Shapiro's is a longtime Indianapolis tradition -- it's a cafeteria-style deli that comes extremely close to a true NYC kosher-style deli. For displaced New Yorkers and locals who know a good deli, Shapiro's is a true standby for excellent house-made corned beef and pastrami, fresh bagels and breads, desserts and homestyle side dishes.

Since my family moved here from Long Island in the 1970s, Shapiro's has been a destination for great bagels and good deli food. It's a must-stop if you're near the original location just south of downtown or the new deli that opened in the north suburbs in the past year.

Even if you're just passing through town on the interstate, it's worth getting off at one of the downtown exits and making a quick pit stop for one of those huge sandwiches, a couple of pickles and a piece of pie or rugalach (sp).

Besides, where else in Indiana can you get a real hot pastrami or corned beef sandwich with a cold Dr. Brown's cream soda?

Check it out at www.shapiros.com

[This message has been edited by Pietro (edited 08-01-2003).]