LUNCHBRAG

We followed a morning of last-minute Mardi Gras costume shopping with a trip to Stein’s Market & Deli on Magazine St. The authentic New York-style deli was packed — but the owner’s no-nonsense, no BS approach and the super-efficient sandwich makers behind the counter kept the line moving. Which is good, since there is very little room to stand around.

The long cafeteria benches were packed with hippie-hipster types, so we ordered our sandwiches to go. We lurked among the towers of craft beers, most of which I’d never heard of, until our name was called. I felt like I was in someone’s way the entire time.

This is the “Southern Animal Foundation,” or S.A.F. It’s got honey turkey, Nueske’s bacon, avocado, cucumber, Provolone (or your choice of cheese) on wheat with spicy mustard. At $10.99 it’s a little pricy for a sandwich but reasonable for the quality — and the quantity. That’s a nice little heap of turkey there.

Stein’s Market & Deli
2207 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504.527.0771

We haven’t chek’d in with the ole’ Kwik Chek in a while. Have a Ninja! It’s got turkey, roast beef, swiss, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, lettuce, sprouts, “oriental sauce” and “spice.” No tellin’ what those last two entail, but it’s a good sandwich.

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Smoked turkey & ham platter from Burge’s in Lewisville, AR

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Hook & ladder — fully involved — from Firehouse Subs. Definitely one of the best sandwich chains around when it comes to ingredients

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Third Period Smoking Birds (Slow smoked Black Cherry Wood pulled Cajun Turkey, Molasses Chicken Succulent Duck and Veggie Slaw are stacked on Fresh Baked 7 Grain Wheat Bread served with Tri-Bird Pan Liquor) and Mac & Cheese from Lunchbox Eats, Memphis, TN

This place just opened about a block from FedExForum. I love it. You hand in your menu with your selections on it like a quiz. If you’re dining in they serve your food on a little red lunch tray, and if it’s to to it comes in a pretty cardboard box that looks reminiscent of what I would have toted every day in 2nd grade. I think having a clever concept will really make the difference for these folks in the long run. The staff are incredibly nice and my food was top-notch.

Smoked turkey wrap, Frank’s South Main Market & Deli, Memphis, TN

Double turkey slider and blueberries (what a cute little burger! –ed.)

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Crack ‘n’ Jack (Cracked peppermill turkey, Monterey jack cheese, chipotle mayo, spicy mustard, lettuce, and tomato, on wheat roll), Miss Cordelia’s, Memphis, TN

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All Saints Club, Beignet Cafe, Memphis, TN

This one was special because I actually got to sit down and eat my lunch at the restaurant. In the four years since I started my job I’ve been able to do that maybe a dozen times. Maybe.