Sandwiches of New Orleans

There are two famous, and notably different, sandwiches New Orleans is famous for: the po-boy and the muffuletta. I would shave my head to have access to either one on any given work day lunch hour back in po-boy/muffuletta-less San Francisco.

1. Parkway Tavern - Po-Boy

Instead of serving fish and chips or nachos to complement the alcohol that will invariably be consumed on most bar-premises, the Parkway Tavern offers a variety of po-boys, from roast beef with gravy to shrimp, and the bar seems like kind of an afterthought.

Behold the magic that descends from this window

Jenn's little hand clutches a juicy, texturally satisfying shrimp po-boy

2. Central Grocery - Muffuletta

One would not expect, from the heinous clutter exhibited in this window, that pristine muffuletta sandwiches may be acquired from within

To be shared!

A soft muffuletta loaf lovingly ensconces marinated olive salad, coppa, mortadella, salami, emmentaler, and provolone

NOLA, we may meet again

One thing we learned about New Orleans... don't get your crawfish in a restaurant! The good stuff-- with all the right fixin's and spices-- is tucked away in inconspicuous markets outside of the old quarter. Okay, maybe not so inconspicuous, look for a sign like this:

Won't you take me to

ddokbeokki town? (to be sung in the manner of lipps inc, sorry)

Sindang-dong ddokkboekki town

Sindang station (line 2), exit 6

Shrimp Trucks -- Oahu, HI

What is the most scrumptious way to eat jumbo shrimp? Sauteed in butter, garlic, and lemon, of course. Giovanni's Shrimp Truck on the North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii.