Solare Ristorante's Thank You Italian Festa

LIBERTY STATION— In honor of the recent "Best of San Diego" awards bestowed by San Diego Magazine upon Solare Ristorante for Best Chef, Best Italian Restaurant and runner-up for Best Wine List, the Point Loma eatery is throwing a "Grazie Mille" Festa tonday from 4 to 7 p.m. The open house will have live music and an Italian picnic theme, with complimentary tray-passed bites from executive chef Accursio Lota and other dishes available for purchase, includes plates of  whole spring lamb. [EaterWire]

VALLEY CENTER— A worthy excursion is scheduled on Saturday, July 9 at 3 p.m. when Nopalito Farm & Hopyard host a the Summer BBQ & Hopyard Hangout. Tickets start at $55, which a optional shuttle service to Valley Center from starting points at local breweries and include beer from Amplified Ale Works and Monkey Paw Brewing Company, a live butchering demo and whole pig roast from The Heart & Trotter Butchery with all-you-can-eat tacos and a special cocktail from George's at the Cove's Stephen Kurpinsky that features fresh hop-infused lemonade. All this, plus a hopyard tour and live music. [Eaterwire]

BAY PARK— The High Dive's next Chicks for Beer dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. and will feature Border X Brewery from Barrio Logan. Its head brewer will be on hand to take the ladies-only crowd through five courses from executive chef RoseAna Peyron paired with the brewery's beers. Tickets are $45 in advance. [EaterWire]