LITTLE ROCK — Selected restaurants
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Sandwiches
BOULEVARD BREAD CO.
1417 Main St., Little Rock, (501) 375-5100; 1920 N. Grant St., Little Rock, (501) 663-5951; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Public Health, 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 526-6661; Ottenheimer Market Hall, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 374-1232
Freshly baked breads and the generous use of fresh herbs help make the panini and other sandwiches a couple of cuts above the ordinary, while the soups and salads are also firstrate at this eatery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner Mon-Sat. Beer, wine. (Downtown locations: breakfast, lunch only Mon-Sat. UAMS location: breakfast, lunch only Mon-Fri, no alcohol.) Bargain.
JIMMY’S SERIOUS SANDWICHES
5116 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 666-3354
Sandwich savant Jimmy Weisman takes seriously indeed his crusted creations, such as The Garden: fresh spinach spread, mushrooms, sprouts, sunflower seeds and three kinds of melted cheese on pumpernickel.
Lunch Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Bargain.
DELICIOUS TEMPTATIONS
11220 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, (501) 225-6893
The extensive menu at this clean, bright and family-friendly bistro features a variety of breakfast items, including a variety of Benedicts, served into midafternoon alongside stylish sandwiches.
Breakfast, lunch daily. No alcohol. Reservations weekdays. Bargain.
DOWNTOWN DELI
323 Center St., Little Rock, (501) 372-3696
Flocks of noontime customers testify to the steady quality of the sandwiches, salads, soups and football-size baked potatoes at a breakfast-also place that thrives on clever menu names like Fists of Fury wrap.
Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri. No alcohol. Bargain.
OLD MILL BREAD AND FLOUR CO.
12111 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 228-4677
Old Mill is a firmly established stop for the roving band of Ladies Who Lunch — thanks to a sunny interior and the scrumptious breads baked for its small but superior sandwich selection.
Breakfast, lunch Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Bargain.
NEW! REDBONE
300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-2211
Specializing in Cajun and Southern cuisine, this River Market District eatery cooks up hearty conventional (catfish, shrimp, oyster) to clever (Debris Roast Beef, Bacon Cheesesburger Meatloaf) po’boys, available fully dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mayonnaise and mustard or “Captain J Style” with Creole mustard, mayonnaise and coleslaw.
Lunch, dinner Mon-Sat. Full bar. Bargain-moderate.
Weekend, Pages 40 on 10/06/2011