For my picks, I'm imagining my favorite version of each of these staples. I'll go the next step and offer a ranking for each category filling in the gaps with a NOLA staple I feel should be in the conversation.
B, C, grilled/blackened fish, A
1, Red beans and rice, 2, 3
Y, bread pudding, X, Z
This was tough because I love all of these. Given the day, it could be a totally different order especially if I can add the choices I did. I'm definitely more of a fish platter person but sometimes I want a poboy. Would be interesting to check back in a year and see how I feel then.