This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! The unsung hero of the culinary world is most certainly vinegar. Often undervalued and dismissed as unimportant, vinegar can be an afterthought when you’re cooking. In reality, it’s a secret weapon in your kitchen arsenal that helps unlock the subtle hidden flavors. Join Deli Supervisor … Continued
Join us for a torta tasting! Olive oil tortas are one of the classic crackers of Spain. For over 110 years, starting in the home kitchen of the company's namesake, Ines Rosales has been making these savory, flaky crackers by hand. In this Meet the Maker event, our Deli Event Coordinator Tessie Ives-Wilson will be … Continued
Join us for Chocolate 101–a virtual class where you learn everything you need to know about chocolate! Learn the origins of cacao, the history of chocolate, how chocolate is made bean-to-bar, how to taste chocolate using all your senses and the difference between artisan chocolate and grocery store brands. Zingerman’s Next Door Café’s chocolate corner offers a full spectrum of … Continued
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join us for a honey tasting! Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners known to be consumed by humans and we're pretty sweet on it at the Deli (have you seen our wall of honey?). In this Meet the Maker event, Deli Event Coordinator Tessie Ives-Wilson and Specialty Food Manager … Continued
Join us for some of our favorite Notable Noshes: Spanish Tapas! Dive into the world of Spanish cuisine with a dinner of small plates known as tapas! We'll taste through a variety of dishes created by our kitchen and learn as we taste our way through the evening. We'll talk about where the foods come … Continued
Fall is in the air and the cider apples are starting to ripen and show up at our farmer’s markets. We love this time of year because we think hard cider is a great paring with cheese! In this Virtual Happy Hour, our Deli Event Coordinator and resident Certified Cheese Professional Tessie Ives-Wilson has paired 2 cheeses with 3 … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Join us for a morning of tasting and learning as we explore the world’s most popular beverage: tea! Awaken a new enthusiasm for an ancient food tradition while enriching your knowledge of Zingerman’s co-founder Ari Weinzweig’s favorite “affordable luxury.” Join our Deli Tea Specialist Jackson Konwinski … Continued
A delicious education on the world of cheese! Join our expert cheesemongers as they guide you through the seven major styles of cheese: Fresh, Soft-Ripened, Pressed Curd, Cooked Curd, Milled Curd, Gouda, and Blue. You’ll enjoy samples, learn the basics of how these cheeses are made, notes on their flavor profiles and useful tips for … Continued
Young adults are invited to join The Well at Berkley Coffee in Oak Park for a Taste of Sukkot Sounds featuring Zingerman's Delicatessen and musical duo JORDANA. Our Zingerman’s Deli Event Coordinator Tessie Ives-Wilson is teaming up with The Well's Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh to offer a tasteful journey through curated dishes that represent the 7 … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! This is THE ultimate Deli Experience! Learn about the history of Zingerman’s Deli and taste our favorite iconic Deli dishes! There will be reubens (of course!), Jewish classics, our can’t live without pantry ingredients (like Parmigiano Reggiano and 30 year aged balsamic vinegar) and a … Continued
This event is ON SALE for 20% off!! Regularly priced tickets are $50 and currently on sale for only $40!! Cured and smoked pork belly (aka BACON!) has had books, songs and countless cookbooks dedicated to it over the years. In this Bacon 101 class, we’ll walk you through the basics of bacon, talk about … Continued
Mustard is one of the ingredients that we're never without in our pantry! It plays a supporting role in so much cooking. Join Kevin, one of our Specialty Food sellers, on Zoom for an evening where we'll talk about the spectrum of mustards from mild to spicy to sweet and all points in between along with … Continued
With over 30 national and international awards for their cheeses, Sweet Grass Dairy is leading the way for cheesemakers from the American South. Their commitment to quality milk from barn-free cows, grazing on fresh grass year-round in Thomasville, Georgia comes through in their range of cheeses from fresh fluffy spreads to aged piquant blues. In … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! STEEP events are our opportunity to take a deep dive into just a few of the fantastic teas we offer. We’ll share the history of each tea, its production style, the terroir, the harvest, and all that makes it special. While we learn, we’ll taste … Continued
Our Deli Specialty Food staff thinks tinned fish is a pantry’s ultimate secret weapon. Rich in protein, omega-3’s and full-flavored goodness, tinned seafood preserves the ocean’s best at the peak of flavor and quality. Tinned fish is not only a delicious, healthy choice, it’s also supremely sustainable, ultra portable and easy to store. Join us for Tinned … Continued
JOIN ARI AT THE DELI FOR AN IN PERSON TASTING OF THE BEST OF 2022 Ari’s Annual Top 30 Zingerman’s Hits is coming soon–make sure to check out the Nov/Dec newsletter in your next Deli order! We’re excited to bring you the annual companion event to Ari’s list–Ari’s Best of 2022. This event comes only … Continued
JOIN ARI FOR A VIRTUAL TASTING OF THE BEST OF 2022 Ari’s Annual Top 30 Zingerman’s Hits is coming soon–make sure to check out the Nov/Dec newsletter in your next Deli order! We’re excited to bring you the annual companion event to Ari’s list–Ari’s Best of 2022. This event comes only once a year! Ari … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Two of our favorite affordable luxury items at the Deli team up for a sweet afternoon! Join our Deli Tea Specialist Jackson K and our and our Deli events team to take a flavorful journey through their favorite combinations of tea and Zingerman's Bakehouse cake! … Continued
The Deli counter at Zingerman’s offers a wide variety of sliced meat, including sandwich cuts as well as cured meats. Curing is the age-old, traditional process of preserving and flavoring meats for longer storage. Specialty Foods Meat Buyer Connor Valone is joined by Deli Meat Monger and dry-curing enthusiast Chad Hogan to discuss different styles of curing … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Cheese 101 is a delicious education on the world of cheese! Join our expert cheesemongers as they guide you through the seven major styles of cheese: Fresh, Soft-Ripened, Pressed Curd, Cooked Curd, Milled Curd, Gouda, and Blue. You’ll enjoy samples from each style, learn how … Continued
The classic Italian rice dish is one of our year-round go-to's, with so many seasonal and regional variations to riff on. Join Connor and Tessie from our Deli Events team as they explain some of the history and technique associated with the risotto process as they cook a warming pan along with you. Whether you … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Ever wandered around the Deli and wondered what food could possibly be so valuable that it would be locked inside that little glassed off section of shelving near the olive oils? The answer is vinegar: finely aged, potently flavorful, rare and authentic balsamic vinegar. While … Continued
Zingerman’s Next Door Café’s chocolate corner offers a full spectrum of all things cacao from the traditional to the avant-garde. Our Chocolate Specialist Jennie B constantly curates our offerings, which has expanded over the past few years to include a variety of hot cocoa from around the world as well as bars and confections from some of … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! This is THE ultimate Deli Experience! Learn about the history of Zingerman’s Deli and taste our favorite iconic Deli dishes! There will be reubens (of course!), Jewish classics, our can’t live without pantry ingredients (like Parmigiano Reggiano and 30 year aged balsamic vinegar) and a … Continued
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Join us for a morning of tasting and learning as we explore the world’s most popular beverage: tea! Awaken a new enthusiasm for an ancient food tradition while enriching your knowledge of Zingerman’s co-founder Ari Weinzweig’s favorite “affordable luxury.” Join our Deli Tea Specialist Jackson Konwinski and … Continued