A new dining option is coming to North Gate, and it’s not selling your mother’s sandwiches. Or is it?
Momma Goldberg’s Deli is a small franchise slated to open a location in the College Row shopping center between Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt and Kaminari Hibachi and Sushi in early January.
Michael Holland and his business partner Brad Matthews will own and operate the new eatery.
“This is our first restaurant, and we’re very excited to have a business where we can interact with the public and become a part of the community,” Holland said.
The Momma Goldberg’s Deli chain originated in Auburn, Ala. It currently has 20 locations across Alabama with a few in Georgia, according to Holland.
“We will be the 21st location and the first franchise in Louisiana,” Holland said
The deli will serve sandwiches, soups, salads and nachos, among other items.
“Our crown jewel is the Momma’s Love sandwich,” Holland said. “The sandwich was featured on the Alabama Tourism Department’s list of ‘100 dishes to eat in Alabama before you die’ and in Sports successful.”
Holland said the deli differs from others because of its steam cooking process and its atmosphere. The deli steams sandwiches to give them a hot and appealing taste and texture.
“This isn’t going to be a traditional deli,” he said. “We want it to be a place you can come hang out, grab a beer and some nachos and maybe watch some of the too.”
 
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