CARMEL LUNCH SPECIAL

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Our Carmel lunch special for August is a Roasted or Smoked Turkey sandwich for only $5.  This offer is valid Monday through Friday, dine in only, excludes holidays, not valid with any other offer.  You can get a refreshing turkey sandwich on Shapiro's rye, white, wheat, sourdough, egg bun, Kaiser roll, or onion bun.  Croissants and bagels are also an option at an additional cost (but well worth it).  

Don't forget we are right off the Monon Trail at our Carmel location.  Stop by for lunch or dinner while you are out enjoying the summer activities.  We have plenty of cold drinks!


BRICKYARD 400

Friday, July 23, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Calling all race fans!  Shapiro's Deli has a great boxed lunch available for your day at the track.  You can get a full sized deli sandwich, bag of chips, gourmet cookie, an apple, pickle spear and a drink for $12.95.

Call ahead for large quantities or stop by and can make smaller orders as you wait.  Available at our downtown or Carmel location anytime.  You can order any of our deli sandwiches or a Reuben for an additional $2.  

 

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.

OPEN FOURTH OF JULY

Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Shapiro's Deli will be open regular hours on Fourth of July.

Festivities in downtown Indianapolis include the Indianapolis Indians playing July 1-5, free admission to many venues including the Eiteljorg Museum, and the Freedom Blast fireworks display set off from the Regions Bank Tower at 9:45 p.m.  We will be open all day to offer you great food while you enjoy your day.  We also have great air conditioning, great parking, great desserts, cookies for the kids, and plenty of room for everybody!  We hope to see you at the downtown deli.

Festivities in Carmel, Indiana include the many activities offered by the Carmelfest festival.  They have changed things a bit this year.  The parade and fireworks display will be on July 5th.  The parade marches directly past our Carmel, Indiana deli.  Please stop by and have lunch with us after the parade.  Don't forget we now have the grill open out on the patio for the remainder of the summer.  Visit the Carmelfest website at www.carmelfest.net to get more details.  

My favorite fourth of July was a few years ago when Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer stopped by the downtown deli unannounced.  (My children would say John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston..names in reverse order.)  I was star struck to say the least.  They were very nice and even let me get my picture taken with them.  

Please put us in your plans for the day.  It should be a fun time in Indianapolis and Carmel. 

Outdoor Grill at Shapiro's Carmel

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Brandy Ison

It's back!!!!  The outdoor patio section at Shapiro's Carmel is opening up this weekend.  If you didn't try out the grill menu last year, you have to come try it this summer.  It will be open Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm (weather permitting).  The special grill menu includes Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Sandwiches, and Steak Sandwiches (cooked to order).  The best part... every item is under $8 and includes a bag of chips.  Potato salad and cole slaw (4oz.) can be added for an additional $1.75.  Make Shapiro's grill your favorite Carmel lunch spot.

THANKS FOR THE E-MAIL

Friday, May 28, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
We just received an e-mail from a recent customer from Germany.  "I´ve been to Indianapolis for 2 weeks and came back home to Germany yesterday... During that time I went to your locations downtown Indy and Carmel...I tested your cheesecake in different variations and I gotta say that this is the best cheesecake in the world!!! Keep on your excellent work on that! When I come over again - I´ll be going to SHAPIRO´S !!! Thank you! ;-) "

Wow!  Thanks for writing to us.  For the folks who don't know, we have Ann's Strawberry cheesecake, peanut butter, chocolate, plain, chocolate chip, oreo, blueberry, cherry, and a combination of plain/chocolate.  We also have a carrot cake/cheesecake combo and a devils food/cheesecake combo.  We use only the finest ingredients and bake them fresh every day.  They are available by the slice, half cakes or whole cakes.  The favorite at my house is the devils food/cheesecake combo.  

STOP AT SHAPIRO'S FOR YOUR RACE DAY BOXED LUNCH

Thursday, May 27, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
If you are searching Indianapolis for boxed lunches, look no further.  Shapiro's Deli has a great boxed lunch deal, which includes one of our famous deli sandwiches, pickle spear, bag of chips, apple, gourmet cookie and a drink for $12.95.  You may also get a half sandwich boxed lunch for $9.95.  We expect to see a lot of racing fans this week in our Indianapolis Deli and our Carmel Deli, looking for the best corned beef and pastrami around town.  We plan to deliver!  

If you are planning to spend some relaxing time at home over the weekend, we would be happy to do the work for you when it comes to meal time.  Our meat and cheese party tray is a great way to feed a crowd.  It comes with 4 meats, 2 cheeses, rye bread, buns, potato salad, cole slaw or baked beans, celery, carrots, pickles, pepperoncinis, olives, and cherry tomates, along with all the necessary paper goods.  Add one of our fresh baked cakes or pies to top off the meal.  Ann's Strawberry Cheesecake has always been a crowd favorite.  Have a safe & happy Memorial Day!



BRIAN SHAPIRO ON FOX 59 THIS THURSDAY

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Shapiro's Deli is proud to be the featured restaurant on Fox 59's BE OUR GUEST:  ULTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE.  Thursday morning between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. Brian Shapiro will appear on the morning newscast of Fox 59 to kick off their special offer.  A limited supply of $50 gift certificates will be offered for only $25!!!  These are first come first serve and when they are gone, they are gone.  These gift certificates will be redeemable at our Indianapolis Deli or Carmel Deli for 6 months.  

Tune in to the Fox 59 morning news on Thursday and see owner, Brian Shapiro, speaking about his fine restaurants.  

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!


WELCOME TO MAY

Saturday, May 1, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Our sandwich of the month at the Carmel, Indiana deli is CHICKEN SALAD for just $5.  This is valid Monday to Friday, dine in only, not valid with any other offers or on holidays.  Put it on your choice of fresh baked bread - rye, white, wheat, egg bun, croissant, sourdough, onion bun or kaiser roll.  The croissant is an additional $1.25 but it is well worth it.  Our made-from-scratch chicken salad features grapes and walnuts, giving it a delicious flavor.  

May will be a busy month with graduations, the Indy 500 and all related racing events, Mother's Day and the Mini Marathon.  If you are searching for catering services in Indianapolis or catering services in Carmel, Indiana - look no further!  We have fabulous party trays, boxed lunches and many other kosher style food favorites for your event.  Call and ask to speak to our Catering Manager.   

RED VELVET CUPCAKES

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler


We have Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! The chocolate cupcakes are delicious too!  Unfortunately, I can give you first hand knowledge that the bakery treats created at Shapiro's Delicatessen are some of the finest in the city.  I have the gym membership to prove it.  Stop by our carryout counter and see what else we have in the pastry cases!  

Keep us in mind when you are planning your graduation parties and other get togethers as we head into some very nice weather.  You relax and let us take care of the goodies.  Whether you are looking for kosher style food or the finest in bakery products, Shapiro's Delicatessen is the place to call.  Stop by the downtown Indianapolis deli or the Carmel, Indiana deli when you are out and about the city.  

A FUN WEEKEND AT SHAPIRO'S

Monday, April 5, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Sitting on break the other day I said to my table mates, "Hey, that looks like the Dalai Lama."  They scoffed and said "No way - he would have lots of security."  I replied, "But he has divine protection, I'm sure.  Why would he need more security than that?"  That was the end of that.   Well evidently he WAS here at Shapiro's!  Wish I had paid more attention.  These little moments are the interesting part of our days on the job.

We have had a fun, but very long, weekend and tonight is the night!  It's not too late to come in and get yourself set up with food from the best kosher style restaurant in Indianapolis. The Carmel, Indiana deli will also be open until 9:00 tonight.  Come on in and get stocked up on some deli favorites to munch on while you watch the NCAA Final Four game tonight.  

GO BUTLER BULLDOGS!  

APRIL SANDWICH SPECIAL

Friday, April 2, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Our Carmel, Indiana deli is offering $5 Rare Roast Beef Sandwiches in the month of April.  This offer is good Monday to Friday, dine-in only, not valid with any other offers.  We pile it high on your choice of bread - rye, white, wheat, egg bun, sourdough, onion bun or kaiser roll.  Stop by and see us! 

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!



       

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Today's the Day!  Shapiro's Deli has green bagels, Shamrock Shortbread cookies, Cupcakes and Cakes flavored with Bailey Irish Cream and Irish Whiskey, and of course - Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinners! If you are dining in downtown Indianapolis or looking for a Carmel lunch spot, try Shapiro's Deli.  It's a beautiful day to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Indianapolis too.  We look forward to seeing you in your green attire!   

WE ARE FULL OF BOLOGNA!...and SALAMI

Saturday, March 13, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Beginning today Shapiro's Deli will be offering Bologna and Salami Sandwiches at $4.95!!  This is a huge price break and it's not just a special....the boss changed the price! These are kosher-style meats that we offer every day along with our very popular pastrami, corned beef, and roast beef brisket.  Yes, there is also peppered beef, roasted and smoked turkey, rare roast beef, and some awesome beef franks.

We are looking forward to a very busy week here at Shapiro's Deli.  Along with our catering services, we are a very popular spot for St. Patrick's Day.  Even in the midst of Big Ten Basketball we are busy prepping for St. Patty's.  It's just a heartbeat away and then here comes more basketball with the NCAA Final Four Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium the first weekend in April. 

If you are going to be in Carmel or Indianapolis and are looking for a kosher style restaurant, you MUST stop at Shapiro's Deli.  I spoke to a gentleman this morning who has been coming here for 63 years.  He still brings business associates here and I can't tell you how proud that makes us feel!  Thank you for your loyalty. 

CARMEL LUNCH SPOT

Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler

If you are looking for a lunch spot in Carmel, look no further.  Shapiro's Deli is the place and in the month of March we will be offering our ROASTED OR SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICH FOR ONLY $5.  This offer is good Monday through Friday, dine-in only, not valid with any other offers or on holidays.

March is one of our busy months at Shapiro's.  Don't forget us on St. Patrick's Day.  You know we will have the best corned beef and cabbage in town.  But, more on that later. 

See you at the Carmel deli for a great turkey sandwich!
 

LOOKING FOR JEWISH FOOD IN INDIANAPOLIS?

Saturday, February 27, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
We currently have Mandel Brot, which means "almond bread" and is actually a twice-baked cookie loved by Askenazi (Eastern European) Jews.  Similar to Italian biscotti, this is a delicious treat, but it is made with flour so it is not suitable during Passover. 

We are also offering Hamentashen, which is traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim.  Hamentashen is a three sided pastry, which we have filled with either apricot filling or poppyseed filling.  These are absolutely delicious. 

Passover items have arrived!  The shelves are stocked with your Passover needs, both at the Indianapolis deli and the Carmel, Indiana deli.  Stop by and shop in our carryout department while we have everything you need.  Everything is on the shelves, so when it's gone, it's gone! 

Stop by and see us downtown from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, or in Carmel until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.