Everyone will tell you that you can’t visit New Orleans, Louisiana, without trying beignet. But the same should be said for the city’s iconic sandwich known as po’boy.
Po’boys originated in 1929 in New Orleans when two Martin brothers decided to feed striking streetcar drivers, their former colleagues, free of charge. The sandwich was simplistic, consisting of French bread loaded with leftover roast beef, gravy, and fried potatoes.
Since then, the po’boy, which got its name from Southern pronunciation of term “poor boy,” grew in popularity and became the must-have dish in New Orleans. Here is where you can get the best one.
Frady’s One Stop Food Store
Frady’s is a popular po’boy spot among locals and it isn’t hard to see why. Their po’boys are big, filling, and delicious. They are especially heavy on the gravy, making them messy, but let’s face it, if you don’t need napkins after a meal, you didn’t enjoy it properly.
Louisiana Pride Seafood
While the original po’boy was made with roasted beef, you can now find all sorts of other varieties in New Orleans. One you should definitely try is the seafood po’boy at Louisiana Pride Seafood. You can choose several options including one with fried shrimp and one with fried catfish, but we say try more than one since you are already there.
Verti Marte
If you find yourself hungry late at night in New Orleans, head to Verti Marte. This deli and market works 24/7 and is known for offering all sorts of sandwiches including some of the best po’boys in the city. There are several interesting po’boys to choose from including one loaded with grilled turkey, ham, fried shrimp, mushrooms, and several types of cheeses.
