But today, po' boys can contain fried oysters, ham, catfish-or, of course, shrimp. Food You'll Love Smashed Lobster Rolls: ...

But even the traditional po'boys come in many variations. Walking into a typical po'boy shop in the Big Easy means confronting a nearly paralyzing array of choices, including juicy fried oysters ...

The po-boy’s mission statement is right there in its name. It’s a humble dish. A big handful of food for the working man. That’s a universal concept, but the coastal influence warps it.

Make the Bơ (Vietnamese Mayonnaise): Process egg yolk, garlic, fish sauce, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the water in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Smithtown Seafood. 501 West Sixth St.; smithtownseafood.com;859-303-4100 This restaurant is tucked right into the West Sixth Brewery, so you can pair your food with a West Sixth beer.

The original po’ boys contained roast beef, gravy and fried potatoes on French bread. But today, po’ boys can contain fried oysters, ham, catfish—or, of course, shrimp.