| BY ANNETTE SISCO | Staff writer |
Greetings, New Orleans food fans! This week, it's been all about Hubig's Pies, as the sweet treat of local memory finally returned, though not without hiccups. It was a good time to recap the pie's storied past, and or even to consider baking our own. In non-pie news, judges at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival honored the best of the fest. Ian McNulty contemplates the way fall rituals in South Louisiana call for boudin. Bayou Road gains Addis, a center of Ethiopian food and culture. And here's a Thanksgiving bonus: Recipes for 14 classic New Orleans dressings. 1. Eat dessert first? Ten years after a fire knocked out the Hubig's Pie factory in Bywater, the longed-for pastries finally returned to store shelves early on Wednesday morning. ”I think I’m the most popular guy in town today,” said Ricky Diamond of Diamond Food Distributors, between taking calls. 2. Patience is a virtue. After Hubig's made a surprise pop-up debut in Carrollton Sunday, New Orleanians began scouring grocery stores for the sweet, fried pies. But a problem with a wrapping machine at the new plant in Elmwood delayed distribution. Trying to be patient, we looked back at the history of Hubig's and even contemplated baking handpies at home. 3. Wait! There's more. Our plates were overflowing as the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival returned with 40-plus vendors lining the streets. On Monday, organizers announced winners for best po-boys in half a dozen categories. Fall in Louisiana is best enjoyed with local boudin: Ian McNulty reveals some favorites. The Ethiopian standout Addis has a new home. And if you're wondering what food news looks like in other towns, the Mississippi Gulf Coast may soon gain a Culver's hamburger franchise. 4. Dressing for Thanksgiving. Do you go with a classic oyster dressing at Thanksgiving? Giblet rice? Maybe you want mirliton dressing with seafood. Or how about andouille and cornbread? Check out these 14 recipes for classic New Orleans dressings. That's it for the food newsletter, but in New Orleans, the food news never stops. For more, visit us at NOLA.com. Thanks for reading! P.S.: Want to support local journalism that matters? Click here to subscribe. It's our best deal! | 