The Deli Dish

  • Epices de Cru Pork Roast with Mulling Spices

    Mulling Spices from Épices de Cru

    Mulling Spices add a delicate perfume that makes this pork roast dish irresistibly fragrant. From our friends at Épices de Cru.

  • Staff BBQ Spices from Épices de Cru

    Get Your BBQ On! While the name may sound a bit innocuous, don’t be fooled—this stuff has 22 different herbs and spices.

  • Epices de Cru Trinidad Curry mix spread out on a white background

    Trinidad Curry by Épices de Cru

    Calypso music, like this curry mix, and so much of Trinidadian culture, is a blend of various “imports” adjusted and added to become distinctly Trinidadian.

  • Épices de Cru: Cassia versus Cinnamon

    Does True Cinnamon Exist? If cassia and cinnamon were running for president, we could frame this as a debate. However, good cooks don’t need to choose—they can and do use … Continued

  • Épices Andalouses at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A classic spice blend of Andalucía to add to soups, salads, and sauces If you’re looking for a way to take almost any dish to … Continued

  • Indian Cloves at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An easy way to add exceptional flavor to your cooking and baking Épices de Cru’s Indian cloves have been one of the biggest culinary eye-openers … Continued

  • East Coast Spice Blend at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Or find it on the East Coast Fries at the Roadhouse! Épices de Cru’s East Coast Spice Blend is really quite a spice-world lineup—celery seed, Indian … Continued

  • Detroit Street Seeded Sourdough

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Sensational seeded sourdough We’ve been making the “Better than San Francisco Sourdough” bread for nearly 30 years now. September will mark the beginning of its fourth … Continued

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Tessie Ives-Wilson

    Meet the Deli Detail: We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Tessie Ives-Wilson, tastings and events coordinator The Early Years Tessie Ives … Continued

  • Zingerman's Veruca Chocolate Gelt on a plate

    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!

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

    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!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Jewish Specialties

  • 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

  • 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

  • Flodni at The Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The traditional Jewish pastry that’s made its way into Hungarian hearts While very few people in the U.S. will have heard of flodni, in Budapest their acclaim … Continued

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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