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    Durrus Cheese from Ireland

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Super delicious semi-soft washed rind cheese from West Cork Somewhere, somehow, in the late 17th century, around the time the story of the Convulsionairres (see Trevor Dunn’s … Continued

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    Jelly Bean Jump Up 2023 Fundraiser

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Cutest cookies in the county help raise funds for victims of domestic violence As many of you who’ve been around Zingerman’s for a while will already … Continued

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    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

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    Brazilian Peaberry Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The smoothest cup of coffee in the ’CoB! With all the great culinary options we have here at Zingerman’s every day, it’s easy to lose sight … Continued

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    Juliette’s Almond Croissants

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An intensely excellent coming together of confectionary and croissanterie Like almonds? Have a hankering for something sweet? Big on butter? Love a good pastry with your … Continued

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    Radicchio Salad with Apples & Walnuts

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A wonderful winter salad you can make at home in a matter of minutes This time of year, when the vegetable scene here in the middle … Continued

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    Loukanika Salami from Oregon

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A taste of traditional Greek salami-making from the West Coast Out west in Portland, Olympia Provisions is crafting some of the best of the new generation … Continued

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    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

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    Orange Blossom Honey from Mieli Thun

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Creamy, aromatic, and an amazing way to start your new year Back in 1938, when written recipes for Key Lime Pie were just starting to appear … Continued

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    Keying In on Key Lime Pie

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A taste of southern Florida at Zingerman’s Southside A classic of the Florida Keys that relies on the distinctive juice of the Key Lime, Key Lime … Continued

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    Five Easy Appetizers for Your Entertaining

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Great appetizers made with two ingredients in under two minutes If you’re having folks over to watch football or celebrate the New Year, are making something … Continued

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    Vinegar in the Deli Kitchen

    You know that trick about salting your salads to make them taste like they do in restaurants? We’re about to show our hand in how we get our sides tasting … Continued

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    Spring Green Your Pantry

    Officially, Earth Day might be April 22, but in many ways, we celebrate Earth Day every day, from championing reusable containers to our earth-friendly expansion to choosing to work with … Continued

Catering

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    Zingerman’s Roadhouse Pop-Up at Greyline

    Our partner business Zingerman’s Roadhouse is getting a glam up this winter and the restaurant will be closed through mid-February (stay tuned for that same friendly charm with upgrades to … Continued

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    Meet the Deli’s Catering Delivery Vans

      The Five Friendly Vehicles Delivering Zingerman’s to You Zingerman’s Catering & Events is the team that brings the Deli to your door. Since we opened in 1982, we have … Continued

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    Introducing Everybody Water

      A Small Change with a Big Impact We’re always looking for ways to make more sustainable choices, so we’re thrilled to share that we’ve eliminated our use of single-use … Continued

Deli Dining

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Favorite Producers

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    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 top-down photo of six different Burlap & Barrel spice jars atop a Burlap & Barrel bandana, with the ground spices spread atop the fabric. Favorite Producers

    Introducing Burlap & Barrel

    Burlap & Barrel was founded in New York City by Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar in 2016 with the dream of building equitable, transparent, and traceable international spice supply chains. … Continued

  • A photo of both bottles of Sanchez Romate sherry vinegar on either side of a cheeseboard, with a box of Sanchez Romate vinegar behind it. Favorite Producers

    Introducing Sanchez Romate

    Vinegar from Jerez, Spain: The birthplace of sherry vinegar The story of Sánchez Romate begins almost 250 years ago in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, a city known for its … Continued

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    Ari’s Favorite Summer Sale Foods

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Dozens of deals at the Deli and Mail Order Every year, dozens of super delicious Zingerman’s favorites are featured in our annual Summer Sale. Both here … Continued

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    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

Grocery

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    Magical Cheese Blintzes with Chestnut Honey

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews On the Mail Order website or in the Deli’s freezer case Blintzes have been part of Eastern European Jewish cooking for centuries. Closer to home, … Continued

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    Apricot Rugelach from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Continued culinary and emotional engagement with apricots As many of you know, I’ve had apricots on my mind over the last year or so, ever since … Continued

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    Sesame Semolina Bread from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews And how to turn this Bakehouse classic into Sicilian pane cunzatu For those who don’t know it well, semolina is the bread of Sicily. Made from silky, finely … Continued

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    ’Nati Gouda from Urban Stead

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An amazing handcrafted Gouda from Southern Ohio This special artisan cheese is made by one of the best in the Midwest! It’s called ’Nati Gouda, and … Continued

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Jewish Specialties

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    Magical Cheese Blintzes with Chestnut Honey

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews On the Mail Order website or in the Deli’s freezer case Blintzes have been part of Eastern European Jewish cooking for centuries. Closer to home, … Continued

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    Apricot Rugelach from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Continued culinary and emotional engagement with apricots As many of you know, I’ve had apricots on my mind over the last year or so, ever since … Continued

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    Bialys from The Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific traditional taste of Eastern Europe and the Lower East Even 43 remarkable years after opening the Deli, bialys are still mostly a mystery to … Continued

Meet the Deli Detail

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Meet the Deli Detail: Suzanne Marosi

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Guest Service Specialist, Suzanne Marosi! Meet Suzanne Suzanne is a born-and-raised Michigander, growing up just … Continued

Next Door Café

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    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. Beverages

    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

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    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

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    Local Celery Braised in Butter

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A delicious vegetable dish to make at home Years ago, I discovered the difference between the standard-issue 20th-century celery I’d long grown accustomed to from … Continued

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    Time to Make a Sandwich Tunisien?

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific make-at-home meal from the Southern Mediterranean With tuna, harissa, and preserved lemons on special during the Summer Sale, it seems a good time to … Continued

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    Radishes, Cultured Butter, and Bakehouse Bread

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An amazing—and amazingly easy—appetizer In the interest of promoting simple food that’s easy to prepare, seasonal, and really, really good … radishes are coming into … Continued

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    Local Celery Braised in Butter

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A delicious vegetable dish to make at home Years ago, I discovered the difference between the standard-issue 20th-century celery I’d long grown accustomed to from … Continued

  • A photo of a blintz and two small condiment cups of sour cream and preserves beside it on a marble surface. Ari's Favorites

    Magical Cheese Blintzes with Chestnut Honey

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews On the Mail Order website or in the Deli’s freezer case Blintzes have been part of Eastern European Jewish cooking for centuries. Closer to home, … Continued

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    Apricot Rugelach from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Continued culinary and emotional engagement with apricots As many of you know, I’ve had apricots on my mind over the last year or so, ever since … Continued