The 12 Best Po' Boys in New Orleans
Guy's Po-Boys
Tell us about your first impressions when you arrived.
Owner/chef Marvin Matherne put a beaming coat of blue paint on the building after someone drove their truck straight through the front door, but the interior? Let's just say it's not as memorable as the line that leads to this shrimp-centric Shangri-La.
What was the crowd like?
The wait's clearly worth it, because everyone's too busy housing their po' boy to even breathe.
What should we be drinking?
Frankly, Marvin's too busy making po' boy magic happen to pour you a bottle of Beaujolais. There are plenty of places to drink later.
Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss.
Keep it classic with a fully dressed, and thoughtfully fried, shrimp po' boy. Not down with crispy crustaceans? That's okay; the door's that-a-way.
Anything to note about the staff?
Marvin IS Guy's Po-Boys, so be sure to tip your fryer tender.
Who are we looking to impress with a trip here?
Forget impressing your boss or boyfriend. How about impressing Marvin with your little-seen ability to actually finish one of his large po' boys?
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Originally Appeared on Condé Nast Traveler
