Monthly Archives: November 2008

TweetI’m very sorry to report that due to overwhelming demand, Caplansky’s dive bar deli will be closed until Thursday Nov 27.  Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and know that it hurts me more than you … Continue reading →

TweetJ.D. sent me this link this morning… http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_delis_in_toronto/

TweetWe didn’t run out at all today.  In fact it was a perfect day with new faces, regulars, alte kakers and their little ones too.  I love the families who come.  Such warmth. And so odd for a place like … Continue reading →

TweetI’m finding out that success brings its own challenges.  Yesterday, Canada’s top food writer, the Globe and Mail’s Joanne Kates wrote a wonderful review of our little place and as a result we will run out of meat later today. … Continue reading →

TweetYesterday I went to work with the weight of the world on my shoulders and guess what happened? My back seized up.  In my life I’ve never felt pain like this.  I made it home and into bed but despite my best … Continue reading →

TweetOkay.  Hate me if you will: we have to close on Wednesday in order for the meat to cure enough.  Yes, I’ve doubled up on my supply and yes I’m working double time just to keep up but you’re making … Continue reading →

TweetI just want to give a shout out to the fine folks at Cookshack.  My new (used) smoker arrived on Thursday and its been running constantly ever since.  Hopefully this is the end of running out and disappointing people.   … Continue reading →