I can agree with all of those tourist brochure's in saying that no trip to New Orleans is complete without a Po' Boy. But this is where the similarities between this post and a travel brochure end. Forget Acme Oyster House with its French Quarter location, Frankie & Johnny's with its "dingy New Orleans" ambience, and the rest of them. My favorite spot is located down Jefferson Highway (just keep your eyes on the left side of the road and you might see it, unlike me who drove past it dozens of times).
This place was built adjacent to a New Orleans seafood exchange for a reason. Fresh seafood. And the word overflowing hardly conveys how much seafood they try to fit in between the two pieces of bread.
Not a seafood lover? Don't worry. They serve po' boys filled with everything from roasted duck and rabbit to the more traditional pulled pork and brisket.
While the seating is limited (two tables), the po' boys are served wrapped up in paper lending themselves to a great picnic in City Park or at the "fly".
If you are looking for a non-touristy souvenir or gift that really screams New Orleans, the place is lined with art by local artist Dr. Bob that you can buy right off the wall. The art has a real New Awlins vibe and contains now ubiquitous phrases like "Be Nice or Leave".
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