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Best of Ari 2014

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Sundae Sundays at Zingermans Creamery

You deserve a treat! Stop by the Creamery for Sundae Sundays! Build your own single scoop gelato Sundae with up to 3 delicious toppings for just $5 (upgrade to a double scoop, add $2). Our amazing toppings include Dulce de Leche, Coop’s Hot Fudge, Hand-chipped chocolate chips, roasted peanuts, roasted pecans, cherries and other fruit toppings, Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Peanut Brittle, Zzang bars, and much more! Every Sunday in January!


1st Sunday Tour at Zingerman’s Creamery

Join our cheese and gelato makers on Sunday, January 4, 2pm, for an hour long adventure of how we transform local milk into delicious cheese and gelato. On this tour, you will observe Mozzarella stretching, as well as experience truly fresh gelato, as well as taste some of our cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses while hearing directly from the makers how they are made. After the tour, make time for tasting our selection of American cheeses and provisions, as well as house made gelatos and sorbets in our cheese shop.

Reserve your seat here


Brewery Vivant Beer & Cheese Tasting at Zingerman’s Creamery

Jason Spaulding was one of the founders of New Holland Brewing Company back in 1997. Following his heart, he left and enrolled in the Doemens Brewing Academy in Munich. He returned to the states, worked for a year as the Bar Manager at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, then headed west again to found Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids. Jason Spaulding is a revolutionary brewer with a passion for sour beers and other unique styles, and his reputation is growing. Join us to learn more about Brewery Vivant, and taste their unique selection of brews along with our own Creamery cheese and accoutrements. Friday, January 9, 6pm.

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Home Espresso Class at Zingerman’s Coffee Company

Get the most out of your home espresso machine. On Sunday, January 11, 1pm, learn more about what goes into making a cafe quality espresso. We will start with an overview of the “4 Ms” of making espresso, followed by tasting, demonstrations and some hands-on practice. We will also cover some machine maintenance basics as time allows.This is a very interactive workshop and seating is limited to six people.

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Good-a Gouda Tasting at Zingerman’s Creamery

Gouda is one of the world’s most popular and least-understood cheeses. We’ve selected our favorite Goudas of 2014 and gathered them together for a celebration of this wonderful cheese. Take a guided tour with one of our cheesemongers through a brief history of this famed Dutch curd, and taste delicious Gouda of all different ages, both domestic and imported. Friday, January 16, 6pm. 

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It’s Gin-uary Cocktail Class at Cornman Farms

Gin is herbaceous and floral, warming and refreshing, and can be served in both sweet and savory libations. Join us on Friday, January 16, 7pm, as we focus on the wintry and robust side of this centuries-old spirit as we mix three seasonally appropriate gin cocktails. We’ll start with the hearty Negroni, a classic born in Italy in 1920; then we’ll embrace a new herbal twist on an old favorite with the Rosemary Gimlet; and we’ll end the class with a sweet and satisfying Spiced Pear Fizz. You’ll mix your own cocktails, enjoy hearty appetizers prepared by the Cornman Farms chefs, and then leave with recipes and the know-how to make these cocktails at home.

Reserve your seat here


See you soon!

Best of Ari 2014

Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th – 2nd Session

This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew on Tuesday, December 16th, 630pm for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS ALREADY FULL.

Get on the Waitlist


ZingTrain Speaker Series: John U. Bacon

Based on John Bacon’s book Cirque du Soleil, The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire that Lives Within Us All, this session explores how Cirque du Soleil manages creativity in the workplace, generating eye-popping innovations without losing the discipline every organization needs to be successful. And how you can apply some of what John Bacon learned while “embedded” at the Cirque (he tried everything from the trapeze at 50-feet to the German Wheel to, yes, make up) to your organization. Wednesday, December 17, 8-930am. 

Reserve your seat here


Cocktail Class at Cornman Farms: Jolly Cocktails!

The air is crisp and cold, the ground covered in new-fallen snow; winter is here! Join us at Cornman Farms on Thursday, December 18, 7pm, as we explore three festive cocktails that will leave you feeling toasty and warm on the chilliest winter evenings! We’ll explore an American colonial tradition by making Hot Buttered Rum, salute the cocktail heyday of the early 1900s with a Brandy Alexander, and end the class by experimenting with versions of the classic Champagne Cocktail – perfect for celebrating the winter holidays. You’ll leave with recipes for these drinks and more, so you can mix warming winter cocktails at your holiday gathering, or to ring in the New Year with style. We’ll also include some tasty and hearty appetizers prepared by the Cornman Farms talented culinary team.

Reserve your seat here


The Many Faces of the Manchester at Zingerman’s Creamery

Drawing inspiration from a traditional Welsh-English soft-ripened cheese, the Manchester has evolved a uniquely delicious identity distinct from its distant cousin, and we are happier for it! We’re so proud of this versatile cheese that we’re hosting a very special tasting to showcase all of the wonderful ways it can light up your dinner table. From a standard cheese board, to Manchester brûlée, to Manchester Puff Pastries, we’ll sample some of the many ways to serve this amazing cheese. Friday, December 19, 6pm. Don’t miss it!

Reserve your seat here

See you soon!

Keiron

Sunday Roast Dinner at Cornman Farms

On Sunday, December 14, 5pm, Cornman Farms presents our very first Traditional English Roast Dinner! Managing Partner and Englishman Chef Kieron Hales is tickled to serve a delicious, time-honored meal inspired by his homeland. We’ll welcome you to our historic farmhouse with a glass of spiced, mulled wine, and you’ll enjoy a meal of roast beef, buttery potatoes and seasonal vegetables from the farm. Standard accompaniments will include horseradish and cream sauce, apple and brandy sauce, and Yorkshire Pudding (Made with Kieron’s family Yorkshire pudding mold) and homemade jams. This event comes straight from Chef Kieron’s heart and soul – you’ll taste the difference!

Reserve your seat here


Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th – 2nd Session

This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew on Tuesday, December 16th, 630pm for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS ALREADY FULL.

Get on the Waitlist


ZingTrain Speaker Series: John U. Bacon

Based on John Bacon’s book Cirque du Soleil, The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire that Lives Within Us All, this session explores how Cirque du Soleil manages creativity in the workplace, generating eye-popping innovations without losing the discipline every organization needs to be successful. And how you can apply some of what John Bacon learned while “embedded” at the Cirque (he tried everything from the trapeze at 50-feet to the German Wheel to, yes, make up) to your organization. Wednesday, December 17, 8-930am. 

Reserve your seat here


Cocktail Class at Cornman Farms: Jolly Cocktails!

The air is crisp and cold, the ground covered in new-fallen snow; winter is here! Join us at Cornman Farms on Thursday, December 18, 7pm, as we explore three festive cocktails that will leave you feeling toasty and warm on the chilliest winter evenings! We’ll explore an American colonial tradition by making Hot Buttered Rum, salute the cocktail heyday of the early 1900s with a Brandy Alexander, and end the class by experimenting with versions of the classic Champagne Cocktail – perfect for celebrating the winter holidays. You’ll leave with recipes for these drinks and more, so you can mix warming winter cocktails at your holiday gathering, or to ring in the New Year with style. We’ll also include some tasty and hearty appetizers prepared by the Cornman Farms talented culinary team.

Reserve your seat here


The Many Faces of the Manchester at Zingerman’s Creamery

Drawing inspiration from a traditional Welsh-English soft-ripened cheese, the Manchester has evolved a uniquely delicious identity distinct from its distant cousin, and we are happier for it! We’re so proud of this versatile cheese that we’re hosting a very special tasting to showcase all of the wonderful ways it can light up your dinner table. From a standard cheese board, to Manchester brûlée, to Manchester Puff Pastries, we’ll sample some of the many ways to serve this amazing cheese. Friday, December 19, 6pm. Don’t miss it!

Reserve your seat here

See you soon!

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ZingTrain Speaker Series: Wayne Baker

We’ve known Professor Wayne Baker for so long that we sometimes take his scholarly accomplishments for granted. Which is why we’re so excited to be able to feature him as a speaker this season – so we can revisit his accomplishments, but more importantly, so we can share with you what is, perhaps, his most exciting work yet.
In this session of the Speaker Series, Wayne will talk about Mark Twain, the Apollo moon landing, Lady Justice, Olympic medals, and his family sailboat. What? Yes! The session will be an in-depth exploration of America’s core values through iconic images, personal stories, and colorful anecdotes. It will include a short activity to identify and talk about core values. And best of all, Professor Baker will reveal the surprising findings from his national surveys: That Americans share 10 core values. That a broad common ground still exists in America. Wayne will conclude the session by sharing why an organizational values alignment is critical and how you can uncover the values in yours. Wednesday, December 3, 8-930am. 

Reserve your seat here


Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th – 1st Session

This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew on Wednesday, December 3rd for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”

Two sessions!

Reserve your seat for Wednesday, December 3rd

Reserve your seat for Tuesday, December 16th


Winter Beer Tasting with Arbor Brewing at Zingerman’s Creamery

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a malty cup of Arbor Brewing’s Wenceslas Winter Fuel? Inspired by the traditional English Old Ale-style, this is a full-bodied, darker beer intended to put some steam in you on a cold evening. Since opening in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995, Arbor Brewing Company has become a force to be reckoned with in the craft beer community. Join us Friday, December 5, 6pm, to learn more about Arbor’s great selection of handcrafted beer along with selected pairings of Creamery cheese.

Reserve your seat here


Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie: Cornman Farms Innaugural Book Club Dinner

There are few things in life that make us as happy as good book, but a delicious meal might be one of them. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms announces its Inaugural Book Club Dinner, to be held on Friday, December 5th, 630pm. Honoring author Peggy Wolff and her outstanding book, Fried Walleye and Cherry Pie, the menu will feature quintessentially Midwestern cuisine, and the ticket will also include a festive welcome beverage. Also in attendance will be Bonnie Jo Campbell, a native Michigander, National Book Award finalist, 2011 Guggenheim fellow and contributor to Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie. This is a Cornman Farms occasion not to be missed!
The fine print: This dinner’s menu will be fairly specific, so let us know prior to booking if you or anyone in your party has dietary restrictions. Thanks!

Reserve your seat here


Brewing Methods at Zingerman’s Coffee Company

Learn the keys to successful coffee brewing using a wide variety of brewing methods from filter drip to syphon pot. We will take a single coffee and brew it 6 to 8 different ways, each producing a unique taste. We’ll learn the proper proportions and technique for each and discuss the merits and differences of each style. Join us on Sunday, December 14, 1pm!

Reserve your seat here


Sunday Roast Dinner at Cornman Farms

On Sunday, December 14, 5pm, Cornman Farms presents our very first Traditional English Roast Dinner! Managing Partner and Englishman Chef Kieron Hales is tickled to serve a delicious, time-honored meal inspired by his homeland. We’ll welcome you to our historic farmhouse with a glass of spiced, mulled wine, and you’ll enjoy a meal of roast beef, buttery potatoes and seasonal vegetables from the farm. Standard accompaniments will include horseradish and cream sauce, apple and brandy sauce, and Yorkshire Pudding (Made with Kieron’s family Yorkshire pudding mold) and homemade jams. This event comes straight from Chef Kieron’s heart and soul – you’ll taste the difference!

Reserve your seat here


Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th – 2nd Session

This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew on Tuesday, December 16th, 630pm for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”

Reserve your seat for Tuesday, December 16th


ZingTrain Speaker Series: John U. Bacon

Based on John Bacon’s book Cirque du Soleil, The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire that Lives Within Us All, this session explores how Cirque du Soleil manages creativity in the workplace, generating eye-popping innovations without losing the discipline every organization needs to be successful. And how you can apply some of what John Bacon learned while “embedded” at the Cirque (he tried everything from the trapeze at 50-feet to the German Wheel to, yes, make up) to your organization. Wednesday, December 17, 8-930am. 

Reserve your seat here


Cocktail Class at Cornman Farms: Jolly Cocktails!

The air is crisp and cold, the ground covered in new-fallen snow; winter is here! Join us at Cornman Farms on Thursday, December 18, 7pm, as we explore three festive cocktails that will leave you feeling toasty and warm on the chilliest winter evenings! We’ll explore an American colonial tradition by making Hot Buttered Rum, salute the cocktail heyday of the early 1900s with a Brandy Alexander, and end the class by experimenting with versions of the classic Champagne Cocktail – perfect for celebrating the winter holidays. You’ll leave with recipes for these drinks and more, so you can mix warming winter cocktails at your holiday gathering, or to ring in the New Year with style. We’ll also include some tasty and hearty appetizers prepared by the Cornman Farms talented culinary team.

Reserve your seat here


The Many Faces of the Manchester at Zingerman’s Creamery

Drawing inspiration from a traditional Welsh-English soft-ripened cheese, the Manchester has evolved a uniquely delicious identity distinct from its distant cousin, and we are happier for it! We’re so proud of this versatile cheese that we’re hosting a very special tasting to showcase all of the wonderful ways it can light up your dinner table. From a standard cheese board, to Manchester brûlée, to Manchester Puff Pastries, we’ll sample some of the many ways to serve this amazing cheese. Friday, December 19, 6pm. Don’t miss it!

Reserve your seat here


See you soon!

pumpkin pie

Thanksgiving Weekend Sunday Tour at Zingerman’s Creamery

Join our cheese and gelato makers on Sunday, November 30, 2pm, an hour long adventure of how we transform local milk into delicious cheese and gelato. On this tour, you will observe Mozzarella stretching, as well as experience truly fresh gelato, as well as taste some of our cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses while hearing directly from the makers how they are made. After the tour, make time for tasting our selection of American cheeses and provisions, as well as house made gelatos and sorbets in our cheese shop. $10 per person.

Reserve your seat here


ZingTrain Speaker Series: Wayne Baker

We’ve known Professor Wayne Baker for so long that we sometimes take his scholarly accomplishments for granted. Which is why we’re so excited to be able to feature him as a speaker this season – so we can revisit his accomplishments, but more importantly, so we can share with you what is, perhaps, his most exciting work yet.
In this session of the Speaker Series, Wayne will talk about Mark Twain, the Apollo moon landing, Lady Justice, Olympic medals, and his family sailboat. What? Yes! The session will be an in-depth exploration of America’s core values through iconic images, personal stories, and colorful anecdotes. It will include a short activity to identify and talk about core values. And best of all, Professor Baker will reveal the surprising findings from his national surveys: That Americans share 10 core values. That a broad common ground still exists in America. Wayne will conclude the session by sharing why an organizational values alignment is critical and how you can uncover the values in yours. Wednesday, December 3, 8-930am. 

Reserve your seat here


Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th

This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”

Two sessions!

Reserve your seat for Wednesday, December 3rd

Reserve your seat for Tuesday, December 16th


Winter Beer Tasting with Arbor Brewing at Zingerman’s Creamery

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a malty cup of Arbor Brewing’s Wenceslas Winter Fuel? Inspired by the traditional English Old Ale-style, this is a full-bodied, darker beer intended to put some steam in you on a cold evening. Since opening in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995, Arbor Brewing Company has become a force to be reckoned with in the craft beer community. Join us Friday, December 5, 6pm, to learn more about Arbor’s great selection of handcrafted beer along with selected pairings of Creamery cheese.

Reserve your seat here


Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie: Cornman Farms Innaugural Book Club Dinner

There are few things in life that make us as happy as good book, but a delicious meal might be one of them. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms announces its Inaugural Book Club Dinner, to be held on Friday, December 5th. Honoring author Peggy Wolff and her outstanding book, Fried Walleye and Cherry Pie, the menu will feature quintessentially Midwestern cuisine, and the ticket will also include a festive welcome beverage. Also in attendance will be Bonnie Jo Campbell, a native Michigander, National Book Award finalist, 2011 Guggenheim fellow and contributor to Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie. This is a Cornman Farms occasion not to be missed!
The fine print: This dinner’s menu will be fairly specific, so let us know prior to booking if you or anyone in your party has dietary restrictions. Thanks!

Reserve your seat here

See you soon!

Seka Hills

Séka Hills Olio Nuovo at Zingerman’s Creamery

The Creamery has just received stock of a very special new olive oil produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Native Nation in the central valley of California.
Séka Hills Olio Nuovo is the very first pressing of the estate olives, which translates into very fresh oil. If you’re a fan of the “green” and peppery notes of fresh oil, Séka Hills is for you. Stop in for a sample today!
Read more about this amazing oil here.


We Want You! to Work for Zingerman’s Mail Order

Zingerman’s Mail Order is hiring holiday staff! We’ve posted several positions on our Jobs site and we’re taking applications right now! Apply today!


Cheese to Make you Melt Tasting at Zingerman’s Creamery

A frosty winter night is much improved with a warm pot of melted cheese fondue and some friends. Join us as we taste a variety of mountain-style cheeses perfectly suited for melting. This Friday, November 21, 6pm, we’ll share our favorite cheese-melting techniques, as well as a selection of our favorite fondue cheeses at this belly-warming tasting. A creamy, rich fondue is sure to add a classic touch to any holiday gathering.

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Cheese Mastery Class: Semi Lactic Cheeses at Zingerman’s Creamery

Please join us this Saturday, November 22, 2pm, as Creamery managing partner Aubrey Thomason breaks down the most complex and challenging forms of cheesemaking. Technically known as “semi-lactic,” this cheese is also called soft-ripened or sweet curd cheese. Semi-lactic is a hybrid of the lactic- and rennet-styles of cheesemaking, and the results are delicious and fragrant. Learn about the technical details of the style that gives us our gooey favorites such as Brie, Camembert, and many other mouthwatering varieties of this cheese family.

Reserve your seat here


Brewing Methods at Zingerman’s Coffee Company

Stop by this Sunday, November 23, 1pm, and learn the keys to successful coffee brewing using a wide variety of brewing methods from filter drip tot syphon pot. We will take a single coffee and brew it 6 to 8 different ways, each producing a unique taste. We’ll learn the proper proportions and technique for each and discuss the merits and differences of each style.

Reserve your seat here


Thanksgiving Weekend Sunday Tour at Zingerman’s Creamery

Join our cheese and gelato makers on Sunday, November 30, 2pm, an hour long adventure of how we transform local milk into delicious cheese and gelato. On this tour, you will observe Mozzarella stretching, as well as experience truly fresh gelato, as well as taste some of our cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses while hearing directly from the makers how they are made. After the tour, make time for tasting our selection of American cheeses and provisions, as well as house made gelatos and sorbets in our cheese shop. $10 per person.

Reserve your seat here


ZingTrain Speaker Series: Wayne Baker

We’ve known Professor Wayne Baker for so long that we sometimes take his scholarly accomplishments for granted. Which is why we’re so excited to be able to feature him as a speaker this season – so we can revisit his accomplishments, but more importantly, so we can share with you what is, perhaps, his most exciting work yet.
In this session of the Speaker Series, Wayne will talk about Mark Twain, the Apollo moon landing, Lady Justice, Olympic medals, and his family sailboat. What? Yes! The session will be an in-depth exploration of America’s core values through iconic images, personal stories, and colorful anecdotes. It will include a short activity to identify and talk about core values. And best of all, Professor Baker will reveal the surprising findings from his national surveys: That Americans share 10 core values. That a broad common ground still exists in America. Wayne will conclude the session by sharing why an organizational values alignment is critical and how you can uncover the values in yours. Wednesday, December 3, 8-930am. 

Reserve your seat here


Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th

This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”

Two sessions!

Reserve your seat for Wednesday, December 3rd

Reserve your seat for Tuesday, December 16th


Winter Beer Tasting with Arbor Brewing at Zingerman’s Creamery

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a malty cup of Arbor Brewing’s Wenceslas Winter Fuel? Inspired by the traditional English Old Ale-style, this is a full-bodied, darker beer intended to put some steam in you on a cold evening. Since opening in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995, Arbor Brewing Company has become a force to be reckoned with in the craft beer community. Join us Friday, December 5, 6pm, to learn more about Arbor’s great selection of handcrafted beer along with selected pairings of Creamery cheese.

Reserve your seat here


Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie: Cornman Farms Innaugural Book Club Dinner

There are few things in life that make us as happy as good book, but a delicious meal might be one of them. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms announces its Inaugural Book Club Dinner, to be held on Friday, December 5th. Honoring author Peggy Wolff and her outstanding book, Fried Walleye and Cherry Pie, the menu will feature quintessentially Midwestern cuisine, and the ticket will also include a festive welcome beverage. Also in attendance will be Bonnie Jo Campbell, a native Michigander, National Book Award finalist, 2011 Guggenheim fellow and contributor to Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie. This is a Cornman Farms occasion not to be missed!
The fine print: This dinner’s menu will be fairly specific, so let us know prior to booking if you or anyone in your party has dietary restrictions. Thanks!

Reserve your seat here

See you soon!