The Deli Dish

  • Ari's Favorites

    Wonderful Askinosie Chocolate from the Philippines

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Shawn Askinosie’s awesome work with cacao from Asia Earlier this month, my good friend, former attorney, author, and world-class chocolate maker, Shawn Askinosie made his … Continued

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    Ecuador Chocolate from Askinosie

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Good guy, Good Profit, great chocolate Late last week, I got the first in what turned out to be a series of emails from someone who … Continued

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    Gingerbread Bar From Askinosie

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A taste of Christmas, past and present When I think of places where the visioning work has been put most powerfully to work in the world, … Continued

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    Askinosie Dark Chocolate Bar

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews 70% Barrel-Aged Askinosie Dark Chocolate Bar It is not all that surprising to realize that so many people in the greater Zingerman’s ecosystem—suppliers and customers—are also, … Continued

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    The Zeke Bar from Askinosie Chocolate

      Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A man who will help lead the fight against the pandemic puts his signature on an amazing dark chocolate When I first wrote about my … Continued

  • Next Door Café

    Breakfast at Zingerman’s Next Door Cafe

    Since 1991, The Next Door Café has been abuzz every morning with a bounty of breakfast and beverage options that have earned us quite the collection of early bird regulars. … Continued

  • Chocolate News & Notes

    Valentine’s Day Chocolate News and Notes 2023

    Jennie’s Valentine’s Day Picks by Jennie B, Zingerman’s Chocolate Specialist Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14th. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one, or just treating yourself, the Deli has … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Wild Bolivian Chocolate from Fruition

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Wild cacao beans from Bolivia make for a marvelous chocolate bar The story of chocolate has most certainly changed a lot over the last forty years. … Continued

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    Kintamani Bali Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Great balance & beautiful flavor from this small South-Asian island Bali is probably not the first place you think of when single-origin coffees come to mind. … Continued

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    Mancini Pasta from the Marche Region

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A farmstead artisan pasta from Italy’s east coast Artisan pasta has long been one of the greatest contributors to the quality of my culinary life. The … Continued

Deli Dining

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  • Kiddos playing in Zingerman's Deli play area in front of an underwater mural About Us

    Meals For Kids At The Deli!

    At Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Ann Arbor we’re not just a kid friendly restaurant, we’re a kid focused one. Here’s our guide to eating meals with kids!

  • Recipes

    The Deli’s Recipe for Noodle Kugel

    Often included as a part of an abundant Rosh Hashanah feast, our Noodle Kugel is a year-round favorite. The recipe is a Deli classic—Ari got it from his grandmother, and … Continued

  • Deli Dining

    The #422: Eddie’s Big Deal Corned Beef Hash

    “A hearty plate of housemade corned beef hash served with buttered rye toast and Zingerman’s own spicy ketchup.” That’s it. A diminutive description that might not immediately suggest what a … Continued

  • Jewish Specialties

    Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year

    Celebrating the High Holiday with Special Dishes A clean slate, a fresh start. There’s no time like the New Year for a healthy dose of optimism. Rosh Hashanah, known as … Continued

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    Flourless Chocolate Orange Passover Torte

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The classic Zingerman’s dessert for the holiday or any day This terrific dark chocolate torte has been part of our Passover offerings in the ZCoB … Continued

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    Consider the Matzo Ball

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A prerequisite at many American Ashkenazi Passover meals For many Americans, April is the start of baseball season. For many American Jews, it’s also the … Continued

  • Favorite Producers

    Introducing Frantoio Grove Olive Oil

    Something very special is taking place in San Martin, California. In an olive orchard called Frantoio Grove there is a team of dedicated farmers hand-picking olives and creating incredible, sustainable … Continued

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    Lemon Sponge Cake at the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Light, delicious, and made without wheat Over the course of the coming eight days of Passover, the Bakehouse’s lovely Lemon Sponge Cake will be gracing … Continued

Jewish Specialties

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  • Ari's Favorites

    Flourless Chocolate Orange Passover Torte

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The classic Zingerman’s dessert for the holiday or any day This terrific dark chocolate torte has been part of our Passover offerings in the ZCoB … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Consider the Matzo Ball

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A prerequisite at many American Ashkenazi Passover meals For many Americans, April is the start of baseball season. For many American Jews, it’s also the … Continued

  • Recipes

    The Deli’s Recipe for Noodle Kugel

    Often included as a part of an abundant Rosh Hashanah feast, our Noodle Kugel is a year-round favorite. The recipe is a Deli classic—Ari got it from his grandmother, and … Continued

  • Jewish Specialties

    Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year

    Celebrating the High Holiday with Special Dishes A clean slate, a fresh start. There’s no time like the New Year for a healthy dose of optimism. Rosh Hashanah, known as … Continued

Next Door Café

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  • Next Door Café

    Breakfast at Zingerman’s Next Door Cafe

    Since 1991, The Next Door Café has been abuzz every morning with a bounty of breakfast and beverage options that have earned us quite the collection of early bird regulars. … 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

  • Chocolate News & Notes

    Valentine’s Day Chocolate News and Notes 2023

    Jennie’s Valentine’s Day Picks by Jennie B, Zingerman’s Chocolate Specialist Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14th. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one, or just treating yourself, the Deli has … Continued

  • Ari's Favorites

    Askinosie Dark Chocolate Bar

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews 70% Barrel-Aged Askinosie Dark Chocolate Bar It is not all that surprising to realize that so many people in the greater Zingerman’s ecosystem—suppliers and customers—are also, … Continued

Recipes

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    Patience Gray’s Preferred Breakfast

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Fresh ricotta, plum jam, and Paesano bread Patience Gray said, “The best food writing should inspire you, either to be more adventurous, or more critical, … Continued

  • Recipes

    Fennel & Orange Cake

    This recipe for Fennel & Orange Cake comes from Evangelia of Daphnis & Chloe Herbs! This bright and citrusy cake is the perfect way to end a meal or enjoy … Continued

  • Recipes

    Fennel and Chili Cauliflower Salad

    This recipe for Fennel & Chili Cauliflower salad comes from Evangelia of Daphnis & Chloe Herbs! Serve this vegetarian recipe hot, as a side dish or as an entrée. Serves … Continued

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    Making Patatas a la Riojana at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Terrific potato and chorizo stew in the style of northern Spain This classic dish is one of my favorite ways to use it. It’s easy … Continued