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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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Balsamic 101 (Virtual)

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

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 … Continued

$12.00 – $55.00
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Cheese 201: Gouda

Zingerman's Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Delicatessen! Beyond the basics, our Cheese 201 series will dive into one of the seven styles that we cover in Cheese … Continued

$30.00
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A Peek Inside the Deli Kitchen: Swiss Fondue

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

Melty cheese lovers unite! We love fondue–and of course we love it best with good quality, Swiss cheese.  Take a Peek Inside the Deli Kitchen and cook along with our … Continued

$12.00 – $80.00

Tins of Fins: An Introduction to Great Tinned Fish

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 … Continued

$30.00

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

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

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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

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

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

Cheese Lover’s Picnic

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! Are you all hot and sweaty? Are you worried that your cheese is too? Never fear, rising temps are not necessarily the … Continued

$12.00 – $55.00

Mustard 101

Virtual via Zoom Link will be sent after registration

This event will take place virtually on Zoom! Mustard- the number one condiment that's always in our pantry, in our fridge, and probably somewhere on the countertop as well. We're … Continued

$12.00 – $35.00