Free Vegan Pizza at Two Boots; Auto Grat at Little Town

GRAMERCY— A tipster complains of the auto gratuity at Little Town on 15th Street: "We were a party of 2 (not sure why the receipt says Guests 1) and were surprised to see gratuity on there already. I had never seen it before and it wasn't posted anywhere. Not to mention this place is basically a bar. When the waitress saw I had my wallet out - I was going to tip in cash before we noticed the service charge - she asked if we needed change! What a rip off joint." [Complaints Dept.]

CHARITYWIRE— On November 16, Slow Food NYC will hold a fundraiser and will honor Mary Cleaver of The Cleaver Co. with their inaugural Snail Blazer Award. Proceeds of the event go to Slow Food's Urban Harvest programs. Find more details here. [EaterWire]

REICHLWIRE—Empress of the food world Ruth Reichl picks her favorite spots around the country for Jetsetter. In New York she loves, no surprise, Le Bernardin and Brooklyn pizzeria Franny's. [Jetsetter]

EAST VILLAGE—Oh, hey vegans. Two Boots is launching their first ever vegan pie, called "V for Vegan." It will be available by the slice from November 1 - 5 and as a whole pie from November 1 onwards. A special free tasting event will happen on Tuesday, November 1 from 6 - 8 PM at the 42 Avenue A location in New York City. [Eaterwire]