The Deli Dish

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Zingerman's Illustration of three blue sardines

    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.

  • Tunisian Pimento Cheese Recipe

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Handmade Tunisian Harissa combined with handcrafted Creamery Cream Cheese Fifteen years or so ago, we did a T-shirt at the Roadhouse to promote our then-new Pimento … Continued

  • Apple Rétes Made with Rare “Transparent Apples”

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Special Hungarian Apple “strudel” from the Bakehouse In Hungary, what Germans and Austrians call strudel is known as “rétes” (pronounced “ray-TESH”). If you go to Hungary, … Continued

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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