Always Hungry: Hurricanes and Fried Shrimp Po’Boys

Maryse Chevrière — January 22, 2010

Fried Shrimp Po’Boy with Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries.

We know that you know what to do to enjoy the Jets game, but if you are not in New Orleans with Jeff this weekend, the second best way to enjoy Sunday’s Saints vs. Vikings game is with NOLA grub at NoHo’s Acme Bar & Grill. They serve a legit Fried Shrimp Po’Boy that even discerning Louisiana expats can stand behind. It may not be Mother’s, but Acme’s sandwich hits the mark with tender, cornmeal-crusted shrimp amply stuffed in a soft, crusty baguette.

The Po’Boy is served un-sauced, but it comes with a lemon wedge and sides of tangy cocktail sauce and creamy remoulade. Surprisingly, it doesn’t really need any add-ons, but a squirt of lemon juice and a dab of remoulade only improve the experience. You get your choice of one side— we recommend the cinnamon-dusted sweet potato fries, which have a dessert-like quality to them.

 

Hurricane Cocktail.

If you’re watching the game at the restaurant, make like you’re at Pat O’Brien’s on Bourbon Street, and order a Hurricane pitcher. This rum and passion juice-based concoction may look pink and girlie, but it’ll knock you on your ass if you’re not careful.

Alternatively, if you’re planning to take in the game at home, Acme does great take-out. And, you can fashion your own Hurricanes, Big Easy-style, with a heavy hand.

If you want to further get in the mood, follow the Always Hungry Twitter this weekend as Jeff reports live on his New Orleans eating adventures.

Let’s go Jets!