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Cumming's Vickery Village, one of those instant suburban small towns that seemingly sprout out of nowhere, has a few of the staples you'd find on many main drags. You have a pub and eatery in Atkins Park, a Mexican joint, a nail salon and a gelato shop. The corner deli comes in the form of Peckenpaugh's Fine Foods, where diners can grab a breakfast boost, a steamy cup of java, wide-mouth paninis, custom stir-fry dishes and more.

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\uFEFF The pulled pork sandwich is popular, showing up on a baguette with sizable scoops of tangy meat and a creamy cole slaw topping. Meat-lovers will be satisfied at Peckenpaugh's Fine Foods.
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The Peckenpaugh Triple Decker Club packs plenty in a sandwich.
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The pulled pork sandwich is popular, showing up on a baguette with sizable scoops of tangy meat and a creamy cole slaw topping. Meat-lovers will be satisfied at Peckenpaugh's Fine Foods.
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RESTAURANT MEETS MINI MARKET

The fresh and spry-looking Peckenpaugh's is part coffee shop, part high-end deli and part specialty grocer. Diners step up for counter meal service or troll the coolers for to-go drinks such as Steaz organic green tea soda or a six-pack of beer. A concise selection of wine neighbors a small humidor where popular cigars such as Macanudo and Romeo y Julieta cozy up side by side in open boxes. Pantry and fridge fixtures such as fancy condiments, top-shelf kettle chips and containers of snazzy olives are there for the taking. Once an order is ready, guests grab it to go or a server brings it to the respective table.

BLAST OF BREAKFAST

Open at 7:30 a.m. most days, Peckenpaugh's attracts early risers for a bite of breakfast and a jolt of caffeine. Ham, egg and cheddar bulge out from its croissant sandwich, also available in between a hefty biscuit. The staff creates the Healthy Start Parfait by crumbling Australian-made Wallaby Bars, featuring nuts and oats, into vanilla yogurt and various seasonal fruit. Guests chase food items with piping hot organic teas, chai lattes, hot cocoa and several other warm drink selections.

SUPER SANDWICHES AND STIR FRY

Peckenpaugh's is in the process of expanding its menu.

In the meantime, customers clamor for sensational sandwiches. Its Reuben comes stacked with either corned beef or turkey. A healthy addition of sauerkraut and a conservative smear of Thousand Island dressing dresses it up in between slices of rye. The Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich shows up on a baguette with sizable scoops of tangy meat and a creamy cole slaw topping. Other meaty endeavors can be found in the Cuban Panini, featuring ham and pork, and Peckenpaugh's all-beef hot dog cuddling in a poppy seed bun with a gaggle of fixings.

But a few veggie choices hit the menu, too, including the Veggie Panini. Tomato slices and thick squares of stark white mozzarella are pressed between warm, bready triangles with shallots, pesto and a balsamic reduction. Vegetarian or not, don't skip the Spicy Triple Decker Grilled Cheese, which may arguably be the best of the bunch. Chipotle cream sauce spices up thick slices of melted extra-sharp cheddar, tomatoes and bits of cilantro. Just the right amount of heat joins cheesy, creamy comfort. Sandwiches come with a small sack of Deep River kettle-cooked potato chips, a pickle and a decadent chocolate chip cookie.

Nonsandwich options include a graze through the salad bar or a plate of made-to-order pasta. Guests choose a type of pasta, sauce and ingredients, then the cooks whip it up on the spot. One of the chefs recommend the cheese tortellini with slices of sausage and a creamy pesto sauce. The near-perfect combination gets a dose of mushrooms and onions. The sauce is strong enough to bring sufficient flavor without being overbearing. And the hearty sausage circles easily complement the tortellini nuggets.

Peckenpaugh's easily fills Vickery Village's need for a sandwich and quick-meal destination. Its gourmet mind-set bodes well in an upscale neighborhood where casual delicacies will surely get appropriate appreciation. And talk of an expanded menu conjures even more excitement. Oh, the possibilities.