The Poboy Sandwich & Festival

When it comes to sandwhiches few are celebrated as the king of sandwhiches like the "poboy". Sure the "Philly Cheesesteak" has it's place in history but when you head south, it's all about the poboy.

There are many kinds of poboys including the most common and exotic of foods: shrimp, oyster, catfish, soft-shell crabs as well as French fries and ham and cheese..

Some say the poboy got it's start in 1922 New Orleans at a coffee stand run by Bennie and Clovis Martin. They fed striking railway works with these large sandwhiches free during a strike. The saying "here comes another poor boy" is what they said when the workers can their way is where the name originated.

Every year there is a poboy Festival held in New Orleans.

Visit thier website: PoboyFest.com