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Special Bake of Bialys at the Bakehouse on Tuesday April 6

A terrific traditional taste of Jewish baking Back in the second half of the 19th century when Emma Goldman was making her way about the Lower East Side, connecting with anarchist ideas and interesting people from around … Continued

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Top Choice New Chocolate Bar from Colombia

Goodnow Farms finds some beautiful cacao beans I met Tom and Monica Rogan from Goodnow Farms at the Mercantile artisan food show in San Francisco a few years ago. They’ve spent the last decade working … Continued

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Crozier Blue at the Deli

Ireland’s only sheep milk blue cheese is tasting terrific! Not long before I read The Fifth Discipline I travelled for the first time to Ireland. The trip had a huge impact on my life—I’ve been back about … Continued

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Miss Kim Bulgogi Burger at the Roadhouse

A creative and tasty intra-ZCoB connection Taking Ji Hye’s creative Korean influence and moving a few miles to the west, we have this wonderful new Kimchi Bulgogi Burger on special at the Roadhouse. Sit down and dine … Continued

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Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mackerel from Spain at the Deli

Terrific tinned fish to make your meal into something special If you like tinned fish even a tenth as much as I do, you’ll definitely want to check out this newly-arrived smoked mackerel from Patagonia. Not … Continued

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Pignoli Cookies from the Bakehouse

Big flavor, no flour—great for gluten-free eating, Easter, Passover or just… because you like good food! One of the nicest new arrivals from the Bakehouse are these great little, bite-sized, Italianate pine nut cookies. “Nina’s … Continued