Vetri Family Hosts Fat Ham Pop-Up, Italian Winemaker, and More

Plus a Roman farmers' market-inspired dinner and hands-on pasta class this month.

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Vetri Family restaurants are spotlighting organic wineries, teaching classes, and hosting their chef friends for special events and pop-ups all month long.

On May 16th, Silvano Brescianini, winemaker and director at Barone Pizzini in Franciacorta and Pievalta in Le Marche, Italy, will visit Vetri to present organic wines alongside a menu featuring dishes from the Franciacorta and Marche regions. The wine pairing will highlight five different Franciacorta crus and two Pievalta wines, including their San Paolo Cru – one of the best subzones in Castelli di Jesi. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and is priced at $185 per person, which includes tax, gratuity, and wine pairings.

On May 20th, Amis chef Brad Spence will teach guests how to make pasta recipes perfect for the home kitchen in this hands-on class. The Saturday class costs $100 per person plus tax and gratuity and goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Chef Kevin Sbraga will take over Amis and bring back his erstwhile southern-style Fat Ham concept on May 23rd for one night only. Sbraga’s southern-style cuisine is available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join expert on all things Rome and author of the IACP award-winning Tasting Rome Katie Parla for a special Roman farmer’s market dinner on May 30th at 6:30 p.m. The menu will feature dishes inspired by spring Italian vegetables. Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Reserve your spot for the wine dinner by calling 215-732-3478. Reservations for the pasta class, Fat Ham pop-up, and Katie Parla dinner can be made by calling 215-732-2647.

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