Salt & Straw's August Flavors; Nostrana's Prix Fixe Lunch

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS— New months, new wacky flavors at Salt & Straw: The bone marrow and bourbon smoked cherries, which got a meaty shoutout on Eater National today, returns, along with new flavors like green fennel and maple, and carrot watermelon sorbet. Also on the August menu: A collaborative scoop with Bunk Sandwiches' Tommy Habetz, with coconut ice cream, candied pineapple, Rice Krispies, and pork belly jelly. [EaterWire]

BUCKMAN— Cathy Whims's Nostrana is upping its prix fixe lunch offerings during the month of August, adding an additional course to its usual two-course menu. The three-course rosé lunch will offer a glass of wine, salad, pasta, and dessert for $22, now through the end of the month. [EaterWire]

WASHINGTON, DC— Proof that Pok Pok's Andy Ricker inspires folks in unexpected places: Washington DC bartender Todd Thrasher entered a "cultural exchange" event with a drink literally called the "Inspired by Pok Pok" and featuring a homemade Thai chili syrup he named "Andy." [Eater DC]