aaronrgillespie:

Man, this blog won’t be that great, and it probably won’t be eloquently written. The reason behind this is: i have no idea how to describe to you my love for the city i spent the day in today. New Orleans. Man oh man, if you like food, culture, and great music this is your spot. I almost wish i had an elastic stomach so i could eat my way around this city.

This morning i awoke on decatur street to the busy sound of the french quarter, in all its smelly, old, perfectly aged glory. After a few strolls around i decided to have lunch at Johnny’s po boys. Every once in a while you eat a sandwich that makes you angry its so good, and to be honest this was that sandwich times ten. Now when eating a sammie in “nawlins” people always seem to gravitate towards those of the fried seafood variety. Now don’t get me wrong, i fully appreciate the wonderfully crunchy, perfectly seasoned, fresh from the sea fries dealio,BUT there is one popular po boy sandwich i like so much more. The muffuletta. This sandwich isn’t distinctly creole in flavour and isn’t french either. It was created in 1906 by a man named Salvatore Lupo and a place called, “central grocery” in the french quarter. Now this sandwich is hardly ever seen outside of New Orleans and that is a dang crime. There are a few different takes on the thing, central grocery still makes it, so if you want the “real” deal go there. A muffuletta is a wonderful mixture of ham, provolone cheese, salami and olive salad. This briny, salty, crunchy salad is what makes this thing great. The best olive salad has been marinated for at least twenty-four hours. Toast this thing just to the point where the cheese is melted and your mind will be blown.

I can’t explain to you the melting pot that this place is. There are so many different cultures represented and the food will blow your mind. It almost isn’t fair the stigma that has been put upon this town. They have suffered natural disaster to the tenth degree and have come out swinging. No matter what you do visit this place, eat your way around. The seafood is incredible, the people are kind and the city is full of culture.

aaron

I love how passionate Aaron Gillespie is about food and travel.