The Deli Dish

  • Incredible Kamā Za’atar from Jordan

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Don’t miss this exceptional spice blend on the Deli’s shelves My first experience with za’atar was when I visited Jerusalem for the first time, back when … Continued

  • 2025 Frantoio Grove Olio Nuovo

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Regenerative, rhapsodic, and really delicious! While winter is not a great time of year here for fresh produce here in Ann Arbor, this is the … Continued

  • Zingerman’s Roadhouse Pop-Up at Greyline

    Our partner business Zingerman’s Roadhouse is getting a glam up this winter and the restaurant will be closed through mid-February (stay tuned for that same friendly charm with upgrades to … Continued

  • Potato Bacon Rétes at the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Flaky, filled Hungarian pastry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner The Bakehouse’s work with Hungarian foods has been, for me, one of the most inspiring stories … Continued

  • Zingerman's Deli Chicken Beef Lamb and Vegetarian Pot Pies on a baking sheet

    Pot Pies For Perfect Winter Meals

    A collection of six kinds of handmade pot pies flows through the Deli during the coldest months of the year. Every year, the Deli team dreams up ways to evolve the already beloved savory pies – they get better and better.

  • Balsamic Vinegar: A Buying Guide

    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

  • Introducing The Matzo Project

    Matzo worth updating a classic recipe for It’s true, a few years ago, we were so blown away by the taste, quality, and values of The Matzo Project matzo, that … Continued

  • Warm Winter Salad to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A lovely combo of roasted butternut squash, sautéed spinach, and anchovies While we wait for spring to show up, try this lovely warm salad … Continued

  • Pignoli Cookies

    Pignoli Cookies from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Big flavor, no flour—great for gluten-free eating, Easter, Passover or just… because you like good food! Nina’s ’Nolis are named for one of our longtime Bakehouse … Continued

  • Spring Green Your Pantry

    Officially, Earth Day might be April 22, but in many ways, we celebrate Earth Day every day, from championing reusable containers to our earth-friendly expansion to choosing to work with … Continued

  • Introducing: WebstaurantStore

    Where in the World is WebstaurantStore? WebstaurantStore is a restaurant supply company based in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where they offer commercial-grade equipment to the foodservice industry through online ordering and commercial … Continued

  • Zingerman’s Roadhouse Pop-Up at Greyline

    Our partner business Zingerman’s Roadhouse is getting a glam up this winter and the restaurant will be closed through mid-February (stay tuned for that same friendly charm with upgrades to … Continued

  • Meet the Deli’s Catering Delivery Vans

      The Five Friendly Vehicles Delivering Zingerman’s to You Zingerman’s Catering & Events is the team that brings the Deli to your door. Since we opened in 1982, we have … Continued

  • Introducing Everybody Water

      A Small Change with a Big Impact We’re always looking for ways to make more sustainable choices, so we’re thrilled to share that we’ve eliminated our use of single-use … Continued

Favorite Producers

  • Spring Green Your Pantry

    Officially, Earth Day might be April 22, but in many ways, we celebrate Earth Day every day, from championing reusable containers to our earth-friendly expansion to choosing to work with … Continued

  • Introducing The Matzo Project

    Matzo worth updating a classic recipe for It’s true, a few years ago, we were so blown away by the taste, quality, and values of The Matzo Project matzo, that … Continued

  • Introducing Miss Can

    Who is Miss Can, Anyway?  Like the Deli, Miss Can is a business steeped in tradition. Their beginnings can be traced all the way back to 1911 when two canning … Continued

  • Introducing Moon Shine Trading company

    Honey with heart There’s a reason that “honey” is a term of endearment. It’s not just sweet, it’s made with the utmost love and care. It’s also fuel for challenging … Continued

  • Spring Green Your Pantry

    Officially, Earth Day might be April 22, but in many ways, we celebrate Earth Day every day, from championing reusable containers to our earth-friendly expansion to choosing to work with … Continued

  • Introducing: WebstaurantStore

    Where in the World is WebstaurantStore? WebstaurantStore is a restaurant supply company based in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where they offer commercial-grade equipment to the foodservice industry through online ordering and commercial … Continued

  • Spring Green Your Pantry

    Officially, Earth Day might be April 22, but in many ways, we celebrate Earth Day every day, from championing reusable containers to our earth-friendly expansion to choosing to work with … Continued

  • Raclette au Poivre Rose

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Really good raw milk cheese from Quebec I’m not totally sure what the current status of American trade tariffs on Canada is, but I’m very confident … Continued

Jewish Specialties

  • Bialys from The Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific traditional taste of Eastern Europe and the Lower East Even 43 remarkable years after opening the Deli, bialys are still mostly a mystery to … Continued

  • Introducing The Matzo Project

    Matzo worth updating a classic recipe for It’s true, a few years ago, we were so blown away by the taste, quality, and values of The Matzo Project matzo, that … Continued

Meet the Deli Detail

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Maddie Allen

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Next Door’s Lead Barista, Maddie Allen! Meet Maddie Maddie is an A2 townie, growing up … Continued

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Daniel Berman

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Specialty Foods Monger, Daniel Berman! Meet Daniel Daniel has moved around quite a bit throughout … Continued

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Julie Weiss

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is our Prep Chef and Supervisor, Julie Weiss! Meet Julie Julie has been a catering connoisseur … Continued

  • Meet the Deli Detail: Suzanne Marosi

    We’re introducing you to our passionate team of experts. Today’s featured Deli crew member is Guest Service Specialist, Suzanne Marosi! Meet Suzanne Suzanne is a born-and-raised Michigander, growing up just … Continued

  • Hot Cocoa from our Next Door Café

    Move over, Europe. Your ultra thick, ultra rich, ultra luxe drinking chocolates are great, but sometimes you just want a mug of really good, everyday hot chocolate. Zingerman’s cocoa connoisseurs … Continued

  • Rigó Jancsi Chocolate Rum Torta from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrifically tasty, historically fascinating, Hungarian pastry It’s been nearly 15 years now since we first started making Rigó Jancsi (pronounced ree-GO yan-CHEE) at the Bakehouse. To … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a Mezes Kremes Torta on a marble surface next to a circular ceramic plate with a slice of torta and a fork on it.

    Mézes Kremes Torta from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Incredible caramelized honey cream cake One of Budapest’s best-loved treats is rarely seen outside its cream-and-pastry-loving homeland! Happily, thanks to the passion, skill, and dedication of … Continued

  • Two Blueberry Buckles with a Bakehouse pastry bag underneath. One of the Buckles is still wrapped, while the other is unwrapped and has a slice cut from it.

    Wild Blueberry Buckle From the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A long-standing classic returns for a special appearance this summer! I can’t recall when we started making Blueberry Buckle, but it’s been a classic and a … Continued

  • Raclette au Poivre Rose

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Really good raw milk cheese from Quebec I’m not totally sure what the current status of American trade tariffs on Canada is, but I’m very confident … Continued