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CHEZ NOUS CHARCUTERIE 5701 Magazine St. 899-7303 Pop by between work and home to pick up some sandwiches or salads for an easy dinner, or order up a full-on holiday meal. Specialty grocery items like flavor-infused olive oils and gourmet ice cream. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
DORIGNAC'S 710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 834-8216 More than just a grocery store, this old-school, family-owned business keeps customers happy with a breakfast-and-lunch counter offering such down-home favorites as a breakfast combo with Creole sausage, bacon, grits, hash browns and eggs. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
FOODIES KITCHEN 7457 St. Charles Ave. 865-8646; www. foodieskitchen.com Foodies' presence could be a tough choice for gourmands: Shop for artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, fresh specialty produce and meats for dinner? Favorites from the deli case include chile lime chicken breast, vegetarian and meat lasagnas and gourmet mac and cheese wedges. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
FORTISSIMO BISTRO & DELI 3331 St. Charles Ave. 899-5313 Try the Mark's Famous shrimp salad or the Oysters Fortissimo, six crisply fried oysters atop a bed of creamed spinach with melted smoked gouda cheese. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
WHOLE FOODS MARKET 3135 Esplanade Ave. 943-1626; 5600 Magazine St. 899-9119; www.wholefoodsmarket.com In addition to a seasonal selection of prepared dinners, Whole Foods offers made-to-order sandwiches, a full bakery and a salad bar. Vegetarian and vegan options include spicy chile tofu and spinach lentil soup. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
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