Central Grocery

The Central

Inventor Of The Muffuletta

Description

Head over to Central Grocery, or as the locals call it, “The Central”, and order what might become your next favorite item of New Orleans cuisine: a Muffuletta sandwich. The Muffuletta was created in 1906 when a Sicilian immigrant, Salvatore Lupo, opened an Italian market in the French Quarter. You can expect the same experience today as customers over a hundred years ago, because the store is still proudly owned and operated by members of Salvatore's family. Not interested in a sandwich? Try the olive salad, or for those who truly want to branch out, the chocolate covered grasshoppers. Come early because it's sure to become crowded, and if you have an empty chair at your table, offer it to other hungry patrons. Who knows...it could be Salvatore's grandson!