Sandwich in flavor

Sandwiches are a perfect food—a complete meal held between two slices of bread. And Baton Rouge’s delis and sandwich shops offer a heaping helping of uniquely delicious ingredient combos perfect for a meal on-the-go. Check out just a few of the Red Stick’s signature sammies below: Inga’s Best: Inga’s Subs and Salads’ two locations both serve up a cold-cut sandwich piled high with enough ham, capicola (a cut of fatty, cured meat similar to prosciutto), pepperoni and hard salami to make an entire pig. A slice of your choice of cheese makes this delicious two-hander almost enough to give up on bacon. Anthony’s Italian Deli Special: Anthony’s Italian Deli may be tucked away in an obscure shopping center on Florida Boulevard, but it’s their Italian Deli Special that’s really out-of-sight. Crusty, crispy bread piled high with salty Italian meats and cheeses and a layer of perfectly tangy marinated onions: it’ll have your taste buds singing “Molto bene!” Café Du Jour’s razzed turkey: Everyone knows that turkey and cranberries are a match made in heaven, but can raspberries make a magical mix as well? Café Du Jour, hidden away in the back of The Foyer’s mazelike retail space, answers that question with a resounding “Yes!” Their razzed turkey sandwich combines smoked turkey, Swiss, raspberry jam and Dijon mustard into a sweet and spicy symphony. Beausoleil’s pulled pork sandwich: Beausoleil pulls pulled pork out of the realm of heavy, tomato/barbecue-based sauces and offers a tangy take on tradition with this deceptively simple sandwich. Hours simmering in salt and pepper make the pork melt in your mouth, and the addition of homemade pickles adds just the right sweet bite to this savory treat.