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Deli Counter August 30, 2020

Bacon Lovers, Meet the Bacon Makers

  Bacon nirvana is within reach for bacon lovers. Zingerman’s Delicatessen knows all the best bacon makers and has curated a selection of the best bacon in the world. Not all bacon is created equal. As Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s co-founder said in Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon “Like most traditional foods, there really isn’t all […]
Deli Counter August 30, 2020

How to Cook Bacon
Recipes to Try

Recipe: Bacon Fat Mayonnaise
Next Door Café

Fresh Pastries from Zingerman’s Bakehouse
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Deli Dining

March 17, 2020

Why Our Sandwich Costs What It Does

We agreed we would always make the best sandwiches we could possibly make. Here’s why a sandwich costs what it costs at Zingerman’s Deli!
Deli Dining

December 10, 2019

5 Holiday Party Planning Tips from Zingerman’s Greyline

Read on for some tips from event planning professionals from Zingerman’s Greyline that can be applied to everything from organizing a holiday banquet for your professional organization to planning your office’s holiday party!

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September 11, 2020

Introducing Butcher’s Monthly

Zingerman’s Deli Ann Arbor and Marrow Detroit meat halfway Detroit’s neighborhood butcher is bringing their best to us in Ann Arbor, with the new Butcher’s Monthly at Zingerman’s Deli. This monthly meat subscription is powered by a partnership with Marrow, a knowledgeable source for good meat from trusted farms, including aged hand-cut steaks and chops, […]
Deli Counter

September 9, 2020

Types Of Bacon: Not All Types of Bacon Are The Same

  Not all types of bacon are the same. There are different cuts of pork, preparations and processes that create a whole spectrum of bacons. Here’s a handy guide, from the common to the all-but-lost, excerpted from Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon by Ari Weinzweig. Bacon: Over here in the U.S., cured and usually—though not […]
Pantry Staples

September 2, 2020

Paella at Zingerman’s Fiesta de España

Once a year, we offer three flavorful versions of paella on our patio plus other Spanish treats! Learn more about this Spanish dish and see recipes.
Deli Counter

August 30, 2020

Bacon Lovers, Meet the Bacon Makers

  Bacon nirvana is within reach for bacon lovers. Zingerman’s Delicatessen knows all the best bacon makers and has curated a selection of the best bacon in the world. Not all bacon is created equal. As Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s co-founder said in Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon “Like most traditional foods, there really isn’t all […]

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Jewish Specialties

November 7, 2019

Two Recipes For Traditional Jewish Treats

You may not have a Bubbe to whip up these sweet treats, but we can teach you how to make them like we do at Zingerman’s Delicatessen!

Jewish Specialties

October 10, 2019

Latkes, Golden Fried Potato Pancakes

Crispy potato latkes for Hanukkah, or to satisfy your next potato pancake craving! Learn about the history of latkes and those we make at the Deli.
Bread Box

July 30, 2015

A Guide to Getting Good Rye Bread

Looking for a good loaf of rye bread? Let us help you narrow your search! Based on everything we’ve learned, here’s what goes into a good Jewish rye bread.

Next Door Café

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Next Door Café

August 30, 2020

Fresh Pastries from Zingerman’s Bakehouse

  Looking for a sweet treat, baked with artistry, love and intention?  Next time you’re at Zingerman’s Next Door Café, we invite you to treat yourself to some fresh pastries–something decadent, delicious and expertly crafted from Zingerman’s Bakehouse. The Bakehouse’s sourcing practices, combined with its artisanal approach, set the Bakehouse and Next Door Café’s pastry […]
Next Door Café

January 21, 2020

Confections Are Sweet Craftsmanship

At Zingerman’s Next Door Café, the sweet universe of handcrafted candy bars, truffles, toffees, lollipops, gelées and caramels are all quality confections. See our favorites and learn more about what makes a confection!
Specials

December 18, 2019

Just In For the Holidays: A Foodie’s Guide

Read on for a preview of our special holiday exclusives. These much-anticipated items arrive every year, just in time for the gift-giving season. You might even cross a few people off of your gift list, or maybe you’ll find a treat for yourself!
Next Door Café

December 5, 2019

Curated Chocolate at Zingerman’s Next Door Café

Need a sweet treat? Zingerman’s Next Door Cafe’s chocolate corner covers the full spectrum of all things cacao, covering everything from traditional to avant-garde.

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Deli Counter

August 30, 2020

How to Cook Bacon

  Whether you’re eating bacon on its own, or if you’re using it as an ingredient in a larger recipe, there are many ways to cook it. You’ll achieve slightly different outcomes in bacon texture and flavor depending on which method you choose. It’s good to familiarize yourself with all of the cooking methods available […]
Recipes to Try

August 30, 2020

Recipe: Bacon Fat Mayonnaise

By Ari Weinzweig When Jim Reische (pronounced “Reesh,” as in “sheesh”) was suggested as someone who’d be ideal to edit this book I can’t say I was thinking much about recipes. For me, editing was more about good grammar, communication skills and the ability to deliver constructive criticism in ways that I could hear it […]
Pantry Staples

August 24, 2020

Pasta Cooking Tips

  Follow these pasta cooking tips from Mo, our partner at Zingerman’s Mail Order and fellow pasta importer, and you’ll be sure to have the best tasting pasta! SALT Salt the water heavily as soon as the water starts boiling. “Salty like the sea,” says Signora Passalacqua, the mother of my Sicilian friend Gioacchino. Salty […]
Main Dishes

February 27, 2020

Braised Vegetable Stew with Panch Phoran Recipe

Panch Phoran means “five spices” in Bengali and is probably the single most used spice blend in all of India. Try it in this braised vegetable stew recipe!