KOSHER STYLE JEWISH FOOD IN INDIANAPOLIS

Saturday, December 10, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
Shapiro's Deli is proud to be one of the TOP TEN DELIS IN THE COUNTRY according to USA TODAY.  This is the place to go if you are looking for well known Jewish style food.  Start with our one-of-a-kind corned beef, cooked early every morning in a huge kettle until it is just right.  Servers hand trim the meat and it is sliced for you as you order.  Pair this with our warm Shapiro rye bread, hand sliced.  Potato pancakes (latkes) make a perfect side dish.  Some people like them with applesauce, some with sour cream, and some with nothing at all.  You might also want to try our cabbage borscht or matzo ball soup.  The mazto balls are made from scratch and are everything you would ever want in a matzo ball!  How about a chopped liver sandwich?  It is quite popular on rye bread with a slice of onion.  Step over to the bakery counter and sample the Rugulach.  This hand-made pastry is available in apricot, raspberry, chocolate and cinnamon.  Most folks order a variety because they are all so delicious!  If you are looking for the best place to nosh, look no further than Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana.



YES WE DELIVER

Sunday, September 18, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
Shapiro's Deli wants to cater your next meeting, event, retreat, or get-together.  WE WILL DELIVER!  We offer beautiful meat and cheese trays, fruit trays, vegetable trays, lox and bagel trays, cheese trays, or one of Chef John's pastry trays!  If you need something more individualized we make a super boxed lunch with full size or junior size sandwiches.  They come with an apple, gourmet cookie, bag of chips, and a pickle spear.  Add potato salad or cole slaw to top things off.  

Feed your hungry group a satisfying hot meal from our corporate catering menu.  Full portions of meatloaf, baked chicken, stuffed cabbage, spaghetti and meatballs and many others.  We will set up the main course with your favorite side dishes, fresh rye bread, and all the dinnerware.  Our portion sizes will not disappoint and the food quality is superb.  Our cooks are here at 5:30 every morning preparing things from scratch.  

When you order from Shapiro's Deli you are getting 100+ years of kosher style dining experience.  Shapiro's Deli was named one of the TOP 10 DELIS IS AMERICA by USA TODAY!  Your group should get the best Indianapolis has to offer and Shapiro's Deli is it!  Call our catering deparment at 317-690-3036 to discuss your next event.

INDIANA BASKETBALL WEEKEND

Friday, April 1, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
It is Women's NCAA Final Four weekend in Indianapolis!  Playing in their home state will be the NOTRE DAME IRISH taking on the Connecticut Huskies.  Games will be played at Conseco Fieldhouse, which is just minutes from Shapiro's Deli Downtown.  There are MANY, MANY other activities going on throughout the weekend before the championship game on Tuesday evening.  

The  BUTLER BULLDOGS will be playing in Houston on Saturday and I'm sure there will be a hush in the city of Indianapolis as everyone watches this game.  My daughter happens to attend Butler and will be working at Shapiro's on Saturday - keeping one eye on the game.  We will definitely have the restaurant television tuned in to the Butler game!  

Whether you are in Indy enjoying the Women's Final Four or relaxing at home to watch the Bulldogs, put Shapiro's Deli in your plans.  We are open and cooking lots of kosher style comfort food for you to nosh on.  Order a party tray and have a basketball party.  You just need to provide the big screen TV!  We will do the rest.  

PLAYOFF PARKING THIS WEEKEND

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
Colts vs. Jets 8 p.m. this Saturday night in Lucas Oil Stadium!!  We are ready!  Playoff parking will be offered downtown for $25 with a voucher for a $10 discount on your food purchase, which is good for 3 days.  There are plenty of restaurants in downtown Indianapolis, but who gives you this kind of deal on game day?  Only Shapiro's Delicatessen!  Enjoy corned beef, pastrami, and many other types of kosher style food before you go to the game.  Bring your appetite and enthusiasm.  Go Colts!

YES WE HAVE A CHILDREN'S MENU

Saturday, January 1, 2011 by Tracy Fiddler
Looking for a place with a great Children's Menu in Indianapolis?  Shapiro's Deli has always enjoyed the fact that generations of families come to nosh together on special occasions.  Children 12 years and younger are invited to order from our Children's Menu.  We offer great kosher style sandwiches in a child's portion along with one side dish for $3.95 plus tax.  If they aren't ready for a full meal you can get just the entree for only $2.95 plus tax.  They can also choose a hot dog, corn dog, spaghetti, chilled cheese sandwich or chicken.  There are plenty of sides to choose from too - macaroni and cheese, jello, applesauce, potato salad, fruit cup, green beans and many others.  People tell us every day how they used to come to Shapiro's when they were kids and it remains a part of their fondest memories of family and good food.  So bring the kids next time!  We also have high chairs and booster seats for the little bitty ones.  Hope to see you soon!

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!  

DECEMBER TO REMEMBER

Sunday, November 28, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Oh yes, it's time to start the holiday planning.  Chanukah is merely days away and Christmas is soon to follow.  There are many opportunities for celebrating coming your way!  Shapiro's Delicatessen is here to serve you through these busy times.  Come  to our Indianapolis Deli or the Carmel, Indiana deli to experience the premier kosher style restaurant in Indianapolis.  If your schedule is jam packed - let us come to you!  Our catering department is ready to take your order.  Whether it is a business or personal event, we offer beautiful party trays, old fashioned comfort food, and delicious cakes, pies and other pastries.  Call 317-631-4041 for the downtown deli or 317-573-3354 for the Carmel deli.  You relax and let us do the work!

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES!

Friday, November 19, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler
Thanks to everyone who voted for us in THEINDYCHANNEL.COM A-LIST awards.  We came in #2 in the Best Sandwich Shop category, which means we need a few more votes next year!  We know we are #1 in quality, #1 in value, #1 in selection, and #1 in having the greatest customers in Indianapolis and Carmel, not to mention all of central Indiana and surrounding states.  The loyalty of our patrons is unparalleled.  We have literally served generations of families and watched infants grow into parents themselves.  That loyalty is especially seen at this time of year, when those families get together to celebrate the holidays with us.  

We will be preparing many party trays, catering events, and baking cakes and pies for everyone.  Shapiro's Delicatessen would love to be a part of your holiday traditions.  Give us a call and order some great kosher style food for your family or business gatherings.  Let us do the work!  You relax and make some memories.  

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. 

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!  

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!

KOSHER STYLE FOOD OFFERED FROM INDIANAPOLIS

Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Tracy Fiddler

We found out today that Indiana Congressman Andre Carson has a friendly arrangement made with Congressman Steve Scalise from New Orleans for the upcoming game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints.  Seems if the Saints lose the game, Congressman Carson's Washington D.C. staff will be receiving some alligator sausage and blackened redfish from the Louisiana region.  If the Colts lose (I can barely type those words) Congressman Scalise and his D.C. staff will be receiving some famous Reuben sandwiches from Shapiro's Deli and some sweets from Long's Bakery.  We are proud that the best kosher style food served in Indianapolis will be enjoyed by folks from New Orleans - if, and that is a HUGE "IF" - the Saints are victorious.  I say fat chance.  Enjoy your alligator sausage Congressman Carson.  When you come home to Indy please stop by Shapiro's for your Reuben! 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!   

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!
 

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. 

INDIANAPOLIS LUNCH SPOTS

Friday, September 4, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

Well it's Labor Day weekend and there are plenty of things to do if you are staying home for the holiday.  NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals are at O'Reilly Raceway Park, Rib America Festival at Military Park, Labor Day Parade in downtown Indianapolis Saturday at 11 a.m., American Idols Concert at Conseco Fieldhouse Saturday at 7 p.m., Indiana Fever game Sunday at 4 p.m., and last but not least, the Horseshoe Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday.  This is the inaugural event of the Horseshoe Classic, which features four high school football games with talent from Indiana & Ohio.

So please come visit us here at Shapiro's!  If we have to work the holiday we would love to be busy!  We will be serving the best kosher style food in Indianapolis.  Corned Beef, pastrami, roast beef, and the best cheesecake in Indianapolis are waiting for you.  Hope you can stop by.

WIN A FREE LUNCH

Sunday, August 23, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

Next week we'll be putting out the fishbowls at the Carmel Indiana Deli and the Indianapolis Deli.  Drop in your business card and we will be awarding a free lunch to a lucky recipient weekly.  We will add you to the e-mail club too, so you can receive our News From the Line newsletters.  Plus you'll be eligible to get a free piece of cake or pie for your birthday! 

You could also be eligible for a free Shapiro's lunch if you call and make an appointment with our Marketing Manager, Jay Slavin, to discuss your upcoming catering needs.  Downtown phone is (317) 631-4041 and the Carmel phone is (317) 573-3354.  We are expanding our catering services in Indianapolis and Carmel to meet your needs.  You will be pleased to offer the best kosher style food to your office mates or personal guests.  This is not just any deli - this is Shapiro's Deli - named one of the TOP TEN DELIS IN AMERICA BY USA TODAY!  Give us a call!