Eddy Roger Parker
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Let me let you in on a New Orleans favorite that flies under the radar unless you’re in the know: The Quarter Master, or as the locals lovingly call it, the Nellie Deli.
This joint has been slinging straight-up Southern comfort for 30 years, and buddy, they do not miss. I’m talking food so good, it’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about late-night eats.
And here’s the kicker—these saints will deliver it to your doorstep 24 hours a day. That’s right, anytime. Rain, shine, Mardi Gras madness—they’re coming through. Or you can do like I did: call ahead, place your order, and pick it up yourself, which is honestly part of the charm.
Their menu? Absolutely stacked. You want hearty? How about daily specials that taste like your grandma’s best Sunday dinner? Hungry? They’ve got half-pound burgers that’ll put your whole week’s calorie count in jeopardy. Feeling classic? Their po’boys are so loaded, you’ll be wrestling your lunch just to keep it in the bread. And they’re cranking this out every single day of the year—every single day, y’all.
So whether it’s 3 in the afternoon or 3 in the morning, The Quarter Master is holding it down. Nellie Deli isn’t just a deli; it’s a New Orleans institution. If you haven’t hit it up yet, go ahead and add that to your list of life mistakes—and then go fix it.