Brian Young Hopefully Beats Bobby Flay; Gyro City Opens

BACK BAY — Head to Post 390 tonight at 10 p.m. to watch chef de cuisine Brian Young's appearance on the Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay." There will be complimentary samples of dishes Young cooked on the show. [Press Release]

FENWAY — Gyro City opened yesterday on Fenway's "restaurant row," right by El Pelon, Swish Shabu, and several other restaurants. As the name suggests, it's Greek food, particularly gyros. Here's the full menu. Gyro City is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 88 Peterborough Street. [Official Site via El Pelon's FB]

NORTH END — Ward 8 launches Saturday and Sunday brunch this weekend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with dishes like lobster crepes, French toast casserole, a burger, and fish tacos. [Press Release]
[Photo: Ward 8/Meg Jones Wall]