Bayou St. John just scored another place to grab a quick bite, as Dué Market has opened at 3306 Esplanade Avenue, turning a small storefront next to Terranova's into a grab-and-go deli built around pressed Italian sandwiches, Miami-made gelato and classic New Orleans sno-balls. The setup is geared to in-and-out orders and neighborhood regulars, with a coffee bar and a tight lineup of specialty groceries. Deli counter operator Dylan Brumfield runs the line while Chrissy Hardy handles day-to-day operations, and owners Cecile and Barre Tanguis are overseeing the launch of the concept.
According to NOLA.com, Dué Market is currently open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the shop lists its phone number as 504-910-2979. On the deli side, the menu features an Italian beef sandwich pressed on pan de cristal bread, additional sandwiches on Dong Phuong pistolette, and gelato and sorbetto supplied by Gelato-Go of Miami. The Tanguis family, who also run the Poke Loa brand and hospitality projects in Miami, opened the spot with partners to add a neighborhood counter to the block.
Next Door To A Neighborhood Mainstay
Dué Market is sharing the block with Terranova's Supermarket, which has anchored this part of Esplanade for generations and is known in the neighborhood for its Saturday muffulettas and house-made sausages. As Eater New Orleans notes, Terranova dates back to the 1920s and remains a go-to source for Italian groceries and cured meats.
A Neighborly Agreement
Rather than go head-to-head with the longtime grocer, Dué Market's owners say they worked out a "neighborly agreement" with the Terranova family and will steer clear of muffulettas, leaving that Saturday ritual to the supermarket next door. The team told NOLA.com they may eventually use Terranova sausage for Italian-sausage red-gravy sandwiches and could offer take-and-bake family items in the future.
What To Order
For now, the move is simple: grab the pressed Italian beef on pan de cristal or a sandwich on a Dong Phuong pistolette, then follow it up with a sno-ball or a scoop of Gelato-Go gelato. With its compact counter and steady hours, Dué Market is set up as a quick neighborhood stop instead of a sit-down destination.
Why It Matters
The new market on Esplanade is another example of small-format operators slipping into old-line corridors, adding fresh midday and specialty options without pushing out century-old businesses. For Bayou St. John, it means one more place to snag an Italian-style sandwich and a frozen treat on the way home.
