Seersucker's Guest Chef Series; TONY's Food Awards

CARROLL GARDENS — Seersucker launched a Monday night guest chef series this week. Upcoming guests include Vivian Howard, of Chef & The Farmer in North Carolina, and Jason Alley of Richmond's Comfort and Pasture restaurants. Rob Newton will cook alongside his guests, and is offering a limited number of seats for the dinners on OpenTable. In other Seersucker news, the restaurant is nixing weekday breakfast. [GS]

WEST VILLAGE — To celebrate the opening of its 100th location, the original Murray's Cheese on Bleecker Street is giving away free grilled cheese sandwiches (the classic Murray's melt) to the first 100 people who ask. There will also be beer and cheese tastings all day long, and until February 10 enter online to win a $100 shopping spree at any store. [EaterWire]

LISTICLES — Time Out has just announced the nominees for its 2014 Food and Drink Awards. Until February 18, vote online for the best new restaurant, best new chef, and more. The Reader's Choice winners in each category, along with critic's picks, will be published in the March 27 issue. [TONY]