Williams-Sonoma store at Southpoint mall just sent out a list of their upcoming cooking classes.

Several in May look really interesting if you haven't had a chance to see these local chefs in action: Lionel Vatinet of La Farm Bakery, Chris Stinnet of Pop's Restaurant and Rue Cler; and Jeff Robinson of Mez.

Here is the schedule:

• May 4, Lionel Vatinet of La Farm Bakery of Cary, fresh pizza dough, $65
• May 11, Chris Stinnet of Pop's Restaurant and Rue Cler, both in Durham, pizza and foccacia $35
• May 25, Jeff Robinson of Mez, $35, a contemporary Mexican food. 

Each class runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve your spot, call 484-1706.

Pop's Restaurant is moving to a new location at West Village, the new development at 604 W. Morgan St., Durham. The new Pop's will be at 605  W. Main St. 

They will continue to serve meals at its current location, 810 W. Peabody St., until April 18. That space will continue to be available for private parties. 

Owner Chris Stinnet reports the new Pop's should open by the end of April. 

And Backdoor South, their take-out pizza joint, will expand to the shopping complex at the corner of Shannon and Old Chapel Hill roads. That will open by April 12.

Here is a LINK to their Web site for more information on the move. 

Chris and his business partner, John Vandergrift, also own Rue Cler.