New Orleans

Deli of the Gods

Face it, New Orleans is filled with more than just Creoles and LSU fans and for better or worse, many of us have come from the Northeast. Such is the case with Stein's Market and Deli; unquestionably for the better. In a city filled with all manner of things fried then stuffed inside thick loaves of white baguette it is a damn good day when you find hot pastrami, Swiss, and slaw on seeded rye. Philly's pennants, Tastycakes, and Herr's chips speak to Stein's heritage of brotherly love but don't let the back home goodies steal your attention from the comprehensive beer, beverage, charcuterie, cheese, and grocery selections (and leave your Stallone impressions at the door). The menu gets changed up with weekly specials (Whiz withs on Tuesdays, Chicago style Italian beef on Saturdays, and a pork sandwich with broccoli rabe tossed in for good measure). Stein's is a neighborhood classic in a city all about its neighborhoods: neither wanting nor waiting for recognition, free of pretenses, damn good food and full of personality. They're just a market with a deli that likes to turn out good food to good people. And they'll stay that way.

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Live and Local

Nestled into one of Magazine Street's darker blocks, Jackson lights things up. After three years of cold stoves and empty bar shelves, Mark Anthony and family have put together a force to be reckoned with on the Magazine food scene. As of this writing, though, you can get in on the goods while getting on a first name basis with your neighbors, chef, and barkeep. Before the earthy aroma of fries bathed in truffle oil caught my attention the space lent itself to some investigation. The action is split between an intimate main level housing a few tables, two curvaceous booths, and a bar that just makes you want that 12 year single malt. Your eyes will no doubt follow the hanging art up to the mezzanine where another bar and tables for twenty six are decked in white cloth and butcher paper, their guests enjoying everything from mussels, oysters, and po' boys to a contender for the city's best burger. When you finally become a local of our fair town be sure to grab up the local's specials that run throughout the week before enjoying your free champagne on that blurry Sunday morning.

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