Somewhere high on the list of Most Under-Appreciated restaurants around town is the deli at Martin Wine Cellar. Many--and perhaps most--of its customers think of it for first-class deli-style sandwiches, salads, and a handful of entrees. But the kitchen is adept and far-reaching. Come for dinner and you find a selection about as good as that of a gourmet bistro. During summer weekdays from 4-8 p.m., Martin offers a two-appetizer, glass-of-wine repast for $20. That is quite the lowest price I've seen for that combination, and opens up numerous possibilities for extending the meal. At Martin, you can buy a bottle of wine from the store's racks, then march right over to a table and have it served, corkage-fee-free, for that retail price.
Martin Wine Cellar Deli
Metairie: 714 Elmeer. 504-896-7350. www.martinwine.com/mwc-bistro-deli.htm.
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