Spring 2026 Writers Picks

 

Po Boy Picks July 2026

Best where to get your bike tuned

Re-cycle. What with the price of auto fuel and tariffs on EVs, it’s time to get that two-wheeler out of mothballs, tuned and back on the street. YEP (Youth Empowerment Program) 1604 O. C. Haley is the tuner I’m most in favor of; but you can find others. Do it.

 

Best Real Soul Food

You want some REAL Soul Food? The (not high-on-the-hog) down-home style? Original Brown Derby #3 @ 3326 Tulane in the old gas station. Turkey necks, smothered chicken, pig’s feet, gumbo, smothered okra and sides of greens, Mac’NCheeze, red beans, GRAVY! they also serve a slappin’ good breakfast. Tip the ladies.

 

Best on-line language program

Praktika.com Sto Imparando L’Italiano! And you could too! AI language programs are like white on rice on your phone/computer. They promise proficiency with ease; however, you’ll have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find the one that’ll work for you. Luckily, most allow you to cancel if you’re not satisfied. Ciao.

 

The Best Potato Chip

Tried all the potato chips there are? Still haven’t fallen in love with any of them? T’was ‘meh’ way with Moi also, until Broadway Joe (from ‘The Apple’) hipped me to Clover Valley Ripple Cuts; they’re dope, they’re GOAT, they’re Canadian and cheap! Get ’em at Dollar General; you’ll see.