> wrote in message >. ..
> I will be in New Orleans for about a week toward the end of November,
> and would be grateful for recommendations of restaurants, sandwich
> shops and cafes.
>
> I am particularly interested in homey, informal, authentic places that
> cater primarily to local residents, rather than high-end, touristy
> restaurants.
>
> I will be staying at the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, so
> recommendations that are convenient to that location are particularly
> welcome, but I am willing to travel for something worthwhile.
>
> RL
>
> Please reply to this newsgroup only.


For a local sandwich shop, you can't go wrong with Masparo's across
from Jax's Brewery. A lot of tourists but I know locals that are
always willing to wait in line for a great muffeletta.

LA