The Deli Dish

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Christine Krause

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is our Administrative Specialist, Christine Krause! Meet Christine Krause Christine grew up on the East side … Continued

  • Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews  A lovely legacy for summer from my friend Daphne Zepos Last week would have been my late friend Daphne Zepos’ 64th birthday. This week I … Continued

  • Saragolla Pasta from Rustichella

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews  Fantastic full flavor from an ancient wheat As you probably know, I’m a big pasta person. We eat pasta at our house three or four … Continued

  • Noor Fès Olive Oil from Morocco

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Delicate and delicious new oil at the Deli If you’re looking for a lovely new olive oil to enhance the quality of your cooking and eating, … Continued

  • Kenya Kiawamururu Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A lovely Roaster’s Pick for the summer months I’ve been waiting many months for this coffee to hit our counters. While I’m big on Brazilian brew, … Continued

  • Introducing Nueske’s

    Five Generations of Makin’ Bacon Founder Robert Nueske’s grandparents (Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Nueske) came to the small town of Wittenberg, Wisconsin from Prussia in 1882. Shortly thereafter, Wilhelm started to … Continued

  • Oven-Roasting Asparagus

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A marvelous, easy-to-make meal As we enter the final days of the Ann Arbor asparagus season, it seemed a good time to advocate one of my … Continued

  • A photo of part of the mural inside the Next Door Cafe. A hand is coming into frame with a small paintbrush and is adding detail to a white flower with a red center.

    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

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Kelsie Vert

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is our HR Generalist, Kelsie Vert! MEET KELSIE VERT Kelsie grew up in Brownstown, MI, only … Continued

  • The Loveliness of Long Pepper

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An inspiring spice from Indonesia As many of you will already know, I have a deep devotion and great love for the terrific Tellicherry black pepper … 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

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