BIRDIES

The first Birdies Food & Fuel was located in Hahnville just a few steps from the parish courthouse and government building. Only a week removed from Hurricane Katrina, the restaurant sold only fried chicken. Commuting back and forth to Morgan City because of his commitment to his wife who was delivering their second child, Nabut braved the hot Louisiana sun to come up with more ideas to satisfy his customers. Without electricity, Nabut managed to find a generator to cook delicious flavorful chicken. Shortly thereafter, Nabut added French fries, jalapeños and meat pies to the menu three weeks later. Probably the most unmentioned point of it all is that Nabut stayed committed to giving the residents of St. Charles parish the lowest priced gas when so many others were doing the exact opposite. Nabut's persistence paid off. Not wanting Birdies Food & Fuel to become a fly by night convenience store, Nabut stayed on point with his customers building relationships with each and every one...

Primary location: Hahnville United States