Where to Eat New Orleans’s Greatest Sandwiches
"Ask the staff at awesome Italian deli Francolini’s what their favorite sandwich is and they’ll likely mention the Underdog, named for its unexpected greatness. Owner Tara Francolini says most people have the wrong impression of mortadella, but her shop cuts it super thin and adds provolone, an unctuous salsa verde, and a pickle mix of garlic, broccoli rabe stems, and mustard seed on focaccia. Standout sandwiches abound at Francolini’s, like the classic Italian, the Gandolfini (hot soppressata, fresh mozzarella, spicy olive salad, and arugula with a Calabrian chili vinaigrette), and the Freddie Freeman (grilled chicken, pesto, fontina, roasted red peppers, and arugula in lemon dijon vinaigrette). The shop might just be the most exciting sandwich development to hit New Orleans since the po’ boy." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
