The Deli Dish

  • A photo of a package of Daphnis and Chloe Greek Mountain Tea.

    Greek Mountain Tea from Daphnis and Chloe

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The beautiful herbal hot brew of the Greek countryside It’s been many years now, but I still vividly remember sitting in a café in Northern Greece … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a Run For The Roses Pie on a marble surface.

    Run for the Roses Pie at the Bakehouse

    Whichever event you’re celebrating (or even if you’re celebrating neither), you can do so while enjoying a slice of the super delicious Run for the Roses Pie from the Bakehouse. Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter pie crust, dark chocolate, bourbon, dark brown sugar—so good. Let’s go, team! 

  • Whole Grain Vollkornbrot Bread

    Our Vollkornbrot whole grain bread is even better by being made with grain milled right at Zingerman’s Bakehouse. Dark deep flavors and dense texture!

  • A photo of a slab of Speck Alto Adige.

    Italian Speck Alto Adige at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Sensational smoked, cured ham from the Sud Tyrol While Prosciutto di Parma rightly wins raves all over the world, and while American country ham has gained … Continued

  • An illustration of a La Vecchia Dispensa Rosé Condiment.

    Rosé Wine Vinegar from Modena

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The Tintori family expands its legacy beyond balsamic If you buy balsamic at the Deli or on Mail Order, the odds are high you’ve already sampled … Continued

  • A photo of three tins of Mizuba Matcha on a white painted wooden surface, each with a small pile of powder in front of it, with a matcha whisk and ceramic matcha bowl with matcha inside it behind the tins.

    Introducing: Mizuba Tea Co.

    If you’ve visited just about any coffee shop in the past several years, you’ve probably seen matcha on the menu. Whether you’ve tried it yet or not, its popularity in … Continued

  • A close-up photo of bone-in prosciutto on its ham stand.

    Four Great Ingredients, One Amazing Sandwich

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Baguette, hand-cut prosciutto, cultured butter, and Emmentaler If you’re looking for a remarkable sandwich you can whip up at home in minutes, something so … Continued

  • A photo of a bag of Askinosie Malt Balls on a white surface with many malt balls pouring out. The bag is a deep matte orange.

    Artisanal Malt Balls from Askinosie

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Amazing offering from the folks at Askinosie Chocolate One of the things I love about our work is that we find ways to take popular, often … Continued

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • A photo of a spread of Roadhouse Mac 'n Cheese, fried chicken, and a few cocktails on an outdoor wooden table.

    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

  • 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

  • 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

Favorite Producers

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

    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.

    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

  • Summer Sale

    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

  • 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 top-down photo of three triangular Nanaimo Bars, one of which has a bite taken from it, resting on a Bakehouse pastry bag.

    Nanaimo Bars from Zingerman’s Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A classic of Canada’s west coast comes to Tree Town When it comes to Nanaimo bars, most Americans don’t know them. In Canada, by contrast, they’re … Continued

  • An illustration of a bird flying over a mountain and a monkey in the greenery below, with a border of coffee berries and a sunny sky.

    Tanzania Mwika Peaberry Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A beautifully smooth cup from the Kilimanjaro region With the U.S. celebrating its 250th anniversary this past weekend, it’s worth noting that coffee has been the … Continued

Jewish Specialties

  • 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

  • Introducing The Matzo Project

    Matzo worth updating a classic recipe for It’s true, a few years ago, we were so blown away by the taste, quality, and values of The Matzo Project matzo, that … Continued

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 portrait photo of Suzanne in front of the Deli.

    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

  • 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 photo of a tin of Ortiz Bonito del Norte tuna.

    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

  • A photo of a huge pile of radishes with their roots still attached.

    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

  • A top-down photo of three triangular Nanaimo Bars, one of which has a bite taken from it, resting on a Bakehouse pastry bag.

    Nanaimo Bars from Zingerman’s Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A classic of Canada’s west coast comes to Tree Town When it comes to Nanaimo bars, most Americans don’t know them. In Canada, by contrast, they’re … Continued

  • An illustration of a bird flying over a mountain and a monkey in the greenery below, with a border of coffee berries and a sunny sky.

    Tanzania Mwika Peaberry Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A beautifully smooth cup from the Kilimanjaro region With the U.S. celebrating its 250th anniversary this past weekend, it’s worth noting that coffee has been the … Continued

  • A photo of a jar of Pear Mostarda.

    Magical Pear Mostarda from Mantova

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Unique spicy-sweet northern Italian condiment at the Deli! Have an affinity for the nose-clearing heat of good wasabi served with sushi? In that case, my guess … Continued