The Deli Dish

Author: Judah Greenberg

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  • Ari's Favorites

    Rhubarb Pie from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A sure sign that summer is in full swing! As we roll into summer, we’ve hit that wonderful—if all too brief—window when we have enough local … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Noor Fès Olive Oil from Morocco

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Delicate and delicious new oil at the Deli If you’re looking for a lovely new olive oil to enhance the quality of your cooking and eating, … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Kenya Kiawamururu Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A lovely Roaster’s Pick for the summer months I’ve been waiting many months for this coffee to hit our counters. While I’m big on Brazilian brew, … Continued

  • Favorite Producers

    Introducing Nueske’s

    Five Generations of Makin’ Bacon Founder Robert Nueske’s grandparents (Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Nueske) came to the small town of Wittenberg, Wisconsin from Prussia in 1882. Shortly thereafter, Wilhelm started to … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Oven-Roasting Asparagus

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A marvelous, easy-to-make meal As we enter the final days of the Ann Arbor asparagus season, it seemed a good time to advocate one of my … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Hungarian Paprika from the Hodi Family

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A new arrival in Ann Arbor from the south of Hungary I’m excited to say that, after many months of waiting (pandemic-induced ordering issues, etc.), we’ve … Continued

  • Recipes

    Rhubarb-Ade Recipe

    When the temperatures start to rise, we love a sip of something thirst-quenching. And while we wouldn’t turn down a good glass of lemonade, we’re especially partial to a refreshing … Continued

  • About Us

    Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Mural

    If you’ve visited us at the Next Door Café recently, you’ve almost certainly seen our mural. Given that it appears in every single customer-facing area of the Café, it’s hard … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Chestnut Honey and Parmigiano Reggiano

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews One of my favorite desserts! The Irish theologian John O’Donohue wrote, “The earth is full of thresholds where beauty awaits the wonder of our gaze.” This … Continued

  • Meet the Deli Detail

    Meet the Deli Detail: Kelsie Vert

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is our HR Generalist, Kelsie Vert! MEET KELSIE VERT Kelsie grew up in Brownstown, MI, only … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Radish and Harissa Salad to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Spicy summer salad you can put together in a matter of 10 minutes One of my favorite spring vegetables, there’s little so tasty as a fresh, … Continued