Renovations at Desmond's; Brunch at Boukies

UPPER EAST SIDE — A tipster spotted this sign in the window of Desmond's, which is closed for renovations. Looks like they're applying for an alteration to their bar. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE — Boukies is now serving brunch. The menu includes some standard brunch favorites, plus more traditional Greek dishes. The restaurant is offering a $15 brunch prix fixe that includes a drink. [EaterWire]

HELL'S KITCHEN — Ardesia also just started serving brunch from 12 p.m. till 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu features entrees like a gruyere and zucchini frittata, and a spinach salad with bacon, artichoke hearts, and a poached egg. [EaterWire]

NOVELTY DISHES — Slater's 50/50, a hamburger restaurant with three locations in Southern California, is offering the 100 percent ground bacon 'Merica Burger as their July burger of the month. Head over to Eater National for all the details. [EaterWire]