Central Grocery

The Central Grocery was one of the culinary highlights of our trip to New Orleans. It's located on Decatur Street just steps from the French Market and is a historic deli which actually invented many New Orleans specialties. For example, Central Grocery was the first to sell mufuletta, a dish invented by a Sicilian immigrant which consists of a bun filled sausage and served with a sauce made of olives, capers and various spices. The sandwiches are super-tasty and not very expensive (about $8.00). Be prepared to wait, though, because the place is popular among tourists and locals alike. Though you might have to wait up to half and hour for your food, I guarantee that it's worth it.