Cat-Po

A lovely cat-po.

Lady's Place is a welcome addition to the downtown OAK dining roster, serving Cajun-Creole dishes with breakfast, sandwiches and specials such as barbecue on Wednesdays. So far all I can vouch for is the catfish poboy, or "cat-po" as the friendly lady at the register and phone refers to it when calling back to Aunty Lady in the kitchen. And vouch I shall.

The only hint of what lies within the lobby of the Latham Sq. building at the foot of Telegraph Ave is a small sandwich board on the sidewalk. On my first visit, I found the place just as I was about to ask the security guard at the desk where the heck it was- it is down a few short steps just to the right of the desk. I phoned in my order, which was done in less than the 10 minutes you are invariably quoted when calling in for takeout anywhere around here at lunch.

What we have here is a nondescript soft roll as vehicle for 2 nice pieces of fresh, well-fried and not at all greasy catfish in a light cornmeal crust, accompanied by mayo, lettuce, tomato, a ring or two of pickled yellow pepper, and a wisp of thinly-sliced red onion. Add some Tabasco and you're in business- no Acme Oyster House flashbacks, but this is a good sandwich, and unique in the area. I had a bag of Zapp's Jalapeno potato chips from Cost Plus on hand (which I highly recommend by the way) or I'd have added a side of hush puppies or collards. $5.71, ex-Zapp's.


Lady's Place
1611 Telegraph aka 508 16th
832.5239