This
November 14 is National Pickle Day, so there's no better time to get out and
enjoy the classic pickled cucumber that's become a staple as both a standalone
snack and as dressing on sandwiches. Besides picking up a simple prepackaged
pickle from a grocery store or gas station, sandwich shops and delicatessens
tend to be the best place to get the crunchy shrunken cucumber. Listed below
are five such places where you can enjoy a pickle alongside other food items to
celebrate National Pickle Day.
Favori Deli
An
unassuming joint located on Maple Street, Favori Deli can whet and satisfy the
appetite of anyone craving not only a good cold cut, but any variety of hot and
cold delicacies, and of course, no shortage of pickles. Favori Deli is known
for having somewhat classic dishes, with delicious and inventive seasonings or
toppings that make them stand out among the crowd.
Cibo
With great ratings online and
convenient curbside pickup options, Cibo on Carrollton is an excellent way
to satiate a hankering for deli cuts and meals, including our titular pickle. Specializing
in Italian-American cuisine, Cibo offers all your deli favorites and beyond,
from prosciutto to provolone, bagels to bruschetta. You can peruse their menu online
until you find something that piques your interest and will almost certainly
satisfy your palate as well. 1114 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 592-7797, cibonola.com
Stein's Deli
Conveniently located on the
perennially accessible Magazine Street is Stein's
Deli. A unique and popular
Jewish-Italian eatery, Stein's Deli has all the classic menu items of a deli
that you would expect to see as the foundation of their menu, but of especial
note is their inspired and varied specialty sandwiches that you can order, all
with charming human names like Fernando and Kelly. 2207
Magazine St., (504) 527-0771, steinsdeli.com
Zara's Lil' Giant Supermarket & Po-Boys
In the familiar deli setting of a
supermarket are Zara's well-loved counters serving full
meals, cold cuts, and the like. Zara's is a small, locally owned supermarket
with great in-house specials on their deli foods, as well as all-around fresh
ingredients and easy ordering. And aside from pickles, they have full seafood
and meat counters that have food made to order at your request. 4838 Prytania St., (504) 895-0581, zarasmarket.com
Empire State Delicatessen New Orleans
Last on this list of delis where you
can enjoy a good sandwich with pickles is Empire
State Delicatessen New Orleans. As the name tells you, this is an eatery that aims to
bring a taste of the Big Apple to the Big Easy. With a variety of special
sandwiches, including The Cuban and The Manhattan Project, both of which are
delicious combos that involve pickles, Empire State has an extensive menu, and you
cannot go wrong with anything you order. 447 St. Charles Ave., (504) 412-8326, empirestatedeli.com
