Dressed - New Orleans Po-Boy Stories
A look at the people and places behind New Orleans’ most beloved sandwich, the Po-Boy. And most New Orleanians will agree – you want it “dressed” with lettuce, tomato and Blue Plate Mayonnaise.
Frady’s
Meet Kirk Frady, proprietor of the beloved Bywater corner store that serves some of the best hot plate lunches and po-boys in New Orleans. A sign on the counter proclaims “No Wifi – Sit & Talk.” The french bread is crusty, the meat sliced thin, and at Frady’s, dressed means Blue Plate mayo, lettuce, tomato and a pickle.
Domilise's
After 100 years, you learn a thing or two about making a great po-boy. “We make a world-famous sandwich here!” Joanne Domilise, proprietor of Domilise’s Po-Boy and Bar #poboystories
Radosta's
“A po-boy is a 12 inch piece of bread, with mayonnaise, good mayonnaise, with all the fillings, roast beef, shrimp … put it in the grill for a few seconds, we wrap it… and it’s good to go.” Don Radosta, Radosta’s Restaurant & Deli.
Lil Dizzy's
The Baquets are famous for their signature “Hot Sausage,” a local delicacy that adds a kick to classic New Orleans dishes. At Lil Dizzy’s, you can enjoy this spicy sausage patty in hearty Red Beans, savor it in a flavorful Gumbo, or bite into it on one of their famous Po-Boys dressed with Blue Plate Mayo.
Banh Mi Boys
“Our concept was to do Banh Mi and Po-boys side by side … It’s really a true integration of New Orleans and Vietnamese food culture.” Peter Nguyen, Banh Mi Boys. “Our food is very bright and very flavorful.”
Verti Marte
“A Po-Boy…It’s more than a sandwich, it’s a meal” Sam Hatfield, Verti Marte Deli & Grocery. When you describe yourself as a perpetual motion machine in the heart of the French Quarter, oh the stories you must tell…
DiMartino’s
“Many people will say it’s the bread … it’s the mayonnaise.. it’s the roast beef… It’s all the things that come together to make a great Po-Boy. It’s indigenous to the city of New Orleans, like the Muffuletta was the Italian’s contribution…” Peter DiMartino, proprietor of DiMartino’s Famous New Orleans Muffulettas