Shapiro’s Deli Blog

Shapiro's Deli in downtown Indianapolis will be open until 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week!  We have parking spots available for anyone who stops in for a great kosher style meal and we have parking spots available for anyone who wants a great deal on event parking.  Park in our lot and head downtown to participate in all the festivities.  Shapiro's has PLENTY of corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, salami, and peppered beef to feed the masses.  DO NOT LEAVE INDIANAPOLIS WITHOUT STOPPING BY ONE OF THE TOP TEN DELIS IN THE COUNTRY - SHAPIRO'S DELI!  We are open every day at 6:30 a.m. and we will be open Sunday until 8 p.m.  Call us with your catering order and we will have it ready for you to pick up anytime this week.  Let us do the work while you enjoy the party in Indy!  Shapiro's Deli in Carmel is also open and ready to serve you.  They are open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 Thursday and Friday, and open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 

Thanks to everyone who voted for the amazing Reuben Sandwich from Shapiro's Deli in the Super 46 Sandwich competition.  We made it to the Top 16, but sadly we did not make it through the next round.  Be sure to support your favorite Indiana restaurants by going to Super46.com and vote! Speaking of that big football game coming to our fair city, how about planning your "big game get together" with Shapiro's Deli?  Go to www.shapiros.com and click on "We Cater" to see some great options for your football party.  Downtown we are on the corner of Meridian Street and McCarty Streets, which are slated to be open.  You should have no problem coming to pick up food from our downtown location.  Feel free to call our Carmel location too.  21 more days until the big event.  We may never see anything like it again.  We are excited to feed people from all over the world!

 Yes, that is the Shapiro's Deli REUBEN SANDWICH on the cover of the 2012 Indiana Travel Guide.  The SUPER 46 SANDWICHES is an online playoff created in time for the Big Game.  We want to be the winner!  Roughly following the NFL playoff schedule, the field of sandwiches will be narrowed each week as sandwiches go head to head based on public input.  

Go to Super46.com and help us take the title!! Thanks to everyone who already voted because we are in the TOP 16 right now.  

Round 1 WILDCARD (16 sandwiches, 8 matchups) is from 10 a.m. Friday, January 6th to 9:59 a.m. on Friday, January 13th.

Round 2 DIVISIONAL (8 sandwiches, 4 matchups) is from 10 a.m. Friday, January 13th to 9:59 a.m. Friday, January 20th.

Round 3 CONFERENCE (4 sandwiches, 2 matchups) is from 10 a.m. Friday, January 20th to 9:59 a.m. Friday, January 27th.

Round 4 SUPER BOWL (2 sandwiches, 1 matchup) is from 10 a.m. Friday, January 27th to 9:59 a.m. on Thursday, February 2nd.

Here is the exact link you will need.  PLEASE VOTE AND HELP THE BEST SANDWICH IN INDIANA TAKE HOME THE TITLE!!

www.in.gov/visitindiana/blog/index.php/super-46/

Happy New Year to everyone!  2012 has arrived and we are looking forward to serving you the best deli fare in the coming year.  We are serving Corned Beef and Cabbage today, along with black eyed peas to get your new year off to a "lucky" start.  Shapiro's is open until 7 p.m. today.  It is just a few short weeks to the most unique experience to ever visit our city - the Super Bowl!  You will NOT have properly visited Indianapolis unless you stop by Shapiro's Deli for the best corned beef, pastrami, bakery goods, Jewish deli delights, and kosher-style goodness.  Stay tuned for our event schedule.  We are likely to have very extended hours so everyone has a chance to experience just why Shapiro's Deli has been family owned and operated for over 100 years!   

Literally!  Shapiro's Catering will deliver our kosher style goodness to your door.  Anyone can order deli food, but we are the real deal right down to the last bite of matzo ball.  Family owned and operated for 4 generations, Shapiro's Deli has the BEST corned beef, pastrami, roast beef brisket, and peppered beef, just to name a few.  We will deliver orders over $100 with advance notice please.  Just give us a call and ask to speak to a catering representative.  Happy Holidays! 

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.

Follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/shapirosdeli.  Once we reach 1000 followers we will award a $50 gift card to a random follower.  

This is just one of many beautiful party trays we make throughout the year.  This is our "Deal Maker Nosh Tray", which is commonly known as our Meat and Cheese Tray.  We also offer Fruit Trays, Vegetable Trays, Dessert Trays, Pastry Trays, and Lox and Bagel Trays.  Trays serve a minimum of 10 people and we send everything you will need.  This Deal Maker Nosh Tray comes with Shapiro Rye Bread or Egg Buns, and one or two sides of our freshly made potato salad, cole slaw, or baked beans.  We send all of the paper goods, utensils and condiments!  Everyone can serve themselves and enjoy a relaxing meal.  Call us 24 hours in advance and we will have the tray of your choice ready when you arrive.  This is kosher-style goodness!

Shapiro's Deli is family owned and operated since 1905.  Brian Shapiro is the fourth generation and current owner of Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Shapiro's Deli in Carmel, Indiana.  The delicious offerings on the menu have been handed down from past generations, who arrived in the United States from Odessa, Russia at the turn of the century.  Lots of things have changed in this world.  The economy makes running a business more difficult every day, but the best things in life are produced by the hard working family owned businesses in this country and Shapiro's Deli is proud to be among them.  In addition to the Shapiro family heritage we have generations of employees working too.  Wives, sisters, sons, daughters, cousins, you name it - we have it!  Yes, Shapiro's Deli is family owned and proudly teaching our future generations the value of good food, hard work, and how to nosh with the best of them! We celebrate our staff this holiday season!

Shapiro's Deli Downtown will be offering parking for $20 for the Big Ten football game on Saturday, December 3, 2011.  This should be a busy day so come early, enjoy a Reuben, pastrami sandwich, fried chicken or any of the other AMAZING things we cook at Shapiro's Deli!  This should be a fun time in Indy! 

I know it is supposed to be about the pumpkin pie but LOOK AT THESE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES!  Shapiro's Bakery is in high gear getting ready for the holiday.  Please call us to order your sweets!  We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving day so stop by Wednesday to pick up your treats or come see us later in the week.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

  The Bakery at Shapiro's Dei is open!  What are you doing today that couldn't be improved by a delicious treat?   

 Say "Hello" to two of our managers at Shapiro's Deli!  Portia has been working at the deli in downtown Indianapolis for 4 years.  After working in many different departments, primarily as cashier, she was recently promoted to manager.  Portia is great to work with and always takes great care of her customers.  Mark has been with Shapiro's for 3 years and does double duty by managing at two locations - downtown and in Carmel, Indiana.  Mark is known for going the extra mile.  He also has a keen knowledge of the city and its' landmarks, which is very helpful for our out-of-state visitors.  As you can tell, they are both a bit camera shy.  Say "Hello" next time you see them!    

We are cooking a whole turkey every day for lunch through the end of the year!  You can also order a side dish of stuffing.  This is being offered on our serving line inside the deli downtown and in Carmel.  Just grab a tray and ask for a turkey dinner!  This is a great way to sample the turkeys that are available in our Complete Turkey Dinners.  Just a reminder that we are offering this complete dinner from now until the end of the year for $75.  The dinner feeds 6 to 8 and includes a whole turkey, stuffing, gravy, rye bread or egg buns and three additional side dishes.  Don't forget to order dessert!  We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day so we can all enjoy a day with our families.  Let us cook for you so you can do the same.  Enjoy the holiday season!

We want Shapiro's to be on your holiday menu!  Call our catering department at 317-690-3036 to schedule your upcoming office luncheons, meetings, and celebrations.  It is a good time to check your calendar and give us a call.  Reserve a spot in our catering schedule over the holiday season as soon as you can because it looks to be a busy time here at Shapiro's Delicatessen!  

You can also call our Carmel location at 317-573-3354 to place your personal orders for cakes, pounds of meat, loaves of bread - all your family favorites.  The number in downtown Indianapolis is 317-631-4041.   

THIS is CHOCOLATE!  Couverture chocolate is a distinction given to chocolate that contains a very high percentage of cocoa butter.  The high ratio of cocoa butter produces a smooth chocolate that melts and tempers easily, and is silky and mellow on the tongue.  That is the textbook definition.  My definition is "THEY MELT IN YOUR MOUTH AND TAKE YOU TO ANOTHER CHOCOLATE DIMENSION THAT YOU NEVER DREAMED OF"!!!  Call us to place large orders.  Treat your friends, family or co-workers with this affordable treat.  No tricks required.   

 This very moist delicious pumpkin cake is just right for any Autumn get-together.  Serve it with some warm apple cider, a hot cup of coffee, or a refreshing glass of milk.  This is truly one of our great seasonal cakes at Shapiro's Deli!  

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL AT SHAPIRO'S DELI!  One free children's meal with purchase of a sandwich or entree on Monday, October 31, 2011.  This special is for dine-in customers only.  Children's meals are for kids aged 12 or under.  Make sure to take them to the carryout counter for a FREE COOKIE too!   

You can call to place your orders now!  COMPLETE TURKEY DINNER FROM SHAPIRO'S DELI WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM SHAPIRO'S DELI FOR $75.  This dinner will feed 6 to 8 and includes one whole turkey with gravy, stuffing and three additional sides of your choice (3 pounds of each), along with rye bread or egg buns.  You provide the dinnerware.

This offer is available from November 12th through December 31, 2011.  48 hours notice is required.  SHAPIRO'S WILL BE CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY.  Dinners are available warm and ready to serve on any other day.  Dinners will also be available fully cooked and chilled with re-heating instructions.  

Enjoy your holiday and let us do the cooking.  Of course you should ask about our fabulous desserts too!  We can also satisfy just about any sweet tooth.  Call to order!