• This Friday, Grace’s Marketplace will serve up complimentary samples from the New York Natural Pudding Co. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., customers can try the gluten-free flavors, from cocoa java, French toast, or even salty caramel. [Grub Street]
• Toby’s Estate Coffee has teamed up with People’s Pops to create a new icy coffee pop to keep you cool all summer long. [Grub Street]
• Pat LaFrieda will join the all-star diner’s lineup at Citi Field (Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, Two Boots, among others) on August 7. Their first retail location will serve up a steak sandwich of filet mignon, Monterey Jack cheese, and carmelized onions on toasted baguette. [NY Daily News]
• In honor of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day tomorrow, Jacques Torres Chocolate will offer 20 percent off all ice-cream sandwiches at all locations. And the ’wichcraft Ice Cream kiosk in Bryant Park will best that with two-for-one deals on ice-cream sandwiches. Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain. [Grub Street]
• To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Water Club is rewarding taxi riders with a complimentary drink. Take a taxi to the Water Club or the Crow’s Nest and receive one drink with each receipt, through October. [Grub Street]
• Hit the beach this Sunday and let the Rockaway Beach food scene cater your afternoon. Join Shore Fruit founders Lillian and Robyn for a unique dining experience of lesser-known local eateries. Tickets may be purchased in advance. [Grub Street]
• Phillip Lee of the Kimchi Taco Truck has finally landed his first restaurant, Kimchi Grill, in Prospect Heights, as the Daily News notices. [NYDN]
• On August 14, JoeDoe and Wolffer Estate will pair up to host a wine dinner. The four-course menu will pair Long Island wines and dishes like Long Island duck with blackberry “red eye” gravy, cracklins, and hominy. It’s $65 and starts at 7 p.m.; call for reservations. [Grub Street]
