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Fatty ’Cue is throwing a backyard barbecue party.
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New York City tastes like beer, butterscotch and brownies, according to Ben & Jerry’s, which just created a new flavor inspired by the city. The ice cream maker used tweets, votes from fans, and even the schedules of subway trains to help concoct unique flavors for five U.S. cities as a part of its City Churned project . The Big Apple’s flavor does not include any apples, but it does boast locally made ingredients like beer from Six Point Brewery and caramel corn from Liddabit Sweets. There are no current plans to sell the flavor by the pint, but New Yorkers can sample free scoops at Pier 57 from 5-7 p.m. on Friday.
Ben and Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s City Churned New York City flavor.
A DUMBO space that housed the modern American restaurant Governor until Superstorm Sandy flooded the building will come alive again.A team that worked together at db Bistro Moderne will open Atrium on Thursday, serving dishes influenced by executive chef Laurent Kalkotour’s southern French roots. (718) 858-1095.
New York-based Salt of the Earth Bakery is going national. The company, which has a cult following for its treats topped with gourmet salts, is now selling its grub including The Cookie ($ 21 for 12), a chocolate chip cookie with Maldon sea salt, and the OMGCB ($ 18 for 6), a chocolate brownie with a salted-caramel ribbon and topped with crunch Sel Gris, through its website.
POM Wonderful
POM’s new Hula blend with pomegranate, pineapple and apple juices.
Get tropical with your antioxidants. In time for summer, POM Wonderful pomegranate juice has launched three new blends: Hula with pineapple and apple juice, Mango, with mango and pear juice, and Coconut, with pineapple juice and coconut water ($ 2.99 for 12 ounces).
Get it while you can …
Tequila Park
Tequila Park’s Jalapeño Rosemary Margarita.
Don’t be tardy for Fatty ’Cue Brooklyn ’s backyard barbecue party. The joint’s Smoked Out Sundays run through the end of September, from noon until 6 p.m., featuring unlimited brisket tacos and pulled pork sandwiches served straight from the smoker. It’s $ 35 a person with a self-serve keg, but $ 50 will get you unlimited well liquor and picklebacks — a shot of whiskey chased with the eatery’s signature house-made spicy brine.
Happening this week …
National Tequila Day is Wednesday, but if you can hold out for the weekend, Tequila Park at the Hudson New York is celebrating the spirit with Tequila Fest ($ 40). Stop by for tastings, cocktails, Mexican street food, and live music. Buy tickets at backofhouse.morganshotelgroup.com.
With Jeanette Settembre
