Blues City Deli turns an ordinary lunch into a full-on event. Tucked into Benton Park, this bluesy counter draws lines for a reason – po’ boys, sky-high pastrami, and messy-in-the-best-way muffulettas that hit like a celebration on bread.
If you want to order like a regular and walk out smiling, these are the picks (and moves) that make it happen.
1. The Tommy: A Local Legend With Serious Swagger
The first bite of the Tommy lands like a drum hit, bright, bold, and perfectly in time. You get layered Italian meats, provolone, and roasted peppers that taste like someone tuned them with a metronome.
The bread has crunch on the outside and a pillowy center that hugs the whole show…