sale now at $35. This ticket will provide a seat in the concert area, and six wine tastings from local wineries. VIP tickets also available.


<a id "Solare-Tuscan-Wine-Dinner"></a>Tuscany! A Wine Dinner with San Felice Winemaker

June 20 - Tuscany! A Wine Dinner with San Felice Winemaker

Wow! Let’s have Tuscany in San Diego! We have the wine-maker from the famous Tuscan winery, San Felice, here for a Wine Dinner at Solare. His name is Leonardo Bellaccini and we have been great friends for several years now via an intro by Bruno Cumar; and was just with him at his winery in April. Leonardo is a very charismatic guy and engaging presenter. This is a 4-course dinner with 5 San Felice wines including their Gran Selezione and their Vigorello. $89/person includes the dinner and the 5 wines. 6:45pm Dinner and 6:15pm Reception. Yes! This dinner is on a Monday and we are opening special for Leonardo!! RSVP Today. – Sold Out


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

June 18 - Cooking Class – Authentic Pizza from Scratch

Great Father’s Day Idea! 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.


<a id="Best-Resto-Party"></a>Best Restaurants Party with San Diego Magazine!

June 16 - Best Restaurants Party with San Diego Magazine!

Celebrate San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants issue with an evening of indulgent bites and chef encounters. The top restaurants (Go Solare!) and their chefs (Go Accursio!) will takeover the kitchens at Pirch in UTC (4545 La Jolla Village Dr.) on June 16, to prepare signature dishes for an intimate crowd. Enjoy live entertainment, drinks, and product demos. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Space is limited and this event will sell out. Advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended. All the details are here. See you at the Party! Yay!


<a id="Solare-Heart-of-Spring"></a>"Solare "Heart of Spring" Dinner

June 05 - “Solare “Heart of Spring” Dinner

Solare at our best! We are having a hyper-local “Heart of Spring” feast on Sunday, June 5, to celebrate the flavors and tastes of Spring in San Diego. You will not want to miss this dinner! This is extra-special as we will be doing the dinner outside on the lawn next to Solare … Under the Sky! We have one long community table … and we have teamed with folks across San Diego County for all the ingredients and drinks. As examples, we are working with Tommy Gomes at Catalina Offshore to have a freshly caught 70+ pound fish be prepared “gills to tail” for the dinner. We have San Diego ranchers and farmers with lamb and pork, such as Cook Pigs in Julian. We have teamed with San Diego County wineries, breweries, and distillers of fine spirits. Wine, beer, and cocktails included.  Live music … and more! Please send us a note if you would like purchase a ticket ~ 5pm ~ $125/person excluding tax/gratuity. Advance confirmed reservations required. ~~ Here is a cool photo of the Table and Dinner from last year.


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