Events and Tastings
Welcome to the Deli halls of flavor where learning is for life! Whatever your fancy, we’ve got a (deli-ca)lesson for you. We’ll even let you eat in class. Events for kids and adults alike!
November Specials Sneak Peak
Get that Deli VIP treatment and be the first to know about our featured products for November before we announce them publicly!
In this casual class setting, we’ll discuss the story behind the food as well as taste a few of the products. We will go over the tasting process that your favorite retail folks do on a daily basis. Let’s learn and taste some great food.
All participants will also receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting.
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Halloween Hootenanny
The Hootenanny is a fun evening of Halloween treats and activities! There will be Pumpkin Drawing, Kooky Cookie Decorating, Face Painting and more. Whether you’re meeting to share costumes and a play date or just stopping by on your way home from school, visit the Deli and have some Halloween fun! You’ll enjoy music and snacks like apple slices and popcorn as you participate at your own pace. Costumes are not required, but they are encouraged!
Parents attend for free!
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JUST FOR KIDS: Explore the World of Parmigiano Reggiano
Calling all budding cheesemongers to join us for a delicious introduction to the KING OF CHEESE!! Come taste and learn all about the world of Parmigiano Reggiano! We’ll tell you all about how we choose which Parm we bring from Italy to our cheese counter in Ann Arbor and what makes it different from the Parm you will find elsewhere. And best part of the class – we’ll taste several different kinds!
We think kids ages 4-14 would most enjoy this tasting. Parents are welcome to attend at no charge and observe on the sidelines. All participants will receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting to eat and/or shop at the Deli. Please include your child’s name, age, and any allergy information in the comments field when you register. Thank you!
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Zingerman’s Bakehouse Book Signing & Tasting
Go back to where it all started. Reminisce with the authors Frank and Amy, taste Deli sandwiches featuring the best of Bakehouse breads, snack on Magic Brownies and go home with a signed book!
This is the must-have baking book for bakers of all skill levels. Since 1992, Michigan’s renowned artisanal bakery, Zingerman’s Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, has fed a fan base across the United States and beyond with their chewy brownies and ginger jump ups, famous sour cream coffee cake, and fragrant loaves of Jewish rye, challah, and sourdough. It’s no wonder Zingerman’s is a cultural and culinary institution. Now, for the first time, to celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Zingerman’s bakers share 65 meticulously tested, carefully detailed recipes in a beautiful hardcover book featuring more than 50 color photographs and bountiful illustrations. Behind-the-scenes stories of the business enrich this collection of best-of-kind, delicious recipes for every “I can’t believe I get to make this at home!” treat.
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Ari’s Top Picks of 2017 Tasting – 1st Seating
Every year we dig through our notes and create a list of the absolute best tasting products that blew us away. Ari will lead us through exploring and sampling nearly 30 of these fantastic finds. It will be a night of storytelling and tastebud euphoria. Sign up early–this one always sells out!
Attendees receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting.
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JUST FOR KIDS: Explore the World of Baked Goods!
It’s that awesome time of year when it seems there’s a party or holiday celebration every other day. Be the star of your next family gathering or school potluck and come with all the knowledge about the full flavored baked goods made at Zingerman’s Bakehouse. We’ll sample some of our favorites at this tasting JUST FOR KIDS – cake, pie, and breakfast pastries. Learn about how they are made and why you really can taste the difference at Zingerman’s.
We think kids ages 4-14 would most enjoy this tasting. Parents are welcome to attend at no charge and observe on the sidelines. All participants will receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting to eat and/or shop at the Deli. Please include your child’s name, age, and any allergy information in the comments field when you register. Thank you!
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Autentico: A Night with Rolando Beramendi & Ari Weinzweig
Rolando Beramendi is one of the greatest Italian food minds the U.S. has ever seen. We are celebrating the release of his first cookbook, Autentico. Join longtime friend and Zingerman’s Co-Founder, Ari Weinzweig, for an interview about the book along with a curated tasting of some of the most amazing Italian pantry items we carry. Each guest will leave with a signed copy of the book.
Attendees receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting.
Photo courtesy of www.manicaretti.com
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Ari’s Top Picks of 2017 Tasting – 2nd Seating
Every year we dig through our notes and create a list of the absolute best tasting products that blew us away. Ari will lead us through exploring and sampling nearly 30 of these fantastic finds. It will be a night of storytelling and tastebud euphoria. Sign up early–this one always sells out!
Attendees receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting.
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JUST FOR KIDS: Explore the World of Sauces!
We have a wide range of delicious sauces on our Deli shelves and we want to taste them with you! In this tasting JUST FOR KIDS, we’ll explore the world of sweet and savory sauces and the places all over the world where we get them from. We’ll talk all about their special ingredients and our favorite ways to eat them.
We think kids ages 4-14 would most enjoy this tasting. Parents are welcome to attend at no charge and observe on the sidelines. All participants will receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting to eat and/or shop at the Deli. Please include your child’s name, age, and any allergy information in the comments field when you register. Thank you!
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February Specials Sneak Peak
Get that Deli VIP treatment and be the first to know about our featured products for February before we announce them publicly!
In this casual class setting, we’ll discuss the story behind the food as well as taste a few of the products. We will go over the tasting process that your favorite retail folks do on a daily basis. Let’s learn and taste some great food.
All participants will also receive a 20% off coupon to use after the tasting.