10 New Orleans Po-Boys You Must Eat Before You Die

New Orleans. So much deliciousness to eat, so little time. For you epicures, we at the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival offer you a list of 10 New Orleans po-boys you absolutely must try.

1. Eggs Benedict Po-Boy from Stanley Restaurant

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The ultimate brunch po-boy, Stanley Restaurant's Eggs Benedict po-boy features toasted french bread loaded with creole hollandaise, smoked Canadian bacon, and poached eggs. A delightful twist on the classic that Stanley Kowalski would be proud of.

2. Ray Ray Po-Boy from Sammy's Food Service and Deli

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Is your inner gourmand begging for a sandwich jam-packed with various meats and delicious melty cheeses? Then you may want to check out the Ray Ray po-boy from Sammy's Food Service and Deli, which local foodie Ian McNulty says "is essentially fried chicken cordon bleu turned into a po-boy." Sold!

3. Duck BLT Po-Boy from Mahony's

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Making its debut at the 2013 Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, Mahony's Duck BLT Po-Boy is a specialty menu item offered only when the freshest ingredients are available. Duck confit is generously coated in a maple bourbon glaze, piled onto fresh Leidenheimer french bread, and topped with thick bacon, arugula, and tomatoes. This melt-in-your-mouth offering, made with 200 lbs. of pulled duck meat, sold out in just under three hours.

4. Duck Po-Boy from Crabby Jack's

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According to Ian McNulty, the Duck po-boy from Crabby Jack's on Jefferson Highway "has the gravy-sluiced tenderness of roast beef." An effective endorsement for roast beef lovers who want a spin on their usual lunch order.

5. Oysters Rockefeller Po-Boy from Palace Cafe

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The perfect compliment to a loaf of Leidenheimer, Palace Cafe's Oysters Rockefeller po-boy is loaded with parsley-breaded oysters drizzled with Rockefeller sauce. The result is a delicious treat that is classic New Orleans. Find it at the annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival.

6. Hot Creole Sausage Po-Boy from Vaucresson's Sausage Company

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Who better to create a hot sausage po-boy than Vaucresson's Sausage Company? This particular sandwich gets around, having been featured at Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. Ian McNulty calls it "a straight-forward dose of Creole flavor with a long heritage."

7. Fried Shrimp Po-Boy with Gravy and Cheese by Domilise's

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Domilise's Restaurant and Bar is one of the top contenders for best po-boy in the city. And word on the street says their fried shrimp po-boy covered in rich gravy and melted cheese is an almost religious experience. Never skimpy on the shrimp, Domilise's is the place to go for a stuffed-to-the-gills po-boy experience.

8. Spicy Tuna Po-Boy from Seither's Seafood

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Culinary icons from the east and west combine to make this superstar sandwich from Seither's Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Expert culinary observer Ian McNulty describes this hybrid delight as "a po-boy dragged through a sushi bar, with nearly raw fish, avocado and eel sauce."

9. Frenchuletta Po-Boy from Liuzza's

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Liuzza's Restaurant and Bar applies a Sicilian flavor to the French-inspired po-boy with their famous Frenchuletta sandwich which, according to Ian McNulty, "converts a muffuletta into a po-boy." Served with Michael's Special Olive Salad, this multicultural po-boy is peerless in taste and originality.

10. Home-Cooked Hot Roast Beef with Gravy Po-Boy from Parkway Bakery and Tavern

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What's a New Orleans po-boy list without a classic roast beef option? This Parkway Bakery po-boy is not only a house favorite, but is also featured on the Gambit's Best of 2013 list. This sandwich offers the perfect balance of gravy-soaked deliciousness and crispy french bread satisfaction.

List by @SuzetteLake

Want more? Dickie Brennan, Michael Murphy, Ian McNulty, Sara Roahen, and Poppy Tooker will discuss the foods that makes the city famous at Dickie Brennan's Tableau Restaurant, March 23, 2014 for #TWF14 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. Buy your tickets online today and follow @TWFestNOLA on Twitter!