They're prepared in advance, pre-wrapped to travel, and much better earlier in the day.
On my first encounter with Central Grocery's celebrated muffuletta (half, $6.95; also whole, $12.95), late one afternoon several years ago, even the terrific pungent olive salad didn't compensate for a sandwich that somehow seemed tired after a long day under wraps. On a late morning return visit, just ahead of the lunchtime rush, the seeded loaf was springier (the olive salad hadn't been soaking in all day long), and the Italian meats and cheese had more zip. At the stools in back of the grocery, near the droning television, folks from all over settle in with their sandwiches; I shared a few words with the Mandarin-speaking tradesmen at the adjoining counter.
Central Grocery
923 Decatur St. (St. Philip-Dumaine Sts.), New Orleans
504-523-1620
Next time in the city, take a drive out to Old Metairie and get a muffaletto at Nor-Joe's. Far superior than the more famous Central Grocery's.
Posted by: www.nolanotes.com | May 01, 2007 at 07:38 PM
Yep, their muffeuletta is awesome.
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