Tales of the Cocktail Bar Towel Raised $7,500 for Oyster Shuckers

Fifteen $500.00 checks were presented to New Orleans oyster shuckers at a special ceremony held at P&J Oysters.

“We at P&J Oyster Company are truly blessed to have friends like Ann and the crew at Tales of the Cocktail. This fundraiser just gives you an idea about how much people really appreciate our food culture, history and the celebration of the finest seafood there is,” said Sal Sunseri of the P&J Oyster Company.

TLC linen services donated the towels and the NOCCPS developed a design proclaiming that the towel “Cleans up bars, tables and the Gulf Coast.” A minimum $5 donation was requested the towel but most donated above that level, with one individual, Tari Hohn, donating $1,500. Hohn joined Ann Tuennerman in presenting the checks at the ceremony at P&J Oysters.

“I am in constant awe of the generosity of the cocktail industry,” said Ann Tuennerman. “Their contributions exceeded my expectations and will go such a long way in helping those affected by the tragedy in the Gulf.”

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