Storico Fresco Pop-Up; ESS Wine Dinner

MIDTOWN— Chef and author Brandon Baltzey will join Empire State South executive chef Ryan Smith at the restaurant on Thursday, May 23. The chefs will serve a six-course meal with optional wine or non-alcoholic pairings starting at 6:30 p.m. The $130 cost includes a signed copy of Baltzey's memoir, Nine Lives: A Chef's Journey from Chaos to Control. See the menu and reservation details here. [EaterWire]

BUCKHEAD— There are still a few seats available for Storico Fresco's second pop-up dinner, a seven-course meal with dishes that will explore the Jewish ghettos of Rome. The cost is $150 a person inclusive of tax, gratuity, and beverage pairings. For details or to make a reservation, go here. [EaterWire]

JOHNS CREEK— On Monday May 20 (that's today!), join Mr. Castellucci at Sugo as he teaches guests how to make one of the restaurant's iconic dishes, meatball al Sugo. The $39 class includes a detailed lesson, the meal, two glasses of wine, and recipe cards. It starts at 7 p.m.; call (770) 817-8000 to reserve a space. [EaterWire]