Notes from Shapiro's Deli

On the left is Carl, a manager who has worked at Shapiro's Deli for 23 years.  He started as a busser, worked 9 years in the kitchen, and knows just about everything there is to know about the food, the building, the equipment, and the customers!  Carl is from Jackson, Kentucky, a good old boy who has more energy than most of the "young folks".  Carl NEVER misses a day of work and in fact, he comes in on holidays to make sure that none of our equipment takes a day off.  Most weekdays you will see Carl working the meat slicer, calling "young man" and "young lady" to everyone in line. 

On the right is Laura, who happens to be my lovely daughter.  She has worked at Shapiro's Deli downtown and in the Carmel deli for the last 6 years.  She is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at Butler University and will be a senior in the coming academic year.  Laura is pretty quiet but super efficient.  She works part time in our office, along with serving customers as a Deli Clerk and prep person in our "salad" department.  Carl has known her since she was 6 years old!  We call him "uncle Carl" at my house and Laura has learned a lot from him.  They really work great together.

Hey, did you see those yummy cakes in the display case behind them?  You won't find any better cheesecakes in Indianapolis!  Come in for a cake and be sure to say "Hi" to Carl and Laura!