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.
Last week, I sat in Temple Beth El for the funeral services of Melvin Simon. The various speakers spoke of Mel’s desire to create a real estate empire and his desire to give back to the community. Melvin would bring his executive staff to the downtown deli when they first got started in Indy. Melvin would also order a sandwich and a half of corned beef on rye bread. In particular he instructed the slicer that he wanted it “wet” which was code word for leave the fat on it. Melvin knew from his early days in the Bronx that the true flavor was in the fat. He also would bring his fat cat New York bankers to the deli to challenge them with our food. Melvin knew that for him to convince New Yorkers to loan money in Indy that he had to one up them. So, he brought them to the deli. He would have his brother, Herb, call Great Uncle Max to make sure that his favorite table near the mirrors was reserved for his group. This was the beginning. Melvin knew that he had to break bread with his business contacts to get the deal finished in a place that was strange to New Yorkers.
Our store was half the size because Paso Drug store and Juniors Barber shop occupied the buildings to the North, but Melvin was as loyal as they came. When he took his family on vacations, he would always stop and get food for the plane or the condo. Melvin knew what he wanted and how he wanted it. Even in his last few months, Melvin would sneak away to the Carmel deli and come eat some Jewish soul food. He would have his sandwich with his many small dogs in the back seat of his car as his chauffer would whisk him to his appointment. I am positive that his driver was told to take him to a doctor’s appointment, but Melvin knew what he wanted. And, NOBODY was going to argue with Melvin.
Melvin was a mentor to his family and his friends. He was passionate with his ideas for success. But, Melvin and Great Uncle Max taught me about loyalty. Businesses can talk about customer service and customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty is the real success to business. Thank you Melvin for your teachings and may these good deeds serve as a blueprint for future generations of mentoring.
If you are celebrating the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Shapiro's Deli is ready with kosher style favorites for your family gatherings. Call us to place your order as soon as possible. The Carmel Indiana Deli and the Indianapolis Deli are both prepared to help you with your needs.
Yes, we serve the best deli meats in Indianapolis but we also have a lot of other items to offer. How about a Jewish comfort meal like corned beef and cabbage, brisket, or stuffed cabbage?
We also have meatloaf, baked chicken, and stuffed peppers. Don't forget our freshly prepared sides: macaroni and cheese, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, potato pancake, and lots more.
The weather is starting to cool down so maybe you'd like to try one of our soups: matzo ball, chicken noodle, cabbage borscht, chili, or one of our soups of the day.
No matter what you're in the mood for, Shapiro's has it all. Come in and enjoy one of our delicious and hearty meals.
In the month of August we are offering our special Rare Roast Beef sandwich for just $5! This is one per customer, dine in only, Monday to Friday, at our Carmel location. Save money on your sandwich so you can splurge on one of our side dishes or desserts. Take a minute to shop in our Carryout Department. We have lots of Stonewall Kitchen products, jams, spreads and sauces, along with a wide variety of tea flavors to take home and brew. If you are headed back to the office be sure to ask us about our catering services in Carmel. We have great Party Trays to fit every office meeting or home gathering. We are also the place to find Jewish style food in Carmel, Indiana. Matzo crackers, chopped liver, herring, potato latke's, and cabbage borscht to name a few. Hope to see you soon!
There is plenty to do in Carmel, Indiana if you just know where to look. There is the Carmel Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo, Central Park with its Outdoor Aqua Park, and Jazz on the Monon just to name a few. Many folks are taking a "staycation" instead of that expensive vacation this year. While you are exploring the nearly 18 square miles of Carmel, Indiana, you might want to try our Carmel Indiana Deli. Kosher-Style Jewish cuisine is offered 7 days a week. To find out more about activities in Carmel visit
www.ci.carmel.in.us. Get to know this up and coming city in Hamilton County.
Customers are raving about the new grill menu at our Carmel Indiana Deli. One customer said his hamburger was "the best I've ever had". Other customers have said "You can't beat the price for such a big sandwich". It is Jewish style grilling with lots of garlic, onions, lemon, and seasonings. So come see us at our Carmel store patio. M-F 11:30 - 2 Sat-Sun 11:30-7 Nice days through the summer only.
There are probably not too many restaurants in downtown Indianapolis that even use the word "brisket" on their menu. You can learn a lot about Kosher Style Food and the history of Jewish Food at this Indianapolis deli. "Brisket" is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest. While all meat animals have a brisket, the term is most often used to describe beef or veal. The brisket is made up of two separate muscles which are sometimes separated for retail cutting: the lean "first cut" and the fattier "second cut".
When you order brisket at Shapiro's you could be ordering corned beef brisket or roast beef brisket. So don't be surprised if you order brisket and we ask you which kind....corned beef or roast beef? Remember, it is just the cut.
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