WALK TO DEFEAT ALS

Friday, September 23, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
ALSJoin the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease by Walking to Defeat ALS on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Registration is at 10 a.m. and the start time for the walk is 12 p.m.  This is a 2 mile family friendly event for a good cause.  There will be music, snacks and activities, so come to downtown Indianapolis and participate! Of course we would love for you to stop by Shapiro's Deli at 808 S. Meridian Street before or after the event.  We are open for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and we have some incredible fried chicken on Saturday afternoons.  Why not enjoy some kosher style goodness after you walk 2 miles for a great cause?  

RACE DAY HOURS

Saturday, May 28, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
Shapiro's Deli is open at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings and we will be here to get you ready for the race.  Order your race day carryout items and then sit down for a great breakfast!  Bagels, lox, cream cheese, or eggs any way you want them.  We serve beef bacon, turkey bacon, corned beef hash, turkey hash, biscuits and gravy and a variety of omelets.  Our Carmel location has even more breakfast specialties, such as Banana Stuffed French Toast, Chicken and Egg Frittata, or Salmon Eggs Benedict.  

We will be here after the race too!  We close at 8:00 on Sunday night at both locations.  Have a great dinner at Indy's premier delicatessen - Shapiro's Deli, serving Indianapolis since 1905!

RACE FOR THE CURE

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
This coming weekend is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis.  The race starts Saturday morning, April 16th at IUPUI.  Believe it or not, this is the 20th anniversary of the race in central Indiana!  One of our employees, Norma, is a breast cancer survivor and will be walking in support of the cause on Saturday.  Shapiro's is open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast.  We have eggs any way you like them, french toast, corned beef hash, oatmeal and fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy, beef and turkey bacon, and breakfast potatoes.  Stop by before or after the race.  It should be a great event day in Indianapolis!  

 

PUT SHAPIRO'S IN YOUR PLANS THIS WEEKEND

Friday, March 11, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
It's a big weekend in Indianapolis.  Shapiro's Deli is open and ready to serve you your deli favorites like corned beef and pastrami.  Don't forget we are open at 6:30 a.m. with a full breakfast menu available at the Indianapolis and Carmel locations.  Big Ten Men's Basketball is in full swing at Conseco Fieldhouse with 4 games on Friday, 2 on Saturday and the championship game at 3:30 on Sunday.  Saturday night there is a huge Supercross event at Lucas Oil Stadium.  The downtown location will be offering $10 parking for this event.  Get to the deli early, get a great parking spot, and come in for a fantastic meal before you head over the to Stadium.  Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.  Daylight savings begins on Sunday.  

ATTENTION WEIGHT WATCHERS

Saturday, December 11, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
As a new member of Weight Watchers, I just want to tell everyone that you CAN enjoy good food even when you are watching your weight.  If you are looking for a place to nosh in Indianapolis, stop by Shapiro's Deli.  There are plenty of options for those who are following the new Points Plus Weight Watcher program.  We have lots of fresh fruit - which are now ZERO points!  I have often enjoyed a 6 ounce chopped steak dinner with green beans, onions, and a side of fruit.  This is a 10 point meal, which leaves plenty of room for the rest of your day if you are on the 29 minimum daily points.  Our sandwiches are approximately 6 1/2 ounces of meat.  Look up the points value in your Pocket Guide for the meat you choose.  Feel free to order a sandwich with no bread if that works for you.  Another favorite of mine is the made-from-scratch vegetable soup.  One bowl is approximately 6 points.  With two packets of Saltine crackers you only spend 8 points total on this filling and healthy meal.  There are plenty of salads to choose from with fat-free dressing options.  It costs me a few extra points, but I frequently have the Caesar salad with chicken for lunch.  There is about 4 ounces of chicken, about 1/4 cup of swiss cheese, and a small amount of croutons.  These all have point values in your Pocket Guide.  If you are having breakfast we offer Egg Beaters or Egg Whites, which are a healthy alternative to whole eggs.  It is a challenge to work at one of the best delis in Indianapolis, but thanks to the kosher style food choices I just have to make wise choices.  I will leave the dessert choice up to you!  You'll have to figure out whether or not you can fit this into your program.  Good luck to everyone!  

WE DELIVER!

Saturday, October 2, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Looking for Delivery Restaurants in Indianapolis?  Our Indianapolis Deli and Carmel, Indiana Deli will be happy to delivery breakfast, lunch or dinner to your door.  We offer kosher style catering wherever you need it....at your location or in one of our meeting rooms.  Enjoy kosher style food like pastrami, corned beef, stuffed cabbage, chopped liver, bagels and lox, in addition to our amazing pastries and desserts. 

We can do a dessert tray for your event too.  Have you seen our cakes & pies?  Brownies, gourmet cookies, bagel chips, and cheesecakes galore?  There are not too many full service bakeries around anymore - but Shapiro's Deli offers a full service Bakery in Indianapolis and Carmel for your special events or everyday cravings! 

Give us a call at 631-4041 downtown or 573-3354 in Carmel.  We would love to make your event a memorable one. 

DINING IN DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS?

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
 This photo below is a page from the March 2010 Indianapolis Monthly magazine, which I just noticed this afternoon.  Lo and behold, there is our serving line from the downtown Shapiro's Deli location for all to see!  Out in the dining room are photos of the original founders, Louis and Rebecca Shapiro (top center), Max Shapiro (left) who was one of their sons, and Morton Shapiro (bottom center), who is the (deceased) father of current owner, Brian Shapiro.  

Several people have asked lately if we do breakfast.  OF COURSE WE DO!  We are open at 6:30 a.m. every day and have an express breakfast available at the Carmel deli during the week, with a full service breakfast menu on the weekends.  We have a full breakfast menu available at the Indianapolis deli every day.  You can order just about any type of eggs, beef bacon and sausage, biscuits and gravy, french toast, bagels and cream cheese, lox plates, and corned beef hash.  Join us for your next early morning breakfast meeting or family event.  Breakfast is available until 11 a.m.

MEETING ROOMS

Sunday, May 16, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
If you are in need of a meeting room in Indianapolis look no further!  Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana both have a meeting room available for your use.  Please call to make a reservation in advance.  If you are having a morning meeting, let us set you up with a beautiful pastry tray along with coffee and juice.  For lunch or dinner the sky is the limit.  You can choose anything from our full serving line and then proceed to the meeting room.  We have quite a few regular groups who call Shapiro's home for their regular committee meetings and get togethers.  

If you have to stay in the office, we are ready to take care of your business catering needs.  We offer a wide variety of catering options, including delivery and set up.  Pastry trays, dessert trays, fruit trays, bagels and cream cheese, or lox and bagels are a few of the choices.  And that's just for breakfast!   We have a variety of fresh salads, boxed lunches, party trays, and a multitude of hot meals for your afternoon or dinner meetings.  

If you have to work during meal time - you might as well have the best!  Call us!

HONOR THY MOTHER....WITH CHEESECAKE?

Friday, May 7, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Why not?  My mother's personal favorite is the Devils Food/Cheesecake combo.  We also have Ann's Strawberry Cheesecake, carrot cake/cheesecake combo, chocolate cheesecake, peanut butter, blueberry, cherry, and good old plain cheesecake.  Made with real cream cheese and the finest fresh ingredients in our own Shapiro's Bakery.  

Shapiro's will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner this Mother's Day weekend from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  We will be serving roasted turkey and stuffing, along with our usual Sunday favorite - Swiss Steak.  Bring Mom out for a great meal and top it off with the best cheesecake in Indianapolis or Carmel!  

Happy Mother's Day!


NCAA FINAL FOUR IN INDIANAPOLIS

Friday, March 26, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Okay, we finally got a game plan.  Shapiro's Deli Downtown will be open every day, of course, but on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday we will stay open until 9 p.m.  That is April 1st, 2nd and 3rd.  On Easter Sunday we will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  We will offer event parking on Saturday the 3rd and Monday, April 6th.  Parking will be $30 and we will offer you a $10 coupon off a food purchase at the downtown location only.  This coupon is good for 3 days from date of purchase.  

Don't forget we open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast (except Easter).  It promises to be one heck of a week in Indianapolis.  We promise to do our best to serve the masses the best corned beef, pastrami, and other kosher style food favorites.  

By the way, we still have lots of Passover grocery items available - now at 50% off.  John the Baker has made some flourless honey cakes and sponge cakes too.   

If you happen to have a hotel room on the north side, don't forget to visit our Carmel, Indiana location during your down time.  Rangeline Road and 123rd Street in Carmel.  This location is open until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and has a full-service breakfast on Saturday and Sunday until 11 a.m.  

We of course are rooting for our Indiana teams, Butler and Purdue.  We have some big Kentucky fans here too.  Purdue is playing as I write this, so time will tell!  

We look forward to serving you in Indianapolis during Final Four!

JOIN OUR E-MAIL CLUB

Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Sign up for our News from the Line e-mail newsletter monthly.  You will receive information on specials, discounts, and any other news we can think of!  You will get a special offer just for signing up and then another offer for your birthday.  You can't lose!  

Have you thought about us for breakfast?  Our Carmel, Indiana deli has a beautiful sit-down full service breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  They also have an express breakfast menu Monday to Friday.  Ask for Ronda or John at the deli counter.

The downtown Indianapolis deli serves a full breakfast every day.  Just tell the cashier what you are hungry for and we will cook to order.  We will bring everything to your table a few minutes later.  Matzo & eggs, corned beef hash, salami omelet, Challah bread french toast, and the best bagels in Indianapolis!!  Norma, Chris & Tammy will have the toaster warmed up for you.  Bring the kids too.  They can get a free cookie at the carryout counter.  Feel free to use this as bribery to get them to eat a good meal first!



       

WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIALS CONTINUE

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Back by popular demand, we will continue our breakfast specials through the end of March 2010.  This offer is 1/2 price on CORNED BEEF & EGG OMELET, SALAMI & EGGS, AND LOX & EGGS.  ALL OF THESE COME WITH ONE OF OUR REAL SHAPIRO BAGELS!  This is for dine in customers only on Saturdays and Sundays at our downtown Indianapolis deli and our Carmel, Indiana deli.  Not valid with any other offers. 

Both locations open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast.  Get a head start on your weekends with this breakfast special!  Breakfast is served until 11:00 a.m. 

After you finish breakfast, stop by the carryout counter to pick up some deli meat, bread, or bakery goods to enjoy at home. 

SUPER BOWL WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIAL

Thursday, February 4, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Shapiro's Deli is closing at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7th so we can all enjoy the Super Bowl, but we will definitely be open the rest of the weekend!  We are offering a 1/2 price special on CORNED BEEF & EGG OMELET, SALAMI & EGGS, AND LOX & EGGS.  ALL OF THESE COME WITH ONE OF OUR REAL SHAPIRO BAGELS!  This is for dine in customers this weekend only! 

Both Shapiro's locations, in downtown Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana, will open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast.  Get a head start on your weekend with this breakfast special!  Breakfast is served until 11:00 a.m. 

After you finish breakfast, stop by the carryout counter to pick up some deli meat, bread, or bakery goods to enjoy during the game. 

GO COLTS!  GO COLTS!  GO COLTS! 

CATERING IS GETTING BUSY!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

We want to thank everyone for giving us an opportunity to serve your catering needs in Indianapolis and Carmel.  Our Marketing Manager, Jay Slavin, has been out to see many of you in your offices the last few weeks.  Thanks for your hospitality!  We are very excited to show you what we can do.  We are working diligently to serve our clients as they have breakfast meetings, work through lunch, and even stay into the evening hours and enjoy a Shapiro's dinner.  As the weather gets colder (prematurely I might add), more of you are trying our delicious soups and comforting dinners, such as meatloaf and baked chicken.  We are also quite busy with boxed lunches!  Thank you!  The boxed lunches can be a full or half size of our famous deli sandwiches, bag of chips, gourmet cookie, apple, pickle spear, and a soft drink or bottled water.  Yes we will deliver.  What time do you want it there?  The busy holiday season is approaching.  Please keep us in mind for your office get togethers.  Having a party tray from Shapiro's Deli along with some of our fresh baked cakes and pies will truly be a special treat.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

BAGELS IN INDIANAPOLIS

Sunday, September 6, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

I know we have blogged about bagels before, but it's worth repeating.  We definitely have the best bagels in Indianapolis!  Did you know we provide bagels to a lot of the local hotels for their breakfast service?  They also refrigerate and freeze very well.  We have all seed, blueberry, bran, cinnamon raisin, cranberry pecan, energy bars, garlic, jalapeno pepper & cheese, marble rye, onion, plain, pumpernickel, poppyseed, sesame seed and six grain.

We have one very nice local church who bring bagels to their building every Sunday morning.  You can order ahead or come in and take your chances on what we have left.  Some days they go very fast!  Of course we have Philadelphia cream cheese to go with them.  If you need jelly or jam, we have some of the finest from Clearbrook Farms.  Check them out at www.clearbrookfarm.com.  We are committed to quality.

CATERING SERVICES IN INDIANAPOLIS

Thursday, August 20, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
Please welcome our new Marketing/Catering Manager, Mr. Jay Slavin.  Shapiro's has offered catering services in Indianapolis for quite some time, but Jay is going to help us get the information out to everyone in the community.  This goes for our catering services from Carmel, Indiana too.  Lots of Indianapolis local restaurants offer catering.  There are many price points and a variety of food.  What we offer is Shapiro's authentic kosher style food, which is of the highest quality!    Our portions are bigger and better too!  Say hello to Jay next time you stop by Shapiro's or give us a call and we will have Jay stop by to meet you.  We are ready to meet your catering needs.  Breakfast, lunch or dinner options are available. 

EVERYBODY KNOWS RUSSELL

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

If you've ever been to the Indianapolis Deli you surely have seen Russell in the front window cutting our meat every day.  Russell has been with Shapiro's for......ever it seems!  We found out today Russell is going to have some bypass surgery.  We wish him a successful operation and a quick recovery!  He has been working in the early, early morning for many years now.  No one can cut meat for our meat case like him.  He is hands down the best meat cutter in the restaurant.  If you ordered a party tray, Russell cut the meat.  If you had a catering order, Russell probably cut your meat.  If you came in for breakfast, you probably got a "Good Morning" from Russell.  If you came in to pick up bagels, Russell took care of you.  Everybody think good thoughts for Russell!  Hopefully he will be back in the front window of Shapiro's soon. 

Bagels

Thursday, July 16, 2009 by Brandy Ison

Shapiro's bakery team works hard to serve the freshest bagels in Indianapolis.  Our bagels are made fresh every day in our bakery.  We open at 6:30a.m. daily so stop in and grab a bagel on your way in to work.  Why not share with the whole office?  Shapiro's can accomodate all of your needs.  For large orders or party trays, please give us 24 hours notice.     
Shapiro's is an excellent place to hold your morning meetings.  Our Downtown Indianapolis location offers an extended breakfast menu daily.  This includes Omelets, Oatmeal, Turkey Bacon, Turkey Sausage, French Toast, Corned Beef Hash, and much more.  Our Carmel location offers Scones, Muffins, Breakfast Sandwiches, and other quick breakfast items.  Start your morning with breakfast at Shapiro's.
  

SOMETHING YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT SHAPIRO'S DELI

Sunday, June 21, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

Reubens?  Of course.  Corned beef and pastrami?  Well known.  Matzo Ball Soup?  None better.  But did you know we have the best bagels anywhere around?  Upward of a dozen flavors, Shapiro's locations produce fresh baked bagels every night.  Bakers are literally clocking in at midnight to prepare the day's quota of bagels for our Carmel, Indiana location, our Indianapolis Restaurant and our wholesale customers.  Yes, we sell bagels to quite a few local establishments.  Bet you didn't know that! 

Why are our bagels the best?  Traditionally bagels are boiled but at Shapiro's Deli they are steamed, which produces a much better product.  You won't have to worry about a tough, chewy bagel.  Ours are light and delicious.  Not to mention bigger and better! 

If you are like the rest of us who have no time for breakfast, check out our Pastry Tray at www.shapiros.com.  Treat your co-workers to a bagel or Danish from Shapiro's.  It will make your whole day a little brighter.