The talent and cuisine at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival are (in our opinion) unmatched, but who will be crowned the best in each category? That can only be determined by a special panel of Po-Boy Judges.
Meet some of the amazing folks who will put po-boys to the test in 2025!
KORTLYNN JANAE´
Ready to take on all the poboys at the festival
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Mahony's
Fried Shrimp Po-Boy
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Ice cold water to combat the sodium!​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Keeps it simple: light mayo & lettuce
ALEXA CUTRER
Knows all things food and fun on the gulf coast
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Fried Shrimp Poboy​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Glass Bottle Barq's
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FULLY DRESSED?
Always Fully Dressed!
NICOLE CARIDAD RALSTON
All things food and a rich appreciation for New Orleans' food culture
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Lil Dizzy's Hot
Sausage Poboy​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Crisp, Kölsch style beer​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Yes, with hot sauce
BEN & SCOT
Ready to put all po-boys to the test
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Ben: Parkway's Fried Oyster Poboy
Scot: Parkway's Surf & Turf Poboy​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Frozen Porch Swing Cocktail​
Frozen Mango Margarita
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FULLY DRESSED?
Always!
CARLA PESONO
Purveyor of hidden gems & local food spots
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Verti Mart
Shrimp Poboy or All That Jazz
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Lemonade or Dr. Pepper
depending on my mood!
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FULLY DRESSED?
Absolutely! With a side of fries!
TAKIA NELSON
Creative force rooted in NOLA culture
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Poboy Depot
Shrimp Poboy​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Mug Root Beer​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Yes! With extra mayo​
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IAN McNULTY
City's top food critic. Ready for one of his favorite days of the year!
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Zimmer's Seafood's
Fried Shrimp on seeded bread
from John Gendusa Bakery​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Unsweet Tea . . . if it's the weekend, a beer!​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Tomato, pickles, mayo, skip the lettuce
JORDAN BASHAM
Lover of all things food + lifestyle
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Baton Rouge: Downtown Seafood & Grille - Shrimp or Catfish Poboy
NoLa: Parasol's - Firecracker Shrimp Poboy
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Coke or sweet tea in Baton Rouge​
Gotta get an ice cold beer at Parasol's
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FULLY DRESSED?
Mayo, Lettuce, Pickles
CAITLIN OBREMSKI-ORELLANA
Knows all things NoLa from food to events​
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Crabby Jack's
Slow Roasted Duck Poboy
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Barq's Root Beer​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Fully Dressed with a side of corn masque choux​
LIZA SMITH
All about New Orleans
and beyond
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Half shrimp & half oyster​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Frozen Porch Swing​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Always fully dressed!
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TRIECE
New Orleans native exploring my city and taking you with me
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FAVORITE LOCAL PO-BOY SPOT
& GO TO ORDER?
Cajun Joe's Shrimp Poboy​
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GO TO PO-BOY DRINK?
Island Punch Ever Fresh Drink​
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FULLY DRESSED?
Just hot sauce with extra lettuce & extra mayo
Stay tuned for more celebrity judges
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