Origins
Cultures That Influenced the Dish
Evolution Over Time
Modern Versions
100

In what city was the Po’ Boy first created?

What is New Orleans?

100

Which culture influenced the bread used for Po’ Boys?

What is French?

100

What was the original Po’ Boy filling?

What is roast beef with gravy?

100

What cooking method is most popular for shrimp on a Po’ Boy today?

What is frying?

200

What major event led to the invention of the Po’ Boy?

What is the 1929 streetcar workers strike?

200

Which culture influenced the frying techniques and bold seasonings?

What is African?

200

Shrimp Po’ Boys became popular because this ingredient was easy to find along the Gulf Coast.

What is shrimp or seafood?

200

Which bakery makes the famous Po’ Boy bread used in New Orleans?

What is Leidenheimer (or Gambino’s)?

300

What were the names of the two brothers who created the Po’ Boy?

Who are Bennie and Clovis Martin?

300

Which group relied on Gulf seafood long before the Po’ Boy existed?

Who are Native American tribes?

300

Which two seafoods other than shrimp became popular Po’ Boy fillings?

What are oysters and catfish?


300

What word describes Po’ Boys made with grilled shrimp or new fusion flavors?

What is modern or updated?

400

What phrase did workers say that inspired the name “Po’ Boy”?

What is “Here comes another poor boy”?

400

What combined culture influenced the flavors of Louisiana cuisine?

What is Creole culture?

400

Around what time did shrimp start being fried in seasoned flour or cornmeal?

What is the mid-1900s?

400

Compared to the original version, the shrimp Po’ Boy is known for being this texture and style.

What is lighter and crispier?

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