"BRISKET"

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler
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. 

SOMETHING YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT SHAPIRO'S DELI

Sunday, June 21, 2009 by Tracy Fiddler

Reubens?  Of course.  Corned beef and pastrami?  Well known.  Matzo Ball Soup?  None better.  But did you know we have the best bagels anywhere around?  Upward of a dozen flavors, Shapiro's locations produce fresh baked bagels every night.  Bakers are literally clocking in at midnight to prepare the day's quota of bagels for our Carmel, Indiana location, our Indianapolis Restaurant and our wholesale customers.  Yes, we sell bagels to quite a few local establishments.  Bet you didn't know that! 

Why are our bagels the best?  Traditionally bagels are boiled but at Shapiro's Deli they are steamed, which produces a much better product.  You won't have to worry about a tough, chewy bagel.  Ours are light and delicious.  Not to mention bigger and better! 

If you are like the rest of us who have no time for breakfast, check out our Pastry Tray at www.shapiros.com.  Treat your co-workers to a bagel or Danish from Shapiro's.  It will make your whole day a little brighter.