There are few things we love more than a po-boy in New Orleans. Well, maybe the Saints. And Mardi Gras, or our favorite sno-ball. Ok, the po-boy is definitely in the top five things we love.
If you’re a greedy sandwich loving machine like myself and are always in the mood for a deliciously messy po-boy, your favorite day is just around the corner. The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival returns November 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (November 3 also just so happens to be National Sandwich Day!) Free and open to the public, this year’s fest features over 30 vendors with 60 variations of the iconic sandwich, and live local music from gates ’til close. You will have to pay five bucks for a wristband to purchase po-boys; however, your soul will feel good about it as the proceeds benefit the Son of a Saint organization.
Feeling overwhelmed with po-boy options? That’s a good problem to have. I’ve narrowed it down to ten for you, regardless of what type of po-boy eater you are.
The savory the better eater
Bienvenue
The Marrone po-boy: pecan-smoked prime rib, Gouda cheese, and horseradish mayo.
Spice is my life eater
Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon
Buffalo Chicken po-boy: chicken strips topped with honey buffalo sauce and ranch coleslaw.
A sandwich is not complete without a pickle eater (I agree)
Gonzo’s Smokehouse and BBQ
Applewood Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends: made with sweet and spicy pickles, topped with smoked apple butter BBQ sauce.
But I’m a foodie eater
Nola Boils and Catering
Escargot po-boy: sautéed in signature garlic butter sauce topped with baby arugula and Parmesan cheese.
I do it for the ‘gram eater
Parkway Bakery and Tavern
The James Brown po-boy: slow roasted BBQ beef, Louisiana shrimp, torched pepper jack cheese with a Crystal and Tabasco infused aioli. Dressed.
Bread is life eater
Walkers BBQ
Cochon de lait po-boy: tender smoked pork dressed with sweet and spicy slaw on Dong Phong bread. Read that again, Dong. Phong. Bread.
No muss no fuss eater
Vaucreseon Sausage Company
Creole Hot Sausage po-boy: Enough said.
I need a bib and a wet nap eater
Trenasse
Crystal Hot Shrimp and Pork Cracklin’ po-boy: served with debris gravy dip.
Animals are our friends eater
Bratz Ya’ll
The Sexy Veggie Po-Boy: plant-based grilled brat, veggies, garlic aioli, and feta cheese.
The sweeter the better eater
Crepes A La Cart
Strawberry and Nutella Tiramasu Po-Boy: Nutella, fresh strawberries, whipped tiramasu cream on fresh baked bread topped with powdered sugar.
Don’t feel guilty about indulging. Live music from Soul Project, Radio Zydeco, Dave Jordan and The NIA, Billy Iuso, The Wojojo Brothers and many more are here to help you dance it off!
For full details on this year’s Po-Boy Festival, go to poboyfest.com
