Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Everyone raves about Mother’s for po’boys, which is like saying you have to visit Pizzeria Uno in Chicago for a pizza. Both have become tourist traps. Instead, take the Canal streetcar due north about 20 minutes, and then walk the four or five blocks to Parkway. This is where the locals go for the best po’boys in town, served on that glorious Leidenheimer bread. I’m a shrimp guy, dressed, of course. I’m also a fan of the sweet potato fries, alligator gumbo and banana pudding.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave.; (504) 482-3047