DELI

ACQUISTAPACE'S SUPERMARKET
125 E. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 893-7554; www.acquistapace.com
Acquistapace is more than just a supermarket. It also offers signature deli sandwiches such as the popular hot roast beef. Customers also may pick from daily specials like Wednesday's spaghetti and meatballs, Thursday's fried chicken and Friday's seafood. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

CENTRAL GROCERY
925 Decatur St., 523-1620
Generations have made the delightfully Old World Central Grocery their stop for its signature muffuletta. The big round sandwich is a symphony of cured Italian deli meats and cheeses topped off with freshly made olive salad. The shop also offers grocery staples and Italian specialty items. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

THE GROCERY
2854 St. Charles Ave., 895-9524; www.thegroceryneworleans.com
Pressing decisions await customers at the counter of this Uptown corner deli, which specializes in hot pressed sandwiches. The chicken pesto melt boasts sliced chicken breast, provolone, sun-dried tomato pesto, sautéed onions and Creole mayo on French bread. The Milan special features roast beef on wheat pressed with onions, garlic horseradish mayo and cheese. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

GUILLORY'S GROCERY
3708 Derbigny St., Metairie, 833-1390
Homemade hot tamales, jambalaya and rotating daily specials like fried pork chops and red beans and rice with smoked sausage are just a few of the hearty dishes on the deli menu at Guillory's. The deli also offers a long list of po-boys, burgers and salads and is known as the home of the "krispy crunchy chicken." No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

HEAVENLY HAM
5300 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-5100; www.heavenlyham.com
Pigs may not have wings, but the ham sandwiches fly out of the Uptown branch of this popular deli and catering business. Smoked turkey, roast beef and ham salad, among other selections, are available on croissants, whole grain or French bread. Box lunches come complete with a drink and a cookie. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY
3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com
If you have a hankering for a New York-style delicatessen sandwich or other specialties, stop by Kosher Cajun in Metairie. Basics like matzo ball soup are always on hand. The J&N combines hot corned beef and pastrami on New York rye bread with deli mustard, horseradish and coleslaw and is served with a barrel pickle on the side. Deli side dishes include potato latkes and knishes of potato, sweet potato and broccoli. Entrées include grilled chicken breasts, lamb chops and steaks. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Fri., early dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit Cards. $$

MARTIN WINE CELLAR
714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 896-7350; www.martinwine.com
Come for the wine and stay for lunch. The sandwiches are large and memorable, but don't miss out on their salad selections like the coriander-crusted seared tuna loin served with a fresh cilantro, lime and avocado relish or the lump crab salad ravigote, which is Louisiana lump crabmeat minced with shallots, herbs and lemon ravigote, served on steamed fresh artichoke leaves. No reservations. Lunch daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

MR. ROO'S DELI & CATERING
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-4010
Mr. Roo's offers filling and offbeat seafood plates with catfish, shrimp and oysters, all grilled with garlic butter sauce and served over pasta. The homemade remoulade sauce is put to good use in a salad with boiled shrimp, greens, cheddar cheese, egg and tomato. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

MUFFULETTA'S DELI
3244 Severn Ave., Metairie, 889-1112
Muffaletta's version of the classic New Orleans sandwich is layered with mortadella, ham, salami, provolone and olive salad. Another house favorite is the club po-boy, dressed with ham, turkey, bacon, roast beef and American cheese. Muffaletta's roast beef po-boy features homemade shredded roast beef and gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

OBEE'S SOUP, SALAD AND SUBS
920 Gravier St., 589-0077; www.nolaobees.com
Obee's is a reliable, quick stop for breakfast or lunch. Grab a breakfast bagel with your choice of meat, eggs and cheese in the morning. The lunch menu offers panini-pressed cheese sandwiches and gumbo, French onion soup and Creole tomato bisque. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

STEIN'S MARKET & DELI
2207 Magazine St., 527-0771
The Garden District has its own outpost for New York delicatessen food. Try out the Rachel sandwich, the sister sandwich to the classic Reuben with hot pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on Jewish rye bread from New York, or Thursday's special, Italian roast pork sandwich with sautéed broccoli, aged Provolone on housemade ciabatta bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

VERTI MARTE
1201 Royal St., 525-4767; www.vertimarte.com
This corner deli has kept the French Quarter fed at all hours for many years. One of its signature sandwiches, called All That Jazz, includes a medley of grilled ham, turkey and shrimp with Swiss and American cheeses, plus grilled mushrooms and tomatoes on grilled French bread with "Wow" sauce. Deli-case favorites include chicken Creole, Cajun red beans, barbecue brisket or ribs, and lasagna. Limited delivery. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit Cards. $

ZARA'S MARKET
4838 Prytania St., 895-0581
Folks stop in to make groceries at Zara's but also to visit the deli in the rear of the store for sandwiches and hot meals to go. Monday's red beans and rice with sausage is a regular special. Other favorites include eggplant and veal Parmesan, muffulettas, and Italian meatballs served piping hot on a po-boy or over spaghetti. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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