IDK Delicatessen

IDK Delicatessen Specialty Sandwiches
International Cuisine
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02/15/2025

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

08/05/2024

Greetings to all:

Since I closed the IDK Deli my life is super boring, but I am reinventing myself as I continue to evolve. I am going to be 65 years old this month. In retrospect, my life has been filled with love, privileges, responsibilities, and adventures without destinations.

I life well lived that has been defined by the lessons learned by mistakes and failures. I am thankful for the privilege to reach this age. No regrets for my past mistakes as I made them with the understanding that they were my best choices.

I am struggling accepting the new limitations that my body has imposed on my mind; nevertheless, I am excited for the future ahead of me.

I ask you to look out for a literary work that will soon be released. I am planning to have a premiere event in Elko to sign hard copies and the work will be also available in several digital platforms including, but not limited, to Amazon and Kindle. I am certain that with your support, it will become a best seller.

Thank you

07/09/2024

July 8, 2024

Over 1600 children die every day around the world. They could have been the saviors of humanity, the doctors and nurses that cure rare diseases. The engineers of marvelous structures for the betterment of mankind. The presidents, prime ministers, and/or leaders that build peace instead of war.

You see, when a child is born is like an empty crystal-clear glass. They know nothing about nationality, race, language, flags, etc. They’re empty recipients and will hold whatever we put in them. We, as adults, will fill them (as we were filled by our own adults) with bigotry, the concept of nationality, love, hate, values, anger, happiness, etc. All children will become adults and fill other empty classes with whatever is in them.

On my travels I have encountered children that have learned how to lie, hate, steal in order to survive. Many are born in misery, not only economical but emotional and spiritual emptiness. They did not ask to be born but here they are. Many of these children are ill prepared, in every sense of the sentence, to face the world. Many of them leave home at an early age and go into the streets of the cities. They called it freedom. Freedom to do anything but no roof, nor food, and no love. They look for love in the wrong places. Often, they find a fountain of happiness and a mirage of false feelings. A partner that makes forget their solitude and hunger. They beg, sell themselves, steal, hurt others, and annihilate a once bright future. They call this freedom; I called it drugs. The mirage will fill, in many instances, the once, empty glass with a devastating potion that they will share with their children. The glass fills with rancor, frustration, and desolation. After all, they are free, and nobody can tell them what to do.

From an empty glass to a glass that is filled with what we put in it.
Imagine, now, that we fill this glass with the true meaning of freedom (privileges in exchange for responsibilities) that benefits the individual and his/her surroundings. It is up to us to be the master chefs of the substance used to fill the glasses parading in front of us. Fill them with hope, tenacity, happiness, trust, respect, and love. I am correcting myself, don’t just become a Master Chef, let’s become a Master Teacher and let's fill the glasses with wisdom, great knowledge, analytical thinking, be not just you, be your community.

I know that I am!

Good night.

07/09/2024

July 8, 2024


Over 1600 children die every day around the world. They could have been the saviors of humanity, the doctors and nurses that cure rare diseases. The engineers of marvelous structures for the betterment of mankind. The presidents, prime ministers, and/or leaders that build peace instead of war.

You see, when a child is born is like an empty crystal-clear glass. They know nothing about nationality, race, language, flags, etc. They’re empty recipients and will hold whatever we put in them. We, as adults, will fill them (as we were filled by our own adults) with bigotry, the concept of nationality, love, hate, values, anger, happiness, etc. All children will become adults and fill other empty classes with whatever is in them.

On my travels I have encountered children that have learned how to lie, hate, steal in order to survive. Many are born in misery, not only economical but emotional and spiritual emptiness. They did not ask to be born but here they are. Many of these children are ill prepared, in every sense of the sentence, to face the world. Many of them leave home at an early age and go into the streets of the cities. They called it freedom. Freedom to do anything but no roof, nor food, and no love. They look for love in the wrong places. Often, they find a fountain of happiness and a mirage of false feelings. A partner that makes forget their solitude and hunger. They beg, sell themselves, steal, hurt others, and annihilate a once bright future. They call this freedom; I called it drugs. The mirage will fill, in many instances, the once, empty glass with a devastating potion that they will share with their children. The glass fills with rancor, frustration, and desolation. After all, they are free, and nobody can tell them what to do.

From an empty glass to a glass that is filled with what we put in it.

Imagine, now, that we fill this glass with the true meaning of freedom (privileges in exchange for responsibilities) that benefits the individual and his/her surroundings. It is up to us to be the master chefs of the substance used to fill the glasses parading in front of us. Fill them with hope, tenacity, happiness, trust, respect, and love. I am correcting myself, don’t just become a Master Chef, let’s become a Master Teacher and let's fill the glasses with wisdom, great knowledge, analytical thinking, be not just you, be your community.

I know that I am!

Good night.

06/16/2024

Greetings to all.

A friend in Louisiana told me about an Anole Lizard, sneaking into her home. I decided that it was good to become a children's story. What do you think?
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The Lizard, Lulu, stared into the eyes of Ms. B, the little Cajun lady from the Pelican State and moss trees. Ms. B felt the coldest stare of her life. The big eyes over the long aristocratic nose gave her chills all the way to her bones. It felt like Lulu’s blood temperature was mixing with her own blood. Lulu was an uninvited guest at Ms. B house. She had decided to move into Ms. B’s home about a week ago. Like a war refugee, Lulu carried all of her precious possessions in an effort to escape the heat of the arriving Louisiana humid summer. The long winter was reaching its end.

Lulu found herself homeless when Ms. B’s neighbors had the pest control man spray deadly chemicals into every crevasse, including Lulu’s residence, in their home. Thank God that Lulu had built a chemical suit for an event like this. The smell was unbearable and if contact with the skin would occur, the agonizing pain would be endless.

Lulu had no choice but to move to Ms. B’s house. The journey was perilous as hungry predators, always looking down from above the sky, could bring death at any moment. Lulu got her few dishes, camouflage clothing, and like a desert rat began her dangerous journey to the promised land: Ms. B’s house.

Scanning for predators, Lulu took a quick run through the yard. Paco, the crow, quickly flew down and landed next to Lulu. The well camouflage reptile came to a sudden stop. Breathing slowly and without a blink, Lulu prayed for her life. Paco, less than an inch away, put his silver wired spectacles on, and froze. Moving only his eyes from left to right and up and down waiting for the slightest mistake to strike. He was savoring his delicious meal ahead. The waiting game had begun! Patience was the skill needed at this time. The one that could stay still longer in complete silence would win the contest. Paco’s eyes, ears, and nose were fully deployed into action. Lulu’s ability to adapt to her surroundings was the key to her survival.

Lulu, headphones on her ears, was ready for the long wait. Barely audible to her own sense of hearing, she listened an acoustic guitar melody by a famous Spanish guitar flea circus player that transported her to Granada. She thought that if life ended now, it would be on her own terms.

Suddenly, Paco’s beak stroked a hair away from her torso. Paco had decided to probe his surroundings as his patience was running out of steam. On the distance, the feline figure of Gato added to the Lulu’s dangerous situation if he decided to move towards this direction. Gato looked at Paco and screamed at him: “I am coming for lunch.” At that moment, Paco spread his wings and headed to the safety of the heavens. With a smile on his face and without moving an inch, Gato knew he was the king of the yard and walked away towards the opposite direction of Lulu’s hide away.

Lulu waited ten minutes before moving again to her new home. The gold entrance to her new place was finally in front of her. Now all she had to do was to wait for the old lady to open the door.

Later, that evening, a blue Honda drove under the carport and Ms. B, margarita in hand, headed towards the door. Lulu gasped at the size and cleanliness of the room in front of her. “Gosh”, she thought as the space was bigger than she ever imagined. The old lady turned around staring at her uninvited new roommate. Lulu quickly ran into a crevasse and hid away from her sight. Ms. B thought “not tonight, I’ll deal with you tomorrow” and headed to her bed.

Lulu spent the first night in her new home searching, finding, and settling in. The spot was well lit by a nearby lamp and a perfect temperature for a body that could not regulate its own temperature made it perfect. The only neighbor was a recently wed couple of cockroaches. Lulu was welcomed by them with the crumbs of bread. “No, you cannot place you bed there, is Ant expressway” said Flinn and Amelia in heavy German accent. “They will run over you. Nothing can stop them,” said Amelia. After a couple hours of work, Lulu’s home was habitable now. She rested her head and started her journey to dream land.

Swish, room room, knock knock, earthquake Lulu thought. “No, it’s crazy B trying to evict us. Y'll get used to it," said Flynn. “She will be crazy for couple days and eventually will stop,” said Amelia.

Greetings to all.I'm getting better and stronger each passing day. I feel better.I love to write. So, with your permissi...
06/03/2024

Greetings to all.
I'm getting better and stronger each passing day. I feel better.

I love to write. So, with your permission, I would love to post some of my most current work. I wrote this yesterday and I hope you enjoy it. Is at least something to do. If you like it, please share it with a friend.

Thank you!

June 2, 2024

A Mormon cricket, Zoey, did a last check up on his climbing gear. Ropes, check. Carabiners, check. Light tent, food, matches, and helmet, check. The 12 feet strait green wall was the challenge of a lifetime. I was seating on the outside porch cheering for his success. At 11:40 am, Zoey started the dangerous climb. Zoey’s first break took place about a foot from the leafy ground below. his big eyes scanned its surroundings looking for the perfect route to the top of the wall.

I was slowly zipping my coffee indulging the flavor of a far away land where the beans were carefully collected, by the hands of a peasant, for my delight. I only wish the farmer was here to witness the story unveiling in front of me.

Zoey’s transverse across the wall was smooth as silk. Every movement of his long legs and arms demonstrated the precision of a well-fit and trained climber with no fear of heights. However, my heartbeat was out of control. About 4 feet up from the ground below, Zoey must have a spectacular view of the small front yard of my home. But a mistake could be fatal for my little friend. I felt like grabbing it and placed it on the roof of the house. However, like every living creature he deserved the rewards of his hard work. Succeeding would provide him with the unexplainable satisfaction and feeling of personal growth. Failure, if he survives, will give him the experience and knowledge to try something different for a different outcome. My father used to tell me that in life we only succeed or learn, but never fail. Failure teaches us the best lessons of life. The challenge is not the give up but used the lesson learned and convert it into a remarkable success.

Zoeys’s climb was an adventure like no other he had experienced in the past. An outcrop ridge was about 6 inches from his destination. Upon arrival, he stopped and carefully measured the risk and outcome. I asked him: “now what. Do you need help?” His gigantic eyes look at me and he said: “I got this.” Zoey moved right and stopped. He extended his right arm lodging it in a small crevice. Then, left leg into another and a strong push and voila over the hump.

I clapped and cheered for his accomplishment. The top was only four inches away. Zoey sat on the cropping edge and took a look around savoring every second of his amazing adventure. After few seconds of rest, he reached his final destinatin. He took out of his backpack a long piece of green grass and a water canteen. Suddenly a large black bird landed next to him and without a word, ate him.

What a life well lived! Full of accomplishments. I finished my coffee cup wishing him well in the next life and grateful for providing nourishment to a bird with a story of his own.

04/25/2024

Greetings to all:

First and foremost, I wish to THANK ALL OF YOU for your concerns, best wishes, and support. All of you are the reason why I call this place my home. Thank you!

I am saddened as I had to close the IDK Deli permanently because the turn of events that have changed my life. For some reason, perhaps based upon experience, I was under the impression that the progression of time in the human body was always gradual. The reality is gradual for some and a brusque change for others. Of course, I am part of the latter ones.

It is 180 degrees turn but knowing myself, I will learn how to walk backwards as I continue to move forward. I have lived a healthy lifestyle for my entire life. Exercising, eating the foods that I thought they were healthy, avoiding stress, positive attitude, and avoiding drugs detrimental to my health. However, a combination of factors that include, but are not limited to the preservatives in our food supply, genetics, not changing my eating habits gradually as I grew older, and the inexorable passage of time are the culprits of my decay.

I am super happy and ready for whatever comes my way. Life has been and continues to be good for me. Laughter is always my companion, love is all around me, and my cognitive abilities remain at their highest level. Days are different and unpredictable now. Some are better that others and I feel in good spirits. I feel a bit frustrated, at times, for not being active as before but like I said every day is different.

Today, I feel fantastic. I took a walk around the block during the drizzle that is blessing our city. The solitary crow was screaming of happiness, I supposed. The birds were tuning their voices for the afternoon concert while keeping an eye on the playful squirrel below them. A magnificent moment created just for me.

I feel a bit tired but good as I see the beginning of a new stage in my life. Realizing the final journey is near and could take place any time is exciting and fascinating. Please don’t misunderstand me. I am glad to still be here.

I look forward to seeing you around and hope we share a smile with each other. Take care.

04/01/2024

Good evening, everyone.

First, I wish to apologize for the lack of communication and for closing the IDK Deli for the last couple days.

I have been feeling good but very tired. Tuesday morning, I woke up on the floor of my room surrounded by EMTs. My blood glucose dropped to deadly levels. The glucometers were not able to read it, it is possible that they reached zero.

I was fed intravenously with glucose until it reached a number below 16. I was told that I am lucky to be alive. Tests are being done to determine the causes since I did not feel any symptoms at all. I am not afraid but concerned that I didn’t feel anything. I remember going to sleep on Monday and my glucose was 113. I didn’t even take insulin. I felt tired and I went to sleep around 9:30 pm. Doña Manuela called me around 8:15 am on Monday but I didn’t answer my phone. She called my housemate and ask for me. They knocked on my room door to no avail. They open the door, they found me on the floor unconscious . EMTs responded and literally save my life. I am fgrateful for everything they do.

I need to take it easy, and Doña Manuela doesn’t want to take over. Therefore, we are closing the Deli.

I wish to thank you all of you for your patronage and support. I will miss your smiles that always brighten up my day. Thank you.

I will remain in Elko for a bit as I feel at home.

Thank you for the journey.

Good afternoon to all...A bit busy this morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your patronage and support. We coul...
03/23/2024

Good afternoon to all...

A bit busy this morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your patronage and support. We could not exist without you.

Cooler and overcast day but a gift of the creator for all to enjoy if we listen, see, taste, smell, and touch all around us. Up in the sky a flock of ducks followed its leader in a perfect V-shape formation quacking their beautiful songs. The smell of the blooming sage takes away my breath as I take a moment to eat a spinach omelet complemented by a hot Cafe de Olla. My jacket surrounds my body with its never-ending embrace.

I think how lucky I am for the privilege to see another passing day.

We wish you the gift of self-discovery, peace, and a weekend full of loved ones who sing to yor soul and spirit. Have a priceless weekend.

Thank you!

Good Morning to all:Every Saturday, we serve Pupusas from Sonsonate, El Salvador.Honor us with your presence for a diffe...
03/23/2024

Good Morning to all:

Every Saturday, we serve Pupusas from Sonsonate, El Salvador.

Honor us with your presence for a different dining experience!

Thank you!

Good morning to all...Days like today are a gift for all of us. I kind of remember a legend amongts the nomads of the Sa...
03/22/2024

Good morning to all...

Days like today are a gift for all of us.

I kind of remember a legend amongts the nomads of the Sahara Desert that described the first genesis of a day. The first morning took place when the father of all life decided to take a walk in the darkness of creation. He realized that the beauty of the dark sky needed a way for his children (mankind) to see further that his nose. He went home and spoke with his wife. She agreed and became the moon of the sky. He yearned for his wife as she gave light to his children in the endless heavens. He spoke to his wife, whom also yearn his absence. Then, they decided to end their solitude and joined her in the heavens to become the sun. Ever since, there is day and night.

I could be missing details of the legend...sorry.

The IDK Deli is serving a Gulf Coast Fish Burger for lunch today. This dish is served from Texas all the way To Florida. Ours has the succulent touch of Doña Manuela.

Honor us with your presence.

Thank you.

this morning was overcast but somewhere above the clouds was a bright sunshine. as the clouds moved on, the day became b...
03/21/2024

this morning was overcast but somewhere above the clouds was a bright sunshine. as the clouds moved on, the day became brighter and warmer. One of the daily lessons learned.

I wish to thank you for your patronage and support. You definitely brighten up our day with the honor of your presence.

Tomorrow, the IDK Deli is serving Huichol Fish from Northwest Mexico and Southwest United States. Exquisite!!

Thank you☀️

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975 Terminal Way
Elko, NV
89801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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