The po’boy sandwich has a hallowed place in New Orleans legend and lore, said John T. Edge in The New York Times. It’s the city’s “signature sandwich,” and once upon a time the streets were lined with competing po’boy shops that served up versions laden with roast beef and gravy, or fried shrimp on mayonnaise-slathered loaves piled high with sliced pickles, tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Po’boy aficionados preservationists are determined to save this cultural icon “one sandwich at a time.” Here are places that still make sandwiches that deliver a sense of place and tradition with every bite.
Charlie’s Seafood
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