The Deli Dish

  • Pignoli Cookies

    Pignoli Cookies from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Big flavor, no flour—great for gluten-free eating, Easter, Passover or just… because you like good food! Nina’s ’Nolis are named for one of our longtime Bakehouse … Continued

  • A photo of a box of Summerdown Dark Chocolate Peppermint Creams. The box is minty green.

    Summerdown Peppermint Creams from England

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Make some space for these special peppermint chocolates If you like the combination of mint and chocolate as much as I do, you may want … Continued

  • A portrait photo of Maddie next to the espresso machine inside the Next Door Cafe.

    Meet the Deli Detail: Maddie Allen

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Next Door’s Lead Barista, Maddie Allen! Meet Maddie Maddie is an A2 townie, growing up … Continued

  • stollen

    Zingerman’s Bakehouse Stollen

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A 2026 Holiday-Season Hit at Mail Order This time of year, a lot of Americans are watching the college football rankings to see who falls where … Continued

  • A photo of a bottle of Meadowland's Oregon Blackbird Syrup. The label features an illustration of blackberry vines and a blackbird.

    Spiced Sangria Spritz

    This recipe comes to us from Specialty Foods Monger and Spritzer Sample Extraordinaire, Daniel Berman! His secret to any spritz is 2 parts sweet, 1 part sour, and a dash … Continued

  • A photo of Daniel standing in front of the vinegar shelves in the Specialty Foods department.

    Meet the Deli Detail: Daniel Berman

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Specialty Foods Monger, Daniel Berman! Meet Daniel Daniel has moved around quite a bit throughout … Continued

  • A photo of a red mug full of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with a tin of the Next Door Cafe's Hot Cocoa mix next to it, and a tower of more cocoa tins behind them. There are red and silver gift box bows scattered around the display.

    Hot Cocoa from our Next Door Café

    Move over, Europe. Your ultra thick, ultra rich, ultra luxe drinking chocolates are great, but sometimes you just want a mug of really good, everyday hot chocolate. Zingerman’s cocoa connoisseurs … Continued

  • A photo of a bag of Ziba Sweet Apricot Kernels.

    Ziba Dried Apricot Kernels from Afghanistan

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An amazing old-fashioned food from the women-focused firm in Kabul While writing about apricots as a metaphor for good things to come, I was reminded to pick up … Continued

  • Chocolate Chess Pie from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A wonderful bit of chocolatey deliciousness in a buttery pie crust Here’s the latest in my long list (per the opening essay) of already great Zingerman’s … Continued

Favorite Producers

  • The Corned Beef Chronicles

    How Sy Ginsberg Helped Create Our Signature Sandwich Ever since Zingerman’s Delicatessen first opened its doors in March 1982, our iconic Reuben has remained our most beloved sandwich. And in … Continued

  • A photo of a pot of potatoes in water boiling on the stove.

    Syracuse Salt Potatoes to Make at Home

    An upstate New York classic that features the season’s new potatoes Syracuse salt potatoes are my kind of food: Really simple. Intriguing history. Tasty to eat. And they give me … Continued

  • A photo of a set of hands stretching mozzarella at a work table.

    Introducing BelGioioso

    While BelGioioso (pronounced “bel-joy-OH-so”) was officially founded in 1979, the real story begins over a century before in 1877, when Errico Auricchio, the great-grandfather of BelGioioso’s current President, immigrated to … Continued

  • A photo of a bag of Zingerman's Coffee Holiday Blend resting in a pile of red and silver ribbon. The bag is red and covered in illustrations of holly leaves.

    2026 Holiday Blend Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific annual tradition from the Coffee Company Every year, the Coffee Company crew convenes to craft an exceptional seasonal blend from some of the year’s … Continued

  • Host Thanksgiving Like A Boss: 3 Tasty Tips

    So you offered to host Thanksgiving, arguably the most important meal of the year (no pressure!). Check out our easy tips for hosting this holiday dinner!

Jewish Specialties

Meet the Deli Detail

  • A portrait photo of Maddie next to the espresso machine inside the Next Door Cafe.

    Meet the Deli Detail: Maddie Allen

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Next Door’s Lead Barista, Maddie Allen! Meet Maddie Maddie is an A2 townie, growing up … Continued

  • A photo of Daniel standing in front of the vinegar shelves in the Specialty Foods department.

    Meet the Deli Detail: Daniel Berman

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Specialty Foods Monger, Daniel Berman! Meet Daniel Daniel has moved around quite a bit throughout … Continued

  • A portrait photo of Julie.

    Meet the Deli Detail: Julie Weiss

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is our Prep Chef and Supervisor, Julie Weiss! Meet Julie Julie has been a catering connoisseur … Continued

  • A graphic of three women, a cow, and a turkey sitting around a table enjoying tea and pastries.

    Gift Mom the Good Stuff

    A Food Lover’s Mother’s Day Guide We have some truly delicious gifts for all the mom’s in your life. We are ready to assist you in finding the perfect gift … Continued

  • A photo of a red mug full of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with a tin of the Next Door Cafe's Hot Cocoa mix next to it, and a tower of more cocoa tins behind them. There are red and silver gift box bows scattered around the display.

    Hot Cocoa from our Next Door Café

    Move over, Europe. Your ultra thick, ultra rich, ultra luxe drinking chocolates are great, but sometimes you just want a mug of really good, everyday hot chocolate. Zingerman’s cocoa connoisseurs … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a Rigo Jancsi slices into even squares on a marble surface.

    Rigó Jancsi Chocolate Rum Torta from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrifically tasty, historically fascinating, Hungarian pastry It’s been nearly 15 years now since we first started making Rigó Jancsi (pronounced ree-GO yan-CHEE) at the Bakehouse. To … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a Rosé Salami chub on a wooden serving board.

    Rosé Salami from Lowry Hill

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Heritage pork, a little red wine, and a whole lot of flavor! Looking for a lovely addition to a holiday season snack board? Or just … Continued

  • A photo of a bag of Zingerman's Coffee Holiday Blend resting in a pile of red and silver ribbon. The bag is red and covered in illustrations of holly leaves.

    2026 Holiday Blend Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific annual tradition from the Coffee Company Every year, the Coffee Company crew convenes to craft an exceptional seasonal blend from some of the year’s … Continued