The orange place (rampart street food store)

Last time I blogged about my escapades in new orleans, I highlighted two institutions of the city. Though those are great places, it's about those hard-to-find places that are worth the journey. Rampart street food store is one of those places. Known simply as the "orange place" by locals including Sylvester Francis, of the Blackstreet Cultural museum, they served K and I the best shrimp po boys we had in New Orleans.

Lemme warn you, its not a restaurant by any means. It's a convenience store. Step in, and you'll be greeted with your basic necessities: vegetable oil, candy bars, and a row of refrigeration units stock full of beer.

Walk to the back and you'll find a window into a kitchen. It may be difficult to navigate through the menu. Don't stray to the lo mein side of the menu, stick with the sandwiches and you'll find the shrimp sandwich right above the oyster sandwich that's been crossed out with a sharpie.
The day we were in New Orleans, it was raining cats and dogs. While we planned to go back to the hotel to consume our sandwiches (you're not allowed to eat there), we couldn't. Finding shelter from the rain under the balcony of an apartment complex, we scarfed down the sandwiches.

I ordered a shrimp po' boy the other night (at bar louie's) and instantly regretted it. It's like trying to compare roller skates with a Ferrari.

The Rampart Street Food Store aka "the orange place"
1700 N Rampart St
New Orleans, LA 70116