Ari Weinzweig

Ari Weinzweig is co-founder of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also the author of Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating. More

After graduating from University of Michigan with a degree in Russian history, Ari Weinzweig went to work washing dishes in a local restaurant and soon discovered that he loved the food business. Along with his partner Paul Saginaw, Ari started Zingerman's Delicatessen in 1982 with a $20,000 bank loan, a staff of two, a small selection of great-tasting specialty foods, and a relatively short sandwich menu. Today, Zingerman's is a community of businesses that employs over 500 people and includes a bakery, creamery, sit-down restaurant, training company, coffee roaster, and mail order service. Ari is the author of the best-selling Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating and the forthcoming Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon.
Pasta Showdown: Artisan vs Industry

Pasta Showdown: Artisan vs Industry

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From Maine, a Better Yellow Mustard

From Maine, a Better Yellow Mustard

Don't be tricked into thinking all varieties are the same--this kind tastes different than the grocery store version. More »

A Centuries-Old Secret to Great Pasta

Since medieval times, food lovers have used this technique to make memorable spaghetti, penne, and more. More »

The Secret Life of Cashews

The Secret Life of Cashews

The author always knew the nuts tasted good, but he wasn't aware of their history or of how healthy they are. More »

Pepper With Dessert?

Pepper With Dessert?

It's not as strange as it sounds. Pfeffernüsse cookies use the savory spice, and they go with coffee, tea, and more. More »

7 Foods To Be Thankful For

7 Foods To Be Thankful For

In honor of the holidays, the author lists products he's glad to have, from gingerbread to olive oil. More »

How Spain Defines "Tortilla"

It's made of eggs, rather than cornmeal or flour, and it's similar to an Italian frittata. More »

How to Spice Up a Bloody Mary

How to Spice Up a Bloody Mary

Forget horseradish. Harissa, a hot red sauce from North Africa, adds a kick to tomato-based drinks. More »

Bialy: Bagel's Lesser-Known Cousin

Bialy: Bagel's Lesser-Known Cousin

This Polish-born bread is round, yeasty, and ideal for breakfast--but it doesn't have a hole. More »

Paprika: Spain's Secret Ingredient

Paprika: Spain's Secret Ingredient

The spice main not play a central role in American cuisine, but these two versions are worth trying. More »

An American Fruit You Haven't Tried

An American Fruit You Haven't Tried

Paw paw has been celebrated by everyone from George Washington to Baloo from the Jungle Book. More »

Lemons With a Twist

Lemons With a Twist

Add lift to everything from fish to sandwiches with the pickled version of this popular citrus fruit. More »

6 Australian Foods Worth Trying

6 Australian Foods Worth Trying

From curries to olive oil to biscuits, this list represents the range of culinary options the country has to offer. More »

Sick of Bacon? Try Smoked Pork Jowl

Sick of Bacon? Try Smoked Pork Jowl

This silky, flavorful cut makes an ideal addition to pastas, sandwiches, bean dishes, and more. More »

Taralli: Italy's Superior Snack

Taralli: Italy's Superior Snack

These bagel-shaped rings of dough can be found in bakeries across the country. The secret? Olive oil. More »

5 Qualities of Great Rye Bread

5 Qualities of Great Rye Bread

A good loaf is hard to find. The author offers the generations- old secrets of making the Jewish staple. More »

Welcoming Turnip Season

Welcoming Turnip Season

The author didn't care for the vegetable until he traveled to Tunisia. Three ways to prepare them. More »

Wild Berry Jam: A Link to the Past

Wild Berry Jam: A Link to the Past

Serbia may not be considered a culinary hot spot, but it produces outstanding preserves from wild fruits. More »

Rethinking Canned Tuna

Rethinking Canned Tuna

Tinned tuna may lack prestige in the U.S., but in Spain, it's a delicacy. A survey of varieties worth trying. More »

Spicy, Tunisian-Style Scallops

Spicy, Tunisian-Style Scallops

This North African-inspired dish uses two kinds of harissa to create a simple meal that's easy to make. More »

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