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In South Louisiana, sandwiches are judged by the quality of their bread, but in a traditional deli, meat takes the lead. At George’s City Deli, piles of thinly sliced pastrami, salami, corned beef and more are loaded into wheat, rye and pumpernickel to create an authentic East Coast experience. The juicy, memorable Hebrew National kosher quarter-pound dog comes plain or dressed with chili, cheese and onions or sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese. The Reubens feature packed-with-flavor pastrami or corned beef in regular or kosher. The New Orleans-style muffaletta features a Gambino’s five-inch roll, and the chunky chicken tortilla soup zings with tender white meat, earthy black beans and backdrop of southwestern flavors. Seating is lean in this longtime downtown storefront, so time your visit to beat the regulars.