Solare Ristorante

Join Chef Maria in the Solare kitchen! Lasagna! This lesson dedicated to traditional Italian baked pasta – with a focus on the best Lasagna. The incredible one-of-a kind, Chef Maria, and Executive Chef Denice Grande teach you how to master the technique of baking pasta, and everything you want to know about lasagna.The lesson is “hands-on” and not a mere cooking “demonstration”. The fun starts at 10am 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. $105++/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Reserve today.More Details: Lasagna, one of the most celebrated of the Italian food staples, has along and luxurious history. The term “lasagna” comes from the Greek word, “lasagnum,”meaning dish or bowl. The ancient Greeks used baking dishes of that name, which theyeventually transferred to the Romans. The Romans, who ended up using the same styleof dish, also developed a type of food which they used the term “lasagnum” for: it wasserved in said dish, with layers of a pasta-like food with other fillings in-between. Withthe extent of the Roman empire, this new “lasagnum” dish spread all across Europe,eventually reaching Britain, where it was published in the very first cookbook.After remaining dormant for many decades, the early form of lasagna once againsurfaced. The early Italians changed the name from “lasagnum,” to “lasagna,” which isthe current form. Over the years, the word “lasagna” began to change definitions; theword previously referred to the serving dish it was baked in, but began to simply meanthe delicious pasta meal in the dish itself. In modern cooking terms, it now means layersof thin pasta, with meat, cheese, and tomato sauce squeezed in between. Lasagna surehas come a long way.A presto!

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In this hands-on cooking class we focus on the preparation of Osso Buco. You will be transported from San Diego to Lombardia, Italy, to learn how the perfect Osso Buco is made. The key to classic Osso buco is knowing exactly how the meat is braised, and that is one of many things you will learn from Chef Denice. Lombardia is famous for their Osso Buco! And what does a wonderful plate of Osso Buco need? Risotto! Chef Denice will also lead you to prepare the world’s best risotto where the rice is the perfect level of “creamy-ness” but the kernels are still whole and firm. The fun starts at 10am 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. $118++/student that includes the Italian coffee, hands-on class, Italian wine, and full lunch. It’s fun! Reserve today.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to make pizza in the authentic style from therenowned city of Napoli? Pizza Chef Brian will guide you through each step – starting with making the dough from scratch. Here is your perfect opportunity.This is very HANDS ON - you are learning to make pizza and not just watchingsomeone else show you. Your hands will be in dough! Each student will take home extra dough to show off their pizza making skills at home!The fun starts at 10am 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 limited. $95++/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Reserve today!

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Roman Classics! Discover the timeless flavors of Rome in this hands-on cooking class celebrating the city's most iconic dishes. You'll learn to prepare the four legendary Roman pasta classics + "Saltimbocca alla Romana":Cacio e PepeGriciaCarbonaraAmatricianaSaltimbocca alla RomanaYou explore how a handful of simple ingredients create four completely different masterpieces. Along the way, we'll discuss the history, traditions, and techniques that have made these recipes beloved for generations. You'll also prepare the Roman favorite "Saltimbocca alla Romana", featuring tender veal, prosciutto, and fresh sage. Chefs Denice and Maria will share professional tips on selecting ingredients, achieving perfect pasta texture, and balancing authentic Roman flavors. After cooking, everyone will sit down together to enjoy a memorable Roman feast paired with great conversation.The lesson is “hands-on” and not a mere cooking “demonstration”. The fun starts at 10am 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. $118++/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Reserve today. A presto!

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Learn to cook delicious fish and seafood Italian style! Meet at Solare and drivetogether to a local fish market (less than 3 miles) to learn about fish and buying freshfish with confidence.We then all head back to Solare to prepare and cook some great seafood dishes.Executive Chef Denice Grande will teach you how to cook fish and seafood. Seafoodlovers will not want to miss this opportunity.NOTE that for this class, the fun starts at 10am instead of the normal 10:30am as weare visiting the fish market. We start with an Italian-style coffee of your choice. Thelesson is then held in our kitchen. The lesson is held in our kitchen and is “hands-on”and not a mere cooking “demonstration”. Italian wine is served for students interestedin “cooking with wine”. Important: Please wear closed toe shoes. Class size is smalland intimate. $118++/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Reserve today.

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Let's make an Italian Sunday Supper! In this Class, you learn to make a full "Italian Sunday Supper" starting with home-made Focaccia Bread and ending with Italian Tiramisù.Chefs Denice and Maria show you their techniques and share their proven recipes to ensure your Italian Sunday Supper is both delicious and fun to prepare.The Class includes:Home-made Focaccia BreadCaprese SaladChicken MarsalaRoasted vegetables TiramisùThe lesson is “hands-on” and not a mere cooking “demonstration”. The fun starts at 10am 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. $118++/student that includes the class, wine, and lunch. Reserve today. A presto!

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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 filling them with sausages, by creating different tastes, and shapes, so you can surprise your family and friends at home. Chefs Denice and Maria also share their recipe and techniques for making home-made pesto.The lesson is held in our kitchen and is “hands-on” and not a mere cooking “demonstration”. The fun starts at 10am 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. $95++/student that includes the class, Italian coffee, Italian wine, and a full lunch. It’s fun! Reserve today.

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