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Tastings and Events

  • Our events are both IN PERSON and VIRTUAL - please read the description carefully!
  • Zoom links for virtual events will be sent by email no later than the day before the event
  • All of our virtual events have Live Transcription (Closed Captioning) enabled on Zoom
  • Tasting kits for virtual events will be available for pickup or Ann Arbor delivery starting at 11am the day before the event
  • Some of our virtual events have tasting kits that can be shipped anywhere in the US.  Information is provided in each event description.
  • You can use a credit card or a Zingerman's Gift Card to pay for your event
  • We understand that life happens! We offer a full refund when you cancel 48 hours ahead of the scheduled event
  • Learn more about our custom event experiences.
  • If you have any questions, contact our Deli Events team at [email protected]

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Bacon 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

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 … Continued

$13.00 – $50.00

Meet the Maker: Dinner and Wine with SolSummit

Zingerman's Greyline 100 N. Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Greyline! Join us for a special wine-focused dinner at Zingerman’s Greyline in celebration of the launch and expansion of SolSummit, an … Continued

$65.00

Cheese Room Sessions: Pleasant Ridge Reserve Selection

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

Cheese Room Sessions is a virtual event series of conversations hosted by Deli cheesemongers with special guest cheese makers and professionals who will talk about their delicious creations and ramble … Continued

$13.00 – $40.00

Zing Sampler: New Harvest Olive Oils

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! An introduction to the new year of Northern Hemisphere olive oils! The olives for these oils are harvested in the fall and … Continued

$12.00 – $30.00

Tinned Fish 101

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Our Deli Specialty Food staff thinks tinned fish is a pantry’s ultimate secret weapon! For many the phrase "tinned fish" conjures a … Continued

$30.00

Cheese Church at Zingerman’s, Evening Edition!

Zingerman's Greyline 100 N. Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Greyline! The creator behind the viral Instagram account Cheese Sex Death, Erika Kubick will be joining us to preach the gospel of … Continued

$25.00 – $50.00

Cheese Church at Zingerman’s, Morning Edition!

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! The creator behind the viral Instagram account Cheese Sex Death, Erika Kubick will be joining us to preach the gospel … Continued

$25.00 – $50.00
101 class at Zingerman's Deli: High on the Hog

High on the Hog

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! The Deli counter at Zingerman’s offers a wide variety of sliced meat, including sandwich cuts as well as cured meats. Curing … Continued

$35.00

Vinaigrettes 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! Dressings, marinades, sauces and more - vinaigrettes are a great way to make a dish pop in the kitchen! We'll share four … Continued

$12.00 – $35.00

Cheesemonger Showdown

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! In celebration of National Cheese Day, 6 of our Zingerman’s Deli cheesemongers will go head-to-head to create the perfect cheese bite. We invite you to … Continued

$12.00 – $65.00
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Mustard 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! Mustard might be one of the most essential pantry staples, and maybe the most underutilized. Playing a supporting, but not necessarily leading … Continued

$12.00 – $30.00
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Tea 201: Iced Tea Brewing Methods

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Join us for a morning of tasting and learning as we explore a summer time favorite: iced tea! Join our Deli … Continued

$25.00

Bacon 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! This is a special opportunity to taste Broadbent's Berkshire bacon that is smoked over maplewood. This bacon hasn't been at the Deli … Continued

$12.00 – $50.00

Cheese 101

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

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 … Continued

$45.00
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Virtual Taste of Summer Sale

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! We're eagerly awaiting the start of our annual Summer Sale and we'll be giving you a sneak peak (and tasting!) of the … Continued

$12.00 – $55.00

A Taste of Treetown: Ann Arbor’s Epicurean All Stars

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! You know and love the Zingerman's Deli experience, full of housemade foods that made Zingerman's famous for long lines and … Continued

$35.00

Mustard 101

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Mustard might be one of the most essential pantry staples, and maybe the most underutilized. Playing a supporting, but not … Continued

$25.00

Pasta 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! What's in a shape? Well, for pasta it can tell you a lot about where it's from, what kind of sauce it's … Continued

$12.00 – $45.00

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Tinned Fish Picnic

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! Have you ever noticed one of our mongers proudly wearing a colorful t-shirt displaying a semi-nude cartoon mermaid (thanks Fishwife!)? Or perhaps … Continued

$12.00 – $70.00
vinegar 101

Vinegar 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! The unsung hero of the culinary world is most certainly vinegar. Often undervalued and dismissed as unimportant, vinegar can be an afterthought when … Continued

$12.00 – $40.00
All Stars Tasting

Zingerman’s Deli All Stars Dinner

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! This is THE ultimate Deli All Stars Experience! Learn about the history of Zingerman’s Deli and taste our favorite iconic … Continued

$25.00 – $65.00

Pickles 101

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Old or new? Sour or sweet? The world of pickled veggies is as big as the imagination! Join our passionate … Continued

$25.00