Zane Caplansky, Deli King/Mustard Maven

Zane Caplansky from Caplansky’s Delicatessen talks about the titans of Jewish Deli [Yitz’s, Centre Street Deli, Pancer's, Shopsy’s, Switzer’s], his origins at the Monarch Tavern [T.O.’s first pop-up], the role of Thunderin’ Thelma [T.O.’s first modern day food truck], opening his eponymous restaurant on College St, collecting Geddy Lee’s email address & naming a meal after him, why Adam Sandler couldn’t resist bussing tables, the legacy of the Caplan name in local/provincial/national politics, reverse assimilating by changing his name BACK to Caplansky, the importance of [past podcast guest] David Sax’s  encouragement, the power of reading ‘What Colour is Your Parachute?,’ how MUSTARD became his passion, and why these days it’s perfectly OK to Jew It Up!

For everything Zane, please visit Caplansky’s Delicatessen at www.caplanskys.com

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