One of the great sandwiches of New Orleans is called Muffuletta. It is a Sicilian flavored, layered monument consisting of three major elements: fresh firm Italian round loaf of bread, top-quality cold cuts of salami and ham, and olive salad with a kick. The place that claims to have done it first is the Central Grocery on Decatur Street.
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This Italian deli-grocery is a shrine to old New Orleans. It serves the best muffuletta in the city. The Central Grocery is actually a neighborhood store, the air inside smelling of garlic and sausage and provolone cheese. The front of the store is jammed with mustards, sauces, pastas, and all kinds of Italian deli items.
Rating: ** (not to be missed) - Delicious, but towards the salty side. The half muffuletta we purchased was big enough for the two of us to share.
