BBQ Blow Out With Gwynnett St.; Steve's New Flavors

WILLIAMBURG — The guys from Finger on the Pulse are throwing a BBQ Blow Out with the team from Gwynnett St. at Good Co. on August 15. Tickets are $10 and $15 (VIP), and each guest will receive a plate of barbecue, a pint of beer, a tote bag, and a few other goodies. Purchase tickets here. [EaterWire]

COLLABS — Steve's Ice Cream is collaborating with Blue Bottle and Pies 'n' Thighs on two new flavors. Now, can buy pints (or cones) of banana pudding ice cream (inspired by Pies 'n' Thighs), and a flavor that mixes Blue Bottle coffee with donuts from Pies 'n' Thighs. [EaterWire]

COCKTAILWIRE — Submissions are now being accepted for the Luxardo Cocktail Cup, a multi-city drink-making competition. [EaterWire]

FALL TRACKING —Fall is always a busy season for restaurant openings, and Eater National checks in on 33 of the most hotly-anticipated openings across the country. The list includes Tetsu and Andrew Carmellini's French restaurant. [-EN-]