Vino Carta is a sip-and-shop wine bar and store that focuses on natural wines from small producers from all around the world. It has two locations – one in Little Italy and one in Solana Beach. Vino Carta has a Wine Club for $60 per month with no monthly minimum. Membership includes two bottles of wine each month, 15% off bottles to go, no corkage fee for in-store bottle purchases, exclusive access to limited wines throughout the year, and discounts on tastings. Christmas Dinner with RustiCucina: RustiCucina, Hillcrest’s premier farm-to-neighborhood Sicilian restaurant is welcoming families and friends into their warm Italian kitchen this Christmas season. With a $60 per person pre-fixe menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day families and friends have plenty of time to gather and pass off the cooking to indulge in a RustiCucina’s specialty holiday menu. Shared plates include their fresh Bruschetta, Calamari, Sicilian Style Sautéed Artichokes, and house meatballs served with parmesan fondu. Entrees will feature a rich Lobster Ravioli, a Pollo Ripieno Alla Parmigana, Brasato Di Manzo served over parmesan Risotto, and Salmon over a white wine sauce. Their signature sides include truffle fries, brussel sprouts, garlic bread, and roasted carrots. Of course, it would not be a special occasion without RustiCucina’s signature Cheese Wheel allowing you to make your own Filet Mignon Pasta Dish. Their menu will be available from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Holiday Desserts with Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters - Will be showcasing a variety of desserts and will provide at-home baking tips. Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters is the La Jolla Shores sister restaurant to George’s at the Cove and is led by Executive Chef Marty Fay. Sandpiper is open for Christmas Eve dinner from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m., featuring its standard menu along with wine selections from resident Advanced Sommelier Evan Vallee and specialty ‘Tis the Season Christmas cocktails. The restaurant is closed on Christmas Day. For reservations, visit https://www.sandpipersd.com/reservations.