Modern Gramma Dessert Pop-Up Lands in Nola Next Week

NOLA— Restaurants Shaya and Square Root have both been selected for Open Table's top 100 restaurants for foodies in America. [OpenTable]

BYWATER— Boston pastry chef Justin Samson-Burke's Modern Gramma dessert pop up hits the roof of the Rice Mill Lofts on September 8, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with an all-star line up of dessert pros— Emeril's Jeremy Fogg, Delmonico's Amy Lemon, Brennan's Eric Perelli, and boozy-popsicle slingers Lick Our Pops—turning out four-courses of sweets inspired by their grandmothers. Tickets are $65 ($85 for wine pairings). Burke will also host a surprise dessert pop up on September 11 at 8:30 p.m., more info here or here. [Eaterwire]

NOLA— The Times-Pic has unleashed a mega listicle of places to watch the Saints play this season. Look for Eater's own annual Saints Heatmap to debut in the coming week. [NOLA.com]

CANAL STREET— Dallas-based Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão will take over two floors in the J.W. Marriott. which used to house Canal Street Grill and Shula's Steakhouse, as part of a $6.7 revamp to be completed in early 2016. [CityBiz]