Tastings and Events

  • All our events are currently VIRTUAL
  • Zoom links will be sent by email no later than the day before the event
  • Tasting kits will be available for pickup or Ann Arbor delivery starting at 11am the day before the event
  • Only some tasting kits can be shipped.  Information is provided in each event description
  • We understand that life happens! We offer a full refund when you cancel 48 hours ahead of the scheduled event
  • If you are interested in scheduling a private event, please fill out our inquiry form and someone will get back to you soon
  • If you have any questions, contact our Deli Events team at [email protected]

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June 2021

Perfectly Paired: Beer, Bacon, and Cheese

Sunday, June 20, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom, Link will be sent after registration
$100
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Some foods are Perfectly Paired together–think peanut butter and jelly, bread and butter, ... or maybe beer, bacon and cheese!  In this virtual tasting event we'll talk about how to put together a great pairing, the producers behind our favorite products, and how to use these pairings in your eating and cooking!  Join our Deli Events Coordinator and Certified Cheese Professional Tessie Ives-Wilson to taste 4 iconic styles of beer, each paired with a cheese & bacon from our Deli counter. …

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Meet the Maker: American Spoon

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom, Link will be sent after registration
$8 – $25
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“At American Spoon, we're grateful that Northern Michigan remains a place where small family fruit farms still survive and thrive thanks to the dedicated growers for whom fruit culture is part of a lifestyle and a lifelong passion. Passion and devotion to craft are presumed prerequisites for food artisans, but those qualities are no less important for those enduring growers who know intimately the vicissitudes and the labors of their calling.”  –American Spoon website American Spoon was founded the same…

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Cheese Room Sessions: NYC’s Crown Finish Caves

Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom, Link will be sent after registration
$8 – $40
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Cheese Room Sessions is a virtual event series of conversations hosted by Deli cheesemonger Sean Hartwig, with special guest cheese makers and professionals who will talk about their delicious creations and ramble about life in the dairy business.  In this month’s session, Sean will be joined by Caroline Hesse of Crown Finish Caves to find the tastiest aged cheeses in Brooklyn, NY. Crown Finish Caves specializes in turning the hard work of talented cheese makers around the country and beyond…

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Meet the Maker: Matcha with Camellia Sinensis

Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom, Link will be sent after registration
$8 – $80
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“Although the traditional Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) can seem complex and inaccessible for most amateurs, matcha is not so complicated to prepare. These days increasingly popular for its pleasant flavors, its invigorating effect and its beneficial health properties, this bright green powdered tea is a memorable experience for anyone who is willing to risk a taste for the first time.”  – Camellia Sinensis blog Camellia Sinensis is a teahouse and tea importer located in Montréal, Quebec.  Every Spring since 1998,…

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July 2021

Zing Sampler: BBQ Sauces

Thursday, July 1, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom, Link will be sent after registration
$8 – $15
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Summer weather brings us grill season and we'd like to inspire your backyard route with some of our favorite sauces!  In this virtual tasting, we will share with you 4 different sauce samples with a range of different flavor profiles so you can pick your favorites and stock up for the season.  We'll be tasting the housemade BBQ sauce made by our Deli kitchen (found on the #97 – Oprah's fave sandwich), American Spoon Tangy Mustard BBQ Sauce, Kitchens of Africa…

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