Fundraiser at Randolph Beer; Crawfish at Hester Nights

LOWER EAST SIDE — Randolph Beer is hosting a fundraiser this Tuesday, June 4 for their sous chef, Stephen Canon, who is suffering from a traumatic skull fracture after apparently being assaulted and mugged on his way home from work. The restaurant will donate 100 percent of their sales to Canon, and will also be selling raffle tickets for prizes like a table at Rao's. [EaterWire]

UPPER EAST SIDE — Daniel Holzman, the chef and co-owner of The Meatball Shop, is hosting a popup dinner at 83 1/2 this Thursday, June 6. Holzman, who grew up across the street from the newly opened restaurant, will serve a menu of family-style Italian dishes, none of which involve meatballs. The meal is $60 per person or $80 with cocktail pairings, and reservations can be made by phone at 212-797-8312 or online. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN — Hester Nights, the evening offshoot of Hester Street Fair, is teaming up with the Blue Note Jazz Festival to host a New Orleans night on Thursday, June 6. There will be a brass band, a crawfish boil, and more New Orleans food from restaurants like Exchange Alley and Cheeky Sandwiches. The market runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the plaza of the Eventi Hotel. [EaterWire]

VEGAS — That rumor about a new Vegas burger joint from Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich has now been confirmed. Eater Las Vegas has all the details on B&B Burger & Beer, including the full, "beer-driven" menu of shakes, burgers, and heroes. [Eater Las Vegas]