Big Gay Ice Cream at Mermaid Inn, Beer Deal at Pour George

EAST VILLAGE — On August 8, The Mermaid Inn is teaming up with The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck. Diners can choose from the complimentary pudding at the end of their meal inside, or they can take the fortune telling fish (also complimentary) to the truck outside for a free cone. Available only at the East Village location. [EaterWire]

WEST VILLAGE — Tomorrow, August 5, Pour George is offering a beer special in celebration of International Beer Day: four 8 oz beers for $10. If you order two flights, you also get a complimentary order of chicken wings. [EaterWire]

THE FLATIRON — Jay Z's 40/40 club is undergoing a $10 million renovation right now. Zagat has a peek at the renderings for the finished product, which include a wall of Armand de Brignac Champagne behind the bar. [Zagat]

TV LAND — Magical Elves (the production company behind Top Chef) is casting for their new show Around the World in 80 Plates. They're holding an open call at Shang on August 11 from 10 AM - 2 PM. [EaterWire]

THE HAMPTONS — There's a hot new rumor that Hooters might maybe, possibly be coming to the Suffolk Light, Heat & Power Company building in Southampton. [Curbed Hamptons]

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