If you missed Victoria Abbott Riccardi’s recent sold-out appearance at Fugakyu (1280 Beacon Street, Brookline), fret not. The author of Untangling My Chopsticks: A Culinary Sojourn in Kyoto returns to the restaurant on June 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for “Summer Sparklers and Sashimi,” a night of Japanese cuisine and bubbly wine. The cost is $65, which includes a signed copy of Riccardi’s book. Call 617.734.1268 for reservations and information.
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