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Take A Little Stroll Down New Orleans Way

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

Carnival time in New Orleans... It is a great time to be in the city. 

Ok...  after hangin' at the Sazerac, catching parades, and searching for the perfect cocktail it's time to find the perfect Po-Boy.  Of course this is easier said than done.  Not because it's hard to find a good Po Boy, just that opinions vary. 

So, the debate goes on... who has the greatest Po Boy in New Orleans.  See, that's where the fun begins.  You need to get out and explore for yourself.  Eat some Po Boys.  Join the debate. 
Is it R&O's, Johnny's, Mahony's on Magazine, or what about Domilise?  

This is such a legendary sandwich that there is great debate on wether they belong to institutions or to their human stewards.  Such is the case with the battle between Parasol's and Tracey's in the Irish Channel.  Click here to see what I'm talking about... Battle for roast beef Po Boy supremacy   

So, the bottom line is this.  Go explore and decide for yourself or put on some good NOLA music and make your own.  There you go... come on in.

The pots are on...

The Plate...

Roast Beef Po-Boy

Some describe this delicacy as  a gravy induced stupor of ecstasy... that may be stretching things a bit.  Well, wait a minute.  Now that I think about it and can smell the beef cooking... Yes, I concur. 

When I have a big ole roast beef Po Boy in front of me I think... "I can not imagine anything else I would rather be doing right now than devouring this sandwich." 

There can never be enough gravy; therefor never enough napkins.  Sounds good already, doesn't it?

What you need... 

One 4 lb chuck roast

Salt and Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbs Cayenne pepper

2 tbs Canola oil

3 tbs butter

2 cups Beef broth

2 tbs minced rosemary

1 jar peperoncini

2 yellow onions, sliced

2 banquets of french bread

What you do...

Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and pepper. 

Put the canola oil and butter in a heavy pot over high heat. 

Sear both sides of the chuck roast until brown. 

Pour in the beef broth and 1 cup of water. 

Add fresh rosemary and then pour in the whole jar of pepperoncini (juice and all).

Now cover the pot and simmer for 4-5 hours. 

Saute onions in a separate skillet and set aside. 

When the meat is done, remove from the pot and shred using two forks, then return the meat back to the pot to soak up all that good liquid.

Now, slice a big hunk of french bread and pile on the meat, spooning on the liquid. 

Top off with a few peppers and onions. 

In New Orleans, "dressed" is the way to go; meaning with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickle.

Pass me another napkin... will ya?

The Playlist... 

Meet Me On Frenchmen Street

So, as we roam around the French Quarter stuffed with our Po Boy, you can take in all the wonderful jazz the city has to offer.  Up one street and down the other.  There is no better place to explore.  Especially if you have a cocktail in-tow, otherwise known as a "Go-cup".  

Check out Bonnie Raitt's old piano player Jon Cleary.  Love him, especially on "Fortune Teller".  Shamarr Allen is one of my new favorites and starts us off with "Meet me on Frenchmen Street"... of course that's Kermit Ruffins helping out on vocals.

If you don't know Kermit... you need to. 

By the way Frenchmen is the place to be for the coolest music scene next time your in the "Big Easy".

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The Bar... 

Pimm's Cup

Served at the Napoleon House - a british drink served by Frenchmen... go figure.

What you need...

2 oz Pimm's No. 1 liquor

4 oz lemon-lime soda

cucumber wheel

slice of lemon & cucumber

mint for garnish

lemon twist

What you do...

Gently muddle the cucumber and lemon slices in a chilled highball glass. 

Pour in the Pimm's and soda.

Stir, then add ice. 

garish with lemon, cucumber wheel and mint.

We just getting started y'all!

Let the good times roll!

Please Day Drink Responsibly

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Keep On Cookin'!