This is a HuBIG Deal

It really goes without saying that New Orleanians will rally for a cause. And last Friday in the early hours of the morning, when our beloved little fried pie factory caught fire and burned to the ground, I knew this was going to be a big deal. 

The profits from each Hubig's shirt
sold at Fleurty Girl shops will benefit
the Bowman and Ramsey families as
they rebuilt their livelihoods. 

This evening to support the Hubig family, Tales of the Cocktail's Ann Tuennerman and Fleurty Girl, aka Lauren Thom, are teaming up for a special Save Hubig's event, August 2, 5-7 p.m. at the Fleurty Girl shop located at 3117 Magazine Street. Chris Hannah of French 75 will create a Hubig's-inspired cocktail and all are invited to purchase a Hubig's t-shirt. All profits from the sale of each shirt will go directly to the Bowman and Ramsey families to help them rebuild their factory and put their legendary pies back on the shelf. Drew and Kathleen Ramsey will be in attendance. 


Mourning Pie Cocktail
Created by Chris Hannah, Arnaud's French 75 Bar


1 oz. Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz. Pineapple juice
1/2 oz. Limoncello
1/2 oz. Lemon juice
1/3 oz. Creme de Cacao


Shake and pour over ice. 

Hubig Sazerac Deshotels
is a yorkie named
for the beloved snack food
and the official cocktail of
New Orleans.  

I learned of the news in the minutes after the fire started from Facebook and immediately texted Mrs. Cocktail, as we were in the throws of the 10th Anniversary week of Tales of the Cocktail. It is the official snack food of Tales. Loving the brand of Hubig's so much, I actually named my yorkie Hubig. His middle name is Sazerac. Several people commented on my Facebook saying they thought of me first when they heard the news and asked how my little pie Hubig was holding up. 


Also, surrounding the fire have been a few people using Twitter and Facebook to question whether or not we should be holding a fundraiser at all for the families, asking didn't they have insurance. To them, I'm disappointed that these words are even uttered. It's the New Orleans way to help out a neighbor and it makes me wonder about the hearts and compassion of these individuals. We can hold fundraisers for laid off employees of the Times-Picayune who received severance packages, but help out a family run business and its employees and suddenly it's a question of the helper's integrity. I pray for you. 


I'd be remiss if I didn't give a shout out to Rouses. According to their Facebook, they have offered Hubig's employees a place in their Carrollton, Baronne and Tchoupitalousas locations until the factory is rebuilt. This is really a true example of the spirit of Louisiana and how helping those in need is part of the core of who we are as a people. If you don't get that, you probably aren't from here. 


Prior to this situation, the little pies were consumed on fishing docks every morning, shipped to friends afar, snacked upon and even eaten for breakfast. We'll do what it takes to help them come back.