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BIG APPLE DELI 7708 Maple St. 309-1465 The name should go a long way in explaining the influence behind this deli, as does the Classic Reuben: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served on grilled rye bread. Then there's the New York cheesecake shipped straight from Carnegie Deli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CELLARS OF RIVER RIDGE 1801 Dickory St., River Ridge 734-8455 Look for new menu items to be added soon, but you can count on favorites like the quesadillas, chicken tortilla soup, and green olives stuffed with blue cheese, feta or anchovies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
CENTRAL GROCERY 923 Decatur St. 523-1620 From this unassuming storefront was born one of our city's greatest treasures: the muffaletta. If the pungent union of olive salad, meats and cheeses on a gargantuan hard roll isn't your taste, sample the full deli counter offerings, or just make your groceries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CHARLIE'S DELI AND CATERERS 515 Harrison Ave. 486-1766 Locals flock at lunchtime for perennial favorites like the Red Man, a savory sandwich concoction of hot roast beef, grilled onion, Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a po-boy. The Moon is another top seller, combining hot roast beef, ham, Swiss cheese, provolone, Russian dressing and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, early dinner Friday-Saturday. Checks. $
GATTUSO'S DELI 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 368-1114 Grilled shrimp is a favorite, especially served in Gattuso's club sandwich or wraps. Also popular are the hearty baby-back ribs, glazed with watermelon-infused barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $
THE GROCERY 2854 St. Charles Ave. 895-9524 This friendly, sunny Garden District lunch spot specialized in hot, pressed panini sandwiches. A favorite is Chef-owner Marcy McCall's version of the classic Cubano; slow-roasted pork, ham, Creole mustard and pickles. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Checks. $
HEAVENLY HAM 5300 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-5100 Gourmet sandwiches and box lunches are the name of the game at this deli, with favorites including the Paradise Club: smoked turkey, ham, peppered bacon, havarti cheese with a special honey mustard sauce on a croissant. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, lunch and early dinner Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
HUGH'S WINE CELLAR 4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville (985) 626-0066; www.hughswinecellar.com A bold red wine pairs well with Hugh's signature Northshore Reuben piled high with corned beef, pickled red cabbage, Swiss and mustard. This wine shop offers a selection of deli sandwiches and gourmet-to-go options. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY 3519 Severn St., Metairie 888-2010 Kosher Cajun, the only certified kosher deli in the city, builds tall sandwiches with more meat than bread. Create the perfect New York lunch with a dill pickle, a can of Dr. Brown's soda and a Rachel sandwich of turkey breast on toasted rye with Russian dressing and sour kraut. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday and Sunday, dinner Monday through Thursday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $
LOGAN FARMS 3770 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 456-7311; www.metairie.loganfarms.com Logan Farms sells their dry-cured hams whole, while the deli keeps the lunch crowd happy with sandwiches layered with their signature meats. The barbecue brisket, the house special of grilled honey-glazed ham and the po-boys are all popular. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
MARTIN WINE CELLAR 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie 896-7300; 3827 Baronne St. 899-7411; www.martinwine.com The top-notch delis at these wine shops make a meltingly tender pulled pork sandwich, a true New York-style Reuben and a tasty burger. The inexpensive wines by the glass might encourage guests to try a more refined dish, like the Sena Salad with oven roasted chicken, golden raisins, toasted pecans, pepper jelly vinaigrette and blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
MID-CITY DELI & CATERING 4107 S. Carrollton Ave. 486-8889 There's nothing fancy at this deli, just a wide-ranging menu with reasonable prices. For lunch, Italian and Greek dishes, daily specials, a seafood platter priced under $9, and po-boys that hold their own with the best in town. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
THE POINTE DELI 5050 Williams Blvd. (Treasure Chest Casino), Kenner 443-8000; www.treasurechest.com This recently opened dining option at the Treasure Chest Casino offers breakfast sandwiches, pastries, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, po-boys, soups, salads, specialty coffees, and desserts. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
RASCAL'S DELI 1400 Poydras St. 522-1787 Everyday at Rascal's you can order the seafood platter, which combines fish, shrimp and oysters along with French fries and a salad, for $6.95. Breakfast sticks to the essentials of eggs, grits and sausage, and of course coffee. No reservations. Delivery available for large orders. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
ROBERT'S FRESH MARKET CAFE & BAKERY 1325 Annunciation St. 524-6431 Shoppers discover gourmet treats at this grocery store cafe. Why buy ingredients and cook, when you could take home fried chicken with three-cheese macaroni, jerk pork chops or Creole crawfish etouffee? No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SAMMY'S LIVE OAK MARKET & DELI 801 Live Oak St., Metairie 835-0916 You can't beat Fridays at Sammy's Live Oak Market and Deli, where the special is all-you-can-eat trout. The hot, gravy-soaked roast beef po-boy is a popular standby. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
SCHLOTZSKY'S DELI 123 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell (985) 781-1007; www.cooldeli.com The most ordered sandwich at this franchise is the Original, which is a mound of smoked ham, Genoa and Cotto salamis, cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and yellow mustard on a toasted sourdough bun. Order it as a 'Deli Deal' and you get chips and a drink. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $
VERTI MARTE 1201 Royal St. 525-4767; www.vertimarte.com French Quarter revelers can recharge with the Royal Feast: roast beef, ham, turkey, cheeses, olives and WOW sauce; or with the All That Jazz: ham, turkey, grilled shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese and (again) WOW sauce. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Delivery available. Credit cards for in-store purchases. $
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