Solari is happy to announce its Winter 2010 Cooking Demonstration Class schedule.

Our classes are held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Solari, 19036 Old Detroit Rd. in Rocky River. All classes include a generous sampling of everything demonstrated, with tastes of wines chosen by the chefs to complement the foods.

Visit us at the store to make your class reservation, or call us at 440-333-9600 with your credit card number. All classes are $50.00 and class fees are non-refundable. Please note that there are plenty of parking spaces available behind the store, off Depot Street. We hope to see you soon.

 

 

 


Monday, March 1st
Chef Isabella Nicoletti of Paesano’s Restaurant, Ann Arbor, Michigan
$50.00

 
 
 

What better way to brighten up these gray days than with one of Isabella’s authentic Italian, innovative – and only slightly off-color – classes at Solari? As usual, she’s challenging us to try some things that might be new, but are sure to be delicious. As her classes are always sold out, please give us a call right away.

Antipasto: Herbed Cornmeal-crusted Sardines with Sauteed Mustard Greens and Roasted Garlic Aioli

Primo: Root Vegetables and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola and Black Pepper Citronelle and Polenta Croutons

Secondo: Smoked Trout Crespelle (Crepes) with a Leek-orange Sauce

Dolce: Classic Chocolate Salame

 
 

 

 


Monday, March 8th
Owner Di DeRubba and Chef Meg Armour of Vento Trattoria
$50.00

 
 
 

Vento Trattoria is quickly becoming the new place to dine in Bay Village, thanks to the efforts of Owner Di DeRubba and Chef Meg Armour, formerly of Delmonico’s Steakhouse. Di, along with her partners John McDonnell (see below), David Hunt, and Patricia Heaton-Hunt, has created an Italian café which takes advantage of the visual and theater arts culture of the Huntington Reservation, as well as its natural beauty. Please help us welcome Vento to Solari and reserve your place soon.

Antipasto: Italian Spring Roll with Tomato Mozzarella Relish and a Balsamic Reduction

Entrée: Veal Scallopini with White Wine Butter Sauce served with Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Chianti Reduction

Dolce: Chocolate Zuccatto with Hazelnut Cream and Strawberry Sauce

 

 
 

 





Chef/Owner James Bell, Three Birds new Moda products from Solari






Chef Isabella Nicoletti of Paesano’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan

 





 
 


Monday, March 15th
Owner John McDonnell and Chef Nolan Konkoski of Tartine
$50.00

 
 
 

Our favorite neighborhood bistro! Tartine’s creative and evolving menu keeps getting better and better – and we’re delighted that John and Nolan will be here for another fun and lively class. Their menu sounds fabulous – a combination of Italian comfort food along with some contemporary updates – and who could resist a cherry bonbon? Please call 440-333-9600 soon to hold your place.

Antipasto: Arugula with Blood Oranges, Marcona Almonds, Ricotta Salata, Beet Vinaigrette

Primo: Baked Skate Wing with Tomatoes, Capers, Lemon and Herbs

Secondo: Cider-braised Short Ribs with Figs and Glazed Carrots & Parsnips

Dolce: Marsala Semifreddo with Cherry Bonbons

 

 

 
 


 

 

Monday, March 29
Owner/Chef John Kolan of Thyme
$50.00

 
 
 

If you haven’t been to Thyme in Medina, you have been missing out on some fabulous contemporary cuisine with worldly influences. Chef/Owner John Kolar is a CIA graduate who worked in Manhattan under Jean-Georges Vongerichten before his stints at Moxie, Fire and Three Birds! With this much talent, it was inevitable that he would open his own restaurant serving memorable cuisine. John will be featuring Mediterranean dishes and his menu will be posting soon at www.solarihome.com.

 
 

 

 
 

 


As always, our classes are held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Solari, 19036 Old Detroit Rd. in Rocky River. All classes include a generous sampling of everything demonstrated, with tastes of wines chosen by the chefs to complement the foods. You may come to the store to make your class reservation, or call us at 440-333-9600 with your credit card number. Class fees are non-refundable. Please note that there are plenty of parking spaces available

Solari
Old Detroit 19036 Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116
440-333-9600