“Eat Mo’ Bettah!”
An old roommate of mine from Minnesota makes a beeline for this hole-in-the-wall every time he visits Madison. He just loves spicy. And there aren’t too many places that serve catfish just the way he likes it. He’s awful particular about his catfish for a man who’s lived his entire life above the 43rd parallel.
I accompanied him on his most recent Cajun expedition last weekend. His standard order is the Mississippi Catfish dinner on the New Orleans Gold menu. At $8.75 for a dinner portion it comes with a generous helping of white or dirty rice, or beans ‘n’ rice in Creole sauce, plus a succulent square of cornbread.
My New Orleans Takeout encounters have been more frequent and varied (lucky Madisonian that I am). For a spicy carb-kick with a little light protein, nothing beats a large order of Red Beans and Rice, a great deal at $4.95. My perennial favorite, however, is their Po’ Boy—any Po’Boy.
The Po’ Boy is the traditional sub sandwich of Louisiana, usually containing fragrant seafood (sometimes roast beef) and served on French bread. Here in the Midwest, you often find lower-fat options, like grilled chicken breast . Don’t fall for it. In my opinion, a real Po’ Boy needs that fried fishy goodness. And, if you’re like me, a few dollops of hot sauce.
New Orleans Takeout never disappoints. Their Po’ Boy is hot and deliciously crunchy, paired with just the right amount of lettuce and tomato, and a touch of rich mayonnaise and Creole sauce. On this visit, I lucked out and got to try something new—they had a crab special. At $8.95 this is a little pricey for the typical sandwich…but this is not the typical sandwich. The New Orleans Takeout Po’Boy is a true stand-out, and worlds better than the cheaper Big Mac you can purchase just a few blocks away.
A visit to New Orleans Takeout is worth every penny. Be warned, however, it’s a true takeout place, with only a little bit of perfunctory counter seating. For family orders, hurry your prizes home. This is comfort food best eaten in the back yard, listening to the crickets, watching your kids play sprinkler tag.
An old roommate of mine from Minnesota makes a beeline for this hole-in-the-wall every time he visits Madison. He just loves spicy. And there aren’t too many places that serve catfish just the way he likes it. He’s awful particular about his catfish for a man who’s lived his entire life above the 43rd parallel.
I accompanied him on his most recent Cajun expedition last weekend. His standard order is the Mississippi Catfish dinner on the New Orleans Gold menu. At $8.75 for a dinner portion it comes with a generous helping of white or dirty rice, or beans ‘n’ rice in Creole sauce, plus a succulent square of cornbread.
My New Orleans Takeout encounters have been more frequent and varied (lucky Madisonian that I am). For a spicy carb-kick with a little light protein, nothing beats a large order of Red Beans and Rice, a great deal at $4.95. My perennial favorite, however, is their Po’ Boy—any Po’Boy.
The Po’ Boy is the traditional sub sandwich of Louisiana, usually containing fragrant seafood (sometimes roast beef) and served on French bread. Here in the Midwest, you often find lower-fat options, like grilled chicken breast . Don’t fall for it. In my opinion, a real Po’ Boy needs that fried fishy goodness. And, if you’re like me, a few dollops of hot sauce.
New Orleans Takeout never disappoints. Their Po’ Boy is hot and deliciously crunchy, paired with just the right amount of lettuce and tomato, and a touch of rich mayonnaise and Creole sauce. On this visit, I lucked out and got to try something new—they had a crab special. At $8.95 this is a little pricey for the typical sandwich…but this is not the typical sandwich. The New Orleans Takeout Po’Boy is a true stand-out, and worlds better than the cheaper Big Mac you can purchase just a few blocks away.
A visit to New Orleans Takeout is worth every penny. Be warned, however, it’s a true takeout place, with only a little bit of perfunctory counter seating. For family orders, hurry your prizes home. This is comfort food best eaten in the back yard, listening to the crickets, watching your kids play sprinkler tag.
Madison Locations:
East: 1920 Fordem Avenue.
608-241-6655
West: 1517 Monroe Street (kitty corner from Camp Randall)
308-280-8000
Menu Price Range: $3.25 - $12.25
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