I realize perhaps some people don't know what a po-boy is. Basically
it is a sandwich, but so much more. Other areas might have similar
looking sandwiches and call them various names - submarine, hoagy,
grinder, etc.
Unfortunately, even in New Orleans, you can find some of the
impostors, but there is No SUBstitute for a New Orleans Po-Boy.
First, there is the bread. Eating real New Orleans French Bread is
like eating air. A perfect, thin, crusty outside and the inside
little more than pure goodness. Ideally from Leidenheimer or one of
their brands.
Then the rest of the sandwich. There are all kinds of choices from
hot roast beef with gravy, ham, shrimp, oyster, etc. etc.
"Dressed" in New Orleans generally includes lettuce, tomato, and
mayonnaise. Some might use shredded cabbage and at least one doesn't
use tomato - helps keep the insides of the sandwich inside.
If the sandwich you order has gravy, be prepared to use lots of
napkins. Only an expert such as myself can get by without.
Some assembly required (Domilise's - not downtown)
Domilise's, New Orleans
It doesn't get any better. Yum! A Domilise's Roast Beef poboy and a
Barq's
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Charbroiled oysters. What the heck are they. Well, kind of what they
sound like, but oh so good!
They were invented at Drago's. Now there are many imitators, but
Drago's still has the best. Drago's does have a Riverside Hilton
location.
http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/
I know a lot of people like Maspero's (or Cafe Maspero
- not to be confused with The Original Pierre Maspero's on Chartres) but there is
too much good food for me to stand in that line.
Not sure if you still can do, but I used to bypass the line, sit at the bar and
order. Everyone seems to want to wait in line for a table.
I figured everyone must know about Cafe du Monde, but maybe no.
Of course, Walgreen's at might be more convenient. There is a very interesting
one at 900 Canal Street (Baronne and Canal). there is also one at 134 Royal
Street.
The Royal one is also a good location to locate a Lucky Dog.
I HIGHLY recommend (I really do) one of these gut bombs after a night of
drinking. They seem a perfect ending to a night of debauchery,
