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Toast the New Year with Bulgarian Toast at the Coffee Company

Terrific vegetable spread from Bulgaria with Bakehouse bread One of my favorite foods in the ZCoB has, over the last five or six years, developed quite the cult following at the Coffee Company! It’s what … Continued

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The Art of Zingerman’s: A Feast for Your Eyes—Second Course

Warning: This Exhibit May Increase Your Need for a Nosh You might already know that Zingerman’s aesthetic is instantly recognizable and well-known here in Ann Arbor and across the country. Illustrator Ian Nagy developed Zingerman’s … Continued

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Unexpected, Upbeat Notes from the Huddle in My Head

Why I wish I’d known Joey Ramone and other imaginative oddities On the rather foggy, drizzly, and gray afternoon of Monday, October 5, 1981, the Ramones were signing album covers at Schoolkids Records, the classic … Continued

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Zingerman’s Roadhouse is Cookin’ Up BIG Changes 

Pardon Our Dust After years of dreaming and planning, we’re rolling up our sleeves and renovating our building!  We’ll be temporarily closing for approximately six weeks, starting January 4, 2026, to make these necessary improvements.  … Continued

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Revisiting and Appreciating Rereading

Learning anew and renewing an end-of-year tradition Two years ago, I decided to try starting a tradition. Or, if you prefer, a ritual. The first time you do something, there’s absolutely nothing traditional about it. The … Continued

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Dark Chocolate-Covered Emirati “Honeycomb”

A magical confectionery combination from Dubai If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves great food and is intrigued by the unusual, this rare, terrifically delicious, sweet treat from Dubai might just do … Continued