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!

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Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
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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. 

CALL US FOR YOUR CATERING

Sunday, February 21, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Looking for catering services in Indianapolis, Carmel, or the surrounding areas?  This is a boxed lunch that includes one of our famous deli sandwiches, a bag of chips, apple, gourmet cookie, pickle spear and a drink.  They can be ordered by calling the Carmel, Indiana deli or the Indianapolis deli.  We can make them for your lunch or dinner.  The price is $12.95 for a full-sandwich lunch and $9.95 for a half-sandwich lunch.  This has become one of our most popular items!

Keep us in mind for your office meetings, client meetings, or when you have to feed a group of kids competing in downtown Indianapolis for their state championships, cheerleading competitions, swimming trophies, or band competitions. There is a lot going on in Indianapolis and we would love to be a part of your group activities.  Just give us a call!   

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! 

SHAPIRO'S DELI RECOGNIZED

Saturday, January 16, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler

There is an award winning article about Shapiro's Delicatessen in the Fall 2009 issue of Traces of indiana and Midwestern History.  Written by Douglas Wissing and published by the Indiana Historial Society, this article is entitled "The Shapiro's Story".  An excerpt:  "Run by Russian immigrantss from Odessa, Louis and Rebecca Shapiro, the store also included some of the couple's eight children, who helped out with customers as the youngest ones were safely ensconced in the apartment above."  "Each morning for their customers' sensory delight, the Shapiros scattered aromatic spices on the grocery's wooden floors.  'It smelled so good', ninety eight year old Shapiro daughter Sylvia Gorfain remembered about her childhood in the store.  'People stood in line.'"  The entire story is told in a dozen pages with so much detail and depth with insight into the personal stories of the Shapiro family through the generations. 

Another fantastic mention was received in the National Geographic Food Journeys of a Lifetime, 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe.  This is a beautiful book, as you would expect from National Geographic.  In the section titled Top Ten Travelers' Restaurants, Shapiro's Deli is given a nod as one of the places to visit in the Indianapolis International Airport.  

Several years ago, USA TODAY named Shapiro's Deli as one of the TOP 10 DELIS IN AMERICA.  

If you happen to be in Indianapolis you should stop by and see us!  Our deli in downtown Indianapolis or Carmel, Indiana are both easy to find.  Our kosher style food is nationally recognized!   

PLAYOFF PARTY!!

Friday, January 15, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler

We are HUGE Colts fans here at Shapiro's Deli!  Our Dowtown Indianapolis Deli offers game day parking for $20 - and you get a coupon for $10 off your meal.   This is a great deal!  Parking is first come first serve, so get downtown early.  Have a fantastic meal at Shapiro's and then head to the stadium for some pre-game fun! 

For those of you (like me, boo hoo) who do not have tickets to the game, call us right now to order a party tray.  At least you can enjoy the game at home and enjoy one of our great big corned beef sandwiches with a side of potato salad.  Call downtown or the Carmel Indiana deli for your party tray orders.  But do it now!  Game day is Saturday. 

GO COLTS!  GO COLTS!  GO COLTS!  GO COLTS!  GO COLTS!

Plan ahead for 2010!

Sunday, December 20, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
Just a short time until we get ready to celebrate the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010.  Keep Shapiro's in mind for your party needs.  Let us do the work and you can enjoy the celebration!  Thanks to everyone who remained loyal to Shapiro's Deli through this difficult economic year.  We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Just give us a call to place your order for the new year.  We will be open on New Years Day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the downtown Indianapolis deli and the Carmel, Indiana deli.  Corned beef & cabbage anyone? 

We wish everyone a prosperous and joyous New Year!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US

Saturday, December 12, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

Shapiro's Deli is in full swing as our loyal customers celebrate Chanukah and prepare for their Christmas celebrations.  Many families are gathering to share their time together over lunch or dinner at Shapiro's Deli.  We've seen plenty of flashes from cameras as family photos are taken.  Shapiro's offers a wide variety of kosher food choices to please everyone from the youngest toddler to grandma and grandpa.  Put Shapiro's in your holiday plans!

Once you have enjoyed a relaxing meal stop by our carryout counter and pick up your last minute gifts.  We are now offering gift cards which are re-loadable and do not expire.  There are also some sweet stocking stuffers, gourmet jellies and preserves, syrups, baking mixes, and specialty mustards.  While you are at the counter place your food order for the holidays.  Through the first of the year we are still offering our Complete Turkey Dinner for $59.99.  This is a great deal and will give you time to relax. 

Stop by our restaurant in downtown Indianapolis or the Carmel, Indiana deli.  We are here to help you have a great holiday season!
 

DECEMBER IS A GREAT MONTH AT SHAPIRO'S DELI

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
Our December special in our Carmel, Indiana location is a ROAST BEEF SANDWICH FOR $6!!  This is a great deal.  We are also bringing back our Sunday dinner special, which is Buy One Get One Half Off of the following dinners:  Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Stuffed Cabbage Dinner, and Roast Beef Brisket Dinner.  These specials are valid at our Carmel location only.  Sandwich specials are valid Monday through Friday, dine-in customers only, limit one per customer, not valid with any other offers. 

We are also now offering SHAPIRO'S GIFT CARDS!  These cards are just in time for the holidays.  Purchase and use these cards at the Downtown or Carmel locations.  They do not expire and are re-loadable swipe cards. 

Get your orders for the holidays called in early!  We expect to be very busy this month and would appreciate your orders called in early so we can have plenty for everyone.  Add some of Shapiro's traditional kosher style food to your holiday menu and give yourself time to enjoy family and friends.  Can you believe it's December already??

KOSHER STYLE FOOD

Friday, November 27, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
Just a reminder that Shapiro's Deli is your place to go in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana when you are craving some good old fashioned kosher style food.  Corned beef and cabbage, roast beef brisket, potato latkes, german potato salad, cabbage borscht, creamed herring, chopped liver, fresh bagels, Challah bread, and rugulach just to name a few.  Whether you are having lunch in Carmel or dining in downtown Indianapolis, we are here 7 days a week to serve you.  Keep us in mind for your office events this holiday season too.  We have a great selection of party trays for your get togethers.  We make things the old fashioned way - by hand!  Hope to see you soon.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Monday, November 23, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

Shapiro's Deli will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.  You can still enjoy your favorites from Shapiro's in Indianapolis or Carmel, Indiana if you pick up your goodies on Wednesday.  The cooks and bakers are already busy (just like the elves in Santa's workshop) preparing your annual favorites.  In addition to our Complete Turkey Dinner, we are wildly popular at Thanksgiving time for our baked goods.  We have a huge variety of pies, including traditional pumpkin pie.  Go to the Pastries & Desserts section of our website, www.shapiros.com to check out a full listing of pies and cakes.  Pre-ordering is recommended.  We can do a lot with 24 hours notice!  We are thankful as a company for our loyal customers who make us a part of their annual Thanksgiving tradition.  Enjoy the day!  We will be open again at 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning cooking up our kosher style food for your shopping weekend. 

"FOODIES" IN INDIANAPOLIS AND CARMEL

Sunday, November 15, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
About a month ago several of us at Shapiro's had the pleasure to meet Ted Allen, noted author and television personality.  He now is host of two prime-time series on Food Network: Chopped, a culinary competition in which four chefs per episode attempt to cook their way through three courses to win a $10,000 prize, and Food Detectives, which uses scientific experiments to test myths about food. He is a frequent guest on television cooking shows and the author of magazine articles and books.  All I can say is that he was so gracious to myself (on the right), Brandy Ison (far left) and Ronda Gude(second on left).  Ted grew up in Carmel, Indiana and attended Purdue University.  In town to do a photo shoot for Hamilton County, he definitely showed us some Hoosier hospitality!  We were fortunate to have our keylime pies in the photo with him. 


Another "foodie" I was fortunate to meet was Marc Summers, who was also raised in Indiana.  Marc is an American television personality, comedian, game show host, producer, and a two-time talk show host. He is best known for hosting the Nickelodeon game show Double Dare and currently hosts Unwrapped on The Food Network.  He was in our downtown Indianapolis deli last week and was nice enough to let us get a photo.  Marc enjoys our peppered beef!  You never know who you might run into at Shapiro's Deli!  Thank you Marc Summers for your Hoosier hospitality! 

GOBBLE GOBBLE

Saturday, October 31, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
November is Turkey Month in more ways than one!  If you will be joining us for lunch or dinner in our Carmel, Indiana Deli, you will be able to purchase a turkey sandwich during the month of November for only $5.  This special runs Monday through Friday, dine in only, not valid with any other offers.  Choose from regular Roasted Turkey and sweet Smoked Turkey on our fresh baked rye bread, white, wheat, sourdough, croissant (all baked in-house), or our hearty egg bun, kaiser roll, or onion bun. 



BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

Friday, October 16, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
Come to the Carmel Indiana Shapiro's Deli to get a DINNER & THEATER SPECIAL!  Beginning Saturday, October 17th, you may pay $20 plus tax for a dinner entree and a drink, along with a ticket to the Carmel Repretory Theater.  They are perfroming Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park until November 1st.  Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30, at the Performing Arts Center at 575 W. Carmel Drive.  Shapiro's in Carmel is located at 918 S. Rangeline Road. 

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.