The Deli Dish
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Deli Counter
Liptauer Cheese from Zingerman’s Creamery
Liptauer cheese is basically the Hungarian version of pimento cheese—a delicious cheese spread with peppers. It’s slightly spicy and super delicious!
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Ari's Favorites
Beigli from the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Excellent pastry in the style of Budapest Over the last 10 years or so, these wonderful Walnut Beigli (pronounced “bay-glee”) have become one of our … Continued
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Mézes Kremes Torta from the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Incredible caramelized honey cream cake One of Budapest’s best-loved treats is rarely seen outside its cream-and-pastry-loving homeland! Happily, thanks to the passion, skill, and dedication of … Continued
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Baked Goods & Sweets
Hungarian Pastry at the Bakehouse
With several trips to Hungary and over a decade of hard work in their professional kitchens, our baking pals at Zingerman’s Bakehouse have been recreating many Hungarian delicacies since 2011. … Continued
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About Us
Taste then Travel with Zingerman’s Food Tours
Fly to the Sources of our Favorite Foods If you shop here at the Deli, you likely already know that Zingerman’s sources the best food in the world and brings … Continued
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Potato Bacon Rétes at the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Flaky, filled Hungarian pastry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner The Bakehouse’s work with Hungarian foods has been, for me, one of the most inspiring stories … Continued
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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
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Tokaji Cream Cake from the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A modern pairing of traditional Hungarian sweet wine and pastry One of the richest, creamiest, lightest, and most unusual of the many great Hungarian baked goods … Continued
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Cabbage & Goose Fat Rétes at the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Super tasty, traditional Hungarian savory strudel served up May 5-7 Cabbage Rétes (the middle one pictured) is a favorite Hungarian flavor we discovered during our time … Continued
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Pogácsa from the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A classic Hungarian “biscuit” for breakfast, lunch or dinner Although aficionados have been enjoying them for years now, the Pogácsa (pronounced “poh-gotcha”) at the Bakehouse seem … Continued
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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
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Deli Counter
Things You Never Knew About Sardines
Everybody knows something about these delicious little fish, but we’re confident that we’ve got plenty of new info on sardines in here for you.
Deli Dining
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Heirloom Citrus Salad at the Deli
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A great way to brighten up your winter dining! Sometimes things that seem super simple turn out to take a long time to make … Continued
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About Us
Zingerman’s Pickles: Kind of a Big Dill
Pickles are a perfect companion to any deli sandwich, but also a stellar snack on their own. So it only makes sense that we take our pickles seriously! Any pickle … Continued
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About Us
The Corned Beef that Built Zingerman’s Deli
A Staple of Our All-Time Most-Popular Sandwich Every week, we sell thousands of pounds of Zingerman’s Corned Beef—piled high on sandwiches and sliced for guests to bring home. It’s arguably … Continued
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About Us
Meet the Reubens
An All-Star Lineup of 8 Stellar Sandwiches The Story of an Iconic Sandwich Who Came Up with the Reuben? That’s a good question! And not one that we have a … Continued
Grocery
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Favorite Producers
Everything You Need to Know About Beans
A Zingerman’s Deli Guide for Legume Lovers We’re bonafide bean fiends, so we’re sharing everything you need to know about them. Join us for a few bean basics, what makes … Continued
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Vella Dry Jack Cheese from Sonoma
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An exceptional American original To my taste, Dry Jack is probably the greatest of all American cheeses. Historically, texturally, and flavorfully, it’s a one-of-a-kind … Continued
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Kickin’ Calabrian Chile Flakes from Northern California
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Perfect for pizza, super on salad, piquant on pasta! If you like spice, if you regularly partake of those red chile flakes every time … Continued
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Corgi Cookies for the 10th Annual Jelly Bean Jump Up Fundraiser
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The cutest cookies in the county raise funds for SafeHouse Center In the context of the impending decision (whether made real or not) to … Continued
Jewish Specialties
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Bumble Honey Cake from the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A sweet Jewish New Year’s tradition One of the highlights of the Rosh Hashanah season has just hit Bakeshop shelves. Bumble Honey Cake is back! And, … 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
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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
Next Door Café
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Mézes Kremes Torta from the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Incredible caramelized honey cream cake One of Budapest’s best-loved treats is rarely seen outside its cream-and-pastry-loving homeland! Happily, thanks to the passion, skill, and dedication of … Continued
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Wild Blueberry Buckle From the Bakehouse
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A long-standing classic returns for a special appearance this summer! I can’t recall when we started making Blueberry Buckle, but it’s been a classic and a … Continued
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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
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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
Recipes
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Ari's Favorites
Fennel Salad with Orange and Anchovies
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A wonderful winter salad you can make at home in a matter of minutes I returned from a recent trip to San Francisco feeling energized, with … Continued
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Eggs Basted in Butter
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Breakfast to make at home in honor of Nikki Giovanni In a sense, eggs summed up many of the themes of Nikki Giovanni’s life. Her impatience … Continued
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From the Deli Kitchen
Deli Pot Pies: The 6 Flavor Line-up
Try all six delicious flavors of our Deli Pot Pies! Winter brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, and also Pot Pies at Zingerman’s Deli! the Deli’s pot pies are handmade … Continued
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A Special Bake of King Cake
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A taste of Christmas tradition to celebrate Epiphany A special seasonal appearance of one of the more quietly compelling offerings from the Bakehouse. King Cake will … Continued