| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Hubig's return: The fire that claimed the Hubig's pie factory in 2012 left a hole in hearts -- and stomachs --- across the region. Now, a decade later, the family that owns the company seems closer than ever to reopening, Ian McNulty reports. (And here's an earlier story from Ian on New Orleans' outsized affection for the humble hand pies.) For even more food and drink coverage, please sign up for our Where NOLA Eats newsletter. The mayor's travel: Following recent trips Mayor LaToya Cantrell took to France and Switzerland for ceremonial sister-city events, the New Orleans City Council has moved to restrict on "non-essential" city travel. The council's proposed ordinance notes that the city "continues to operate under unprecedented circumstances resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, record inflation, and a spike in violent crime." The hunt for a running back: The Saints have spent much of the offseason desperately trying to find another running back. What are they trying to tell us, columnist Jeff Duncan wonders. Want more Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter. Dogs, reptiles and festivals: It’s Friday, so here’s a fun one. The Lagniappe Classic dog show is coming up in a couple of weeks, and reporter Jabez Berniard recently spent some time getting to know three of the contestants -- Joe, Gusto and Ruby. (If you're looking for things to do this weekend, we got you covered.) Hope you enjoyed today’s Lunch Line. Thanks for reading – and remember, you can keep up all day long on NOLA.com. BW | 