If you could choose only one

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove) 01/02/2020 at 13:55 • Filed to: Out and about in Indy

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At the Shapiro’s deli on South Meridian. They have a heck of a cake counter. The guys made me a brisket Reuben that I couldn’t finish, but I did bring a piece of their cherry cheesecake with me for later.

Saw this IPD officer pushing this car down the street to the gas station. At first, I wondered if it was just the slowest pursuit in history, but nope. He was giving him a push on his bumper.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:03

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What, no Tiramisu?

facw > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:03

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I’ll take the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate please.

Also, I’ll wait for AAA rather than have a cop scratch up my bumper.

Tekamul > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:06

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You don’t have to tell me thrice

sn4cktimes > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:09

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Key lime pie for me!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:11

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I can’t even make a choice, they all look fantastic. 

fintail > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:14

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One from each shelf, right?

Oreo cheesecake, Key lime pie, chocolate chocolate chocolate (peanut butter cake and chocolate cream pie are also tempting)

Damn it, just ate, hungry again.

$kaycog > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:18

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Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/02/2020 at 14:19

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No, but there were creme brûlée bars in the next case over. 

Chariotoflove > Tekamul 01/02/2020 at 14:21

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In case you hadn’t noticed. 

MotoArigato > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:21

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Wow, I’ve been to this place on one of my many visits to Indy. I am obsessed with the lemon poppy cake w sour cream icing. I still tell people to ths day how the sandwiches are bigger than anything you’ll get at a J ewish Deli anywhere outside of Manhattan. Man you’ ve got me daydreaming about being in Indianapolis in the middle of winter... that takes some doing!

There used to be a City Market that was vibrant decades ago, is that back in business? 

Chariotoflove > fintail 01/02/2020 at 14:22

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Yes, I think that is it works. 

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/02/2020 at 14:22

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Knowing this place, I’ve no doubt they all are. 

Chariotoflove > facw 01/02/2020 at 14:23

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That was my second thought, right after WTF. 

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:26

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Cherry cheesecake would be the only correct choice.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Tekamul 01/02/2020 at 14:27

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This would be the only correct second choice behind cherry cheesecake.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:30

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Cherry cheesecake, hands down. When someone offers me a birthday cake,  that is my cake of choice, even if it is a bit unconventional. And none of that light, fluffy cheesecake - it has to be the seriously dense NY style, preferably with a nice crunchy graham cracker crust. I think I shall try to seek out a piece next Wednesday...

Future next gen S2000 owner > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:36

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It’s a Caliber, it probably increased its value.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:37

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Key lime for me.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:38

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I feel like driving up there now and nom-ing a lotta cake

Brickman > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 14:45

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Black forest cake :)

Chariotoflove > MotoArigato 01/02/2020 at 14:54

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The guys whipped a brisket Reuben for me that I swear had half a cow in it. They’re expensive but worth it. I hadn’t been back for at least 25 years, but the place feels the same.

I don’t know if the city market is still a thing. I hope so. I think it was down the street from market square arena when I lived here?  But now the arena is gone. I don’t know the downtown landscape anymore. 

Chariotoflove > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 01/02/2020 at 14:55

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Agreed. I have a slice with me that will get my attention when I can eat again. 

Chariotoflove > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/02/2020 at 14:56

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That’s what this is, and it is amazing. It’s what comes to my mind when someone mentions Shapiro’s. 

Chariotoflove > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/02/2020 at 14:57

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And I saw it had a nice big white scuff on it from the squad car, but they made it to the gas station so mission accomplished?

Chariotoflove > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/02/2020 at 14:57

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A solid  choice.

Chariotoflove > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 01/02/2020 at 14:58

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Might as well. Worth the drive. 

Chariotoflove > Brickman 01/02/2020 at 14:59

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Great with a  good cup of coffee. 

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/02/2020 at 15:00

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Ugh I can't do NY style because I always hate myself after two bites.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/02/2020 at 15:04

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It’s like Chicago deep-dish pizza: yes, it’s dense AF, but take it slowly and enjoy a piece once every few years. A rare treat every now and again, but never on a regular basis.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 16:16

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I’ll probably be up there over the weekend

smobgirl > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 16:48

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Coconut cream pie, and this place  is going on The List.

Chariotoflove > smobgirl 01/02/2020 at 17:41

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These are the leftover halves of my brisket Reuben and my dad’s pastrami on  rye.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 18:10

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Probably an entire oreo cheesecake 

Chocolate chocolate chocolate would be a very close second.

Chariotoflove > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 01/02/2020 at 18:20

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RIP Spambot.  But what a way to go.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 18:33

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I have a massive sweet tooth haha 

wafflesnfalafel > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 18:57

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Keylime, (and one of those pastrami on ryes .)

Chariotoflove > wafflesnfalafel 01/02/2020 at 19:12

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I hope they use Lipitor in the dry rub. 

wafflesnfalafel > Chariotoflove 01/02/2020 at 19:16

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genius!

Chariotoflove > wafflesnfalafel 01/02/2020 at 19:30

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Survival. 

MotoArigato > Chariotoflove 01/03/2020 at 13:19

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Yes, as I recall is was near the circle in the main part of downtown. I did get a chance to walk the canal maybe a decade ago, all the way from the zoo to where it ended (at the time) by the USS Indianapolis monument. That, and the nature trail they added over by the Art Museum really spruced up the joint. lol My second fav place to eat there is Union Jack Pub in Broad Ripple. Damn fine pizza!

Chariotoflove > MotoArigato 01/03/2020 at 15:56

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That   used to be or is next to what used to be  the Cafe Espresso when I was in high school. All us bohemian wannabes and/or the guys who wanted to bang one hung out there on weekends. Broadripple was our hang out. 

MotoArigato > Chariotoflove 01/17/2020 at 14:48

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Oh yeah, I recall Broad Ripple being the artist/hippie district! I think we bought some hair dye at the little goth shop there too. Seems like a nice place to grow up.