Comments on: Toronto’s Smoked Meat Duel is Imminent

By: Marilla

Marilla — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:47:28 +0000

Dammit! Going to be out of town for visitor’s day at my kid’s camp. Would have LOVED to have gone to this. Go Zane!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:43:36 +0000

How can you have an old fashioned duel for smoked meat supremacy without Centre Street Deli?

By: Chester Pape

Chester Pape — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:21:40 +0000

Anybody wanna make any side bets on whether Caplansky’s runs out of meat before the event starts?

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:56:07 +0000

Could not agree more, Steve–Centre Street blows them both away. Mmmmm.

By: RC

RC — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:51:00 +0000

Clearly the poster who claimed that Centre Street Deli “smoked meat” should be part of this competition knows nothing about real smoked meat. Centre Street might be an institution for those further north, or for those whose parents grew up in Montreal (Snowdon Deli is also crap, by the way) That factory “smoked” meat doesn’t hold a candle to the real stuff. It doesn’t even resemble to cut of meat it started out as. Gross!

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By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:40:20 +0000

This sounds too good to miss. Even as a vegetarian…

By: Markyu Mark

Markyu Mark — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:37:15 +0000

Caplansky’s woms hands down. They deserved to win, but the event was atrociously organized. The Stockyards ran out after selling tickets and having people wait for nothing in the sun and Goldin’s line is so long you could die of heat stroke. Great idea burt poorly executed I’m afraid.

By: Marky Mark

Marky Mark — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:34:07 +0000

This was a great idea that didn’t quite work out. Caplansky’s was fabulous but of the other two one had already run out by the time we got to the front of their line (although they said more might be coming by 4 or so) and the third had a really long and slow moving line in the hot sun.

By: maughln

maughln — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:25:27 +0000

Great event. But Caplanski’s won? Really?
I loved all three contestants, but would place Zane and crew last. Was there to support Goldin’s but was won over by the Stockyards, can’t wait for my next visit.

By: Marc Bernstein

Marc Bernstein — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:42:30 +0000

I grew up with the original Switzers,Sam Shopsowitz, Benny’s Bagel,United Bakers-I have been to Zane Caplansky’s super-fantastic deli 4 times-it is the best. The smoked meat sandwiches are fatty, a delight to the senses and palate. Fries are out of this world. Zane’s desserts are a treat on their own,and a perfect finish to a great meal-lunch,breakfast,brunch or dinner. Hot tongue on rye, (the pickled kind,which is rare) great rye bread, a fantastic + huge,absolutely wonderful and joyous smoked fatty meat sandwich,generously piled on high-great mustard, service is warm and so welcoming.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:52:48 +0000

I’m writing as a representative of The Stop, which organized this event. First I want to say a big thank you to everyone who came out the the First Annual Deli Duel. As you know, the event was even more popular than we expected, which resulted in delis running out of meat. We learned a lot in this first year and appreciate your feedback which will help us run an even better event next year. Hope to see you there!

By: Hello hello

Hello hello — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:23:54 +0000

I was there yesterday. I thought the event was fun and delicious - the sunshine was amazing, the food was great and the crowd in a great mood. I’m glad the Stop could have such crowds and obviously make more money. When the beer and meat ran out they got more. It just gave us more time to chat with our neighbours. The Lemonade never ran out!

For me Stockyards was the winner hands down. Goldin’s was too fatty and Caplansky’s was a little bland. But all in all, I was happy to fork over some cash and enjoy the event!

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