The Deli Dish

  • 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

  • A photo of a wedge of Raclette au Poivre Rose on a sheet of brown butcher paper.

    Raclette au Poivre Rose

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Really good raw milk cheese from Quebec I’m not totally sure what the current status of American trade tariffs on Canada is, but I’m very confident … Continued

  • A photo of a tin of Fruition's Matzo Bark.

    Dark Chocolate Matzo Bark from Fruition

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A tasty new confection for Passover When I was a kid, chocolate-covered matzo would show up at our house on Passover now and again, but what … 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 one whole wheel of Gofio goat cheese, with a half wheel stacked on top. The cheese has a very thin pale rind, with a white interior that has a thick and solid paste.

    Cabra Al Gofio Goat Cheese from the Canary Islands

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Fine flavor and artisan excellence from Fuerteventura Looking for a cheese that’s both exceptionally flavorful and equally accessible? Something different but not too drastic? Try … Continued

  • A photo of two Zzang bars in their packaging, with one unwrapped bar resting in front of them, broken in half to show the nuts and nougat inside.

    Zzang!® Bars Get Even Better Still!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Rare cacao from Ecuador further elevates the classic candy bars hThis past week, we made the move to upgrade the already excellent chocolate we use to … Continued

Jewish Specialties

  • A photo of Bumble Honey Cake on a white ceramic cake stand, with a slice taken out to show the interior crumb.

    Bumble Honey Cake from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Fresh milling makes for another incredible improvement As part of our never-ending work to make more flavorful and more traditional food, a few years ago the … Continued

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

    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

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 two Zzang bars in their packaging, with one unwrapped bar resting in front of them, broken in half to show the nuts and nougat inside.

    Zzang!® Bars Get Even Better Still!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Rare cacao from Ecuador further elevates the classic candy bars hThis past week, we made the move to upgrade the already excellent chocolate we use to … 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 pile of new red potatoes.

    New Potato Season Is Here!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Hit the farmers market and cook some up at home in a matter of minutes While tomatoes tend to get most of the glamour in … Continued

  • A photo of one whole wheel of Gofio goat cheese, with a half wheel stacked on top. The cheese has a very thin pale rind, with a white interior that has a thick and solid paste.

    Cabra Al Gofio Goat Cheese from the Canary Islands

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Fine flavor and artisan excellence from Fuerteventura Looking for a cheese that’s both exceptionally flavorful and equally accessible? Something different but not too drastic? Try … Continued

  • A photo of two Zzang bars in their packaging, with one unwrapped bar resting in front of them, broken in half to show the nuts and nougat inside.

    Zzang!® Bars Get Even Better Still!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Rare cacao from Ecuador further elevates the classic candy bars hThis past week, we made the move to upgrade the already excellent chocolate we use to … Continued