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marmar

(76,982 posts)
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:43 PM Nov 2012

Zingerman's quietly opens a spacious addition


By Sylvia Rector
Detroit Free Press Restaurant Critic


For years, I've struggled with the joys -- and frustrations -- of visiting Zingerman's Deli.

It's not a quick trip from my house to Ann Arbor, and going there without making a stop at one of America's best-known delis and food emporiums is almost painful. Mario Batali called it his "temple of deliciousness" for a reason.

I'd rather shop for great olive oils and chocolates than shoes or purses. And I love the sweet agony of trying to decide what new sandwich to try.

But on a busy Saturday, it can take so long to stand in line outdoors -- and then indoors in the narrow aisle between the irresistible cheeses and the rustic breads -- and then find a place to sit, I won't go. ..............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.freep.com/article/20121104/COL20/311040091/Zingerman-s-quietly-opens-a-spacious-addition?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE



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Zingerman's quietly opens a spacious addition (Original Post) marmar Nov 2012 OP
I'll take a #18 with the OLD pickle please. Lefty48197 Nov 2012 #1
I'll take either pickle caraher Nov 2012 #3
Way overpriced if you ask me.... llmart Nov 2012 #2

Lefty48197

(11,147 posts)
1. I'll take a #18 with the OLD pickle please.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 07:14 PM
Nov 2012

NOT the NEW old pickle, but the OLD old pickle. Now excuse me while i sample the olive oils.

caraher

(6,276 posts)
3. I'll take either pickle
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 01:11 AM
Nov 2012

You can actually buy mail order Georgia Reuben kits from them (too pricey, but I thought about it now that I'm a few hundred miles away!)

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