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PARKWAY BAKERY & TAVERN 538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com Go past the front barroom to the kitchen window to order from a long list of po-boys. The roast beef po-boy features beef cooked for 24 hours in its own gravy. The surf-and-turf po-boy tops fried shrimp with roast beef gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $
PARRAN’S PO-BOYS 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-3416; www.parranspoboys.com The po-boys are the signature item here — with original options like grilled yellowfin tuna or prime rib. Parran’s seafood muffuletta is filled with fried shrimp, catfish and oysters dressed with house-made Cajun mayo. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$
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PO-BOY SHACK 1703 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1303; www.poboyshackllc.com This eatery serves po-boys and weekday lunch specials. The roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce, pickles, gravy and
www.steinsdeli.net The Sam sandwich is made with hot pastrami, imported Swiss, coleslaw and housemade Russian dressing on Jewish rye. The Italian roast pork sandwich is a Thursday special featuring pork roasted overnight with Italian seasoning, sauteed rapini and imported aged provolone on toasted house-made ciabatta bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
RADOSTA’S RESTAURANT & DELI 249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537 Don’s Special features housemade Italian sausage, olive salad and melted provolone. The Cajun delight features crawfish cakes, fried green tomatoes, remoulade sauce, romaine lettuce and green onions. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
THAT’S A WRAP 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-0009; www.thatsawrapnola.com The Double Whammy Hammy wrap includes house-cured slow-cooked ham, bacon, sharp cheddar, pineapple chunks, mixed greens and tangy teriyaki sauce. The Black and Bleu combines marinated brisket, blue cheese, mixed greens, lettuce, tomatoes and blue cheese dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
ROLY POLY One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 121, (504) 561-9800; 816 Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 892-2462; 3020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 872-0957; 5409 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-8373; www.rolypoly.com Roly Poly’s Spa salad features plum tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, avocado, walnuts, dried cranberries, alfalfa sprouts, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. The pressed Key West Cuban sandwich combines smoked pork, turkey, ham, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and honey-mustard. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
ST. JAMES CHEESE COMPANY 5004 Prytania St., (504) 8994737; www.stjamescheese.com The Sunday special croque monsieur loads ham and cheese on white pullman bread drenched with a bruleed creme fraiche cheese sauce. The Gruyere sandwich melts the cheese with onion confit between two slices of multigrain bread and is served with salad or chips. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
SAMMY’S PO-BOYS
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AND CATERING 901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8350916; www.sammyspoboys.com Creole seafood gumbo is loaded with crab, shrimp and okra. The Flickaletta is Sammy’s version of the muffuletta and it includes ham, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
SHORT STOP PO-BOYS 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboys.com A popular po-boy features roast beef debris cooked in-house with garlic, onions and Worcestershire sauce. Short Stop’s gumbo blends hot, smoked and andouille sausage and chicken in seasoned roux. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch
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Pick up a shrimp po-boy at Short Stop Po-Boys. and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
SOMETHIN’ ELSE CAFE 620 Conti St., (504) 373-6439; www.somethinelsecafe.com The shrimp burger is a patty of ground Gulf shrimp topped with pepper Jack cheese, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato and house sauce and Zapp’s potato chips. The Vice po-boy features four fried boudin balls dressed with lettuce, tomato and house sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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SPITALE’S DELI 2408 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 837-9912; www. spitalesdeli.com The Dirty Turkey piles grilled turkey, onions, mozzarella cheese and brown gravy on French bread. On the lighter side, the heart healthy menu offers grilled tuna, chicken or shrimp sandwiches dressed with fresh vegetables on a whole wheat bun. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $
STEIN’S MARKET & DELI
2604 Magazine St., 8992054; www.traceysnola.com The hamburger steak po-boy comes with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and gravy. Top a mixed green salad of cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and balsamic with your choice of chicken or shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
Seafood ACME OYSTER & SEAFOOD HOUSE 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com The New Orleans medley includes samples of gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice
2207 Magazine St., (504) 527-0771;
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5800 Magazine St., (504) 899-4141; www.pitapitnola.com The gyro pita is filled with Mediterranean-seasoned beef, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and tzatziki sauce. The Uptown club features turkey, bacon, avocado, spinach, tomatoes, green peppers, Swiss cheese and honey-Dijon. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
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a bun and the double-decker club deluxe sandwich with ham, turkey, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
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