The Deli Dish

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  • A photo of a bottle of Luretík olive oil. Ari's Favorites

    Luretík Olive Oil at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A great new oil from the Central Coast of California Here’s a classic—and tasty—case where a strongly held point of view, a vivid vision of the … Continued

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    Rozendal Wine Vinegars

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews 12-year-old biodynamic masterpieces from South Africa The Rozendal wine vinegars are, to my taste, some of the most wonderful products we sell—and they’re on special all … Continued

  • An illustration of a La Vecchia Dispensa Rosé Condiment. Ari's Favorites

    Rosé Wine Vinegar from Modena

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The Tintori family expands its legacy beyond balsamic If you buy balsamic at the Deli or on Mail Order, the odds are high you’ve already sampled … Continued

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    Spring Green Your Pantry

    Officially, Earth Day might be April 22, but in many ways, we celebrate Earth Day every day, from championing reusable containers to our earth-friendly expansion to choosing to work with … Continued

  • A photo of a jar of Kama Za'atar. Ari's Favorites

    Incredible Kamā Za’atar from Jordan

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Don’t miss this exceptional spice blend on the Deli’s shelves My first experience with za’atar was when I visited Jerusalem for the first time, back when … Continued

  • A photo of Frantoio Grove's Olio Nuovo, with a label featuring an illustration of two blackbirds. Ari's Favorites

    2025 Frantoio Grove Olio Nuovo

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Regenerative, rhapsodic, and really delicious! While winter is not a great time of year here for fresh produce here in Ann Arbor, this is the … Continued

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    Balsamic Vinegar: A Buying Guide

    Ever wandered around the Deli and wondered what food could possibly be so valuable that it would be locked inside that little glassed off section of shelving near the olive … Continued

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    Introducing The Matzo Project

    Matzo worth updating a classic recipe for It’s true, a few years ago, we were so blown away by the taste, quality, and values of The Matzo Project matzo, that … Continued

  • A photo of a bag of Ziba Sweet Apricot Kernels. Ari's Favorites

    Ziba Dried Apricot Kernels from Afghanistan

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An amazing old-fashioned food from the women-focused firm in Kabul While writing about apricots as a metaphor for good things to come, I was reminded to pick up … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a spread of different Miss Can tinned fish plated with different accompaniments, alongside a serving board of crusty bread. Favorite Producers

    Introducing Miss Can

    Who is Miss Can, Anyway?  Like the Deli, Miss Can is a business steeped in tradition. Their beginnings can be traced all the way back to 1911 when two canning … Continued

  • A photo of a jar of Mieli Thun Italian Sunflower Honey. Ari's Favorites

    Superb Sunflower Honey from Italy

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The Magical Honeys of Mieli Thun In the final weeks of fall 2011, Michael Dickman (who will lead an already nearly sold-out two-hour poetry workshop … Continued