Category: Roadhouse
Trying to minimize the amount of time you spend out and about? Love really good food, but not up for going from stop to stop to find it right now? Always up for a little culinary adventure in your kitchen?
We have an answer for you—our new ZingShare box!
Every week, we coordinate the best of the latest from Zingerman’s Community of Businesses to feature in our ZingShare box, available for $95. Once the week’s bounty is finalized, we carefully pack them into one big box, along with a possible surprise or two. You pick it up, unpack and eat well all week. And, then, if you like it, you do it again, the next week!
Here’s what people are saying:
“A great selection of awesome Zingerman’s products.” — Todd N.
“ZingShare! Absolutely brilliant!!” — Julie R.
“Hey guys…. I just tried the red beans and rice from the ZingShare kit. It’s really good. Something that we wouldn’t have thought to eat but now want more of. Well done” — ZingShare Guest
“ZingShare—best idea EVER!!! we’d be doing this if we lived in the area! TOP 5 is STUPENDOUS!!!” — Marcie F.
Let’s take a peek into a few of our ZingShare boxes thus far.
May 8
May 1
April 24
April 17
Check out this ZingShare unboxing video from our friends at Culture Magazine.
How to get your ZingShare
Are you intrigued? Place your order at the Zingerman’s Creamery online shop. Order by 1 p.m. Wednesday, every week, to pick up at Zingerman’s Creamery on Friday, between 1 and 5 p.m. Swing by Zingerman’s Southside on Plaza Drive Friday to pick it up. When you get to the Cream Top Shop, you’re welcome to come in—we can have three people in the shop at a time and there’s hand sanitizer on the counter. If you’d rather just have us bring the box to your car, that’s easy too—just call the shop ahead and let us know your name and what kind of car you’re driving and we’ll bring it out! If you’re local, opt for delivery and it will show up at your doorstep!
Category: Roadhouse
Dining out with kids at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor is a special experience for kids and parents alike, because of the tasty menu and more.
Variety
With more than a dozen items on the kids’ menu, and half a dozen side options, young diners can build a meal that’s just for them at Zingerman’s Roadhouse. The selection is sure to please even the pickiest eaters, or the more adventurous eaters who are bored with the average restaurant kids’ menu. There are portions to satisfy different size appetites, too. Be sure to check out the weekend brunch menu, including kids’ chocolate chip pancakes.
“I’ve been to all the restaurants, like 3 restaurants, and this is the best burger and mac and cheese I’ve ever had!” -young Roadhouse diner
Unique
The food found on this kids’ menu is not an afterthought, but kid-sized portions of the same full flavored great American food served to adult Roadhouse fans. You’ll definitely find upgraded renditions of common kid favorites like chicken nuggets, grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers. But the magic is in those kid-sized versions of the favorites that have made Zingerman’s Roadhouse a destination restaurant in Ann Arbor since 2003.
They’re known for their pit-smoked meats, and the kids barbecue sampler that features pork, chicken and beef is a hit. The Roadhouse mac and cheese was chosen by Food Network’s Alton Brown as “America’s Best Comfort Food”. Kids can enjoy a bowl of the classic, or one that’s kicked up with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cut corn, and shredded smoked chicken. Another popular choice is the crispy fried chicken leg (also available in gluten free!). Or there’s always the grilled New York strip steak or filet of salmon.
“I love the pink fish place!”- young Roadhouse diner
Fresh
You won’t find frozen nuggets or box mix macaroni in the kitchen at the Roadhouse. They pride themselves on in-house butchering, partnering with local farmers and food producers, and making everything from scratch. That philosophy is applied to the entire menu, including the kids’ entrées. And if you’re looking for fresh sides beyond the french fries, welcome options include fresh fruits, steamed vegetables and sautéed spinach. The restaurant also serves baskets of warm sliced bread (complimentary with your meal, upon request) that’s baked fresh daily by their friends at Zingerman’s Bakehouse.
“We want to go to the bread place!”- young Roadhouse diner
More
If you want a cozy place for dining out with kids in Ann Arbor, a menu the kids are sure to love, and James Beard Award nominated customer service, Zingerman’s Roadhouse is your place. By the way, your fur kids (the kind with four legs who get along with other animals), are welcome on the restaurant outer patio. During the warmer season, the space fills up quickly, so we recommend a reservation if you would like to bring your pup!
And if it’s just one of those days, you don’t even have to get the kids out of the car. Visit the Roadshow, the teapot-shaped trailer parked in front of the Roadhouse. Call 734.663.3663 (FOOD) to order and pick up your meals, or just drive thru to grab sandwiches, muffins, and more.
Download the Zingerman’s Roadhouse Coloring Page & Kids’ Menu
Category: Roadhouse
You offered to host Thanksgiving dinner, arguably the most important meal of the year (no pressure). Now you’re asking, what have I gotten myself into? Take a deep breath. You can do this. Check out this list of practical tips for hosting Thanksgiving with ease and prepare to make tackling turkey day look easy. Heck, you might even enjoy it!
Tips For Hosting Thanksgiving
#1 Don’t Turn Down Hosting Help
You’re doing the heavy lifting by cooking the main meal and offering up your home as the host of Thanksgiving dinner. Most invited guests will respond with “What can I bring?” Prepare a few answers for when the offers of help roll in. Being a good host doesn’t mean you’re responsible for every single thing. People genuinely do want to contribute something, so if you don’t have an answer they might all bring you a cheese tray (ok, maybe that wouldn’t be such a bad thing). Consider letting someone else bring the wine, appetizers, dessert or even extra chairs. Maybe ask a close relative or friend to help with the dishes after. Just don’t ask the person who’s always late (you know the one) to bring the appetizers!
#2: Make It Ahead Like a Pro Host
Get ahead of the game by preparing as much as you can one to two days before. First, write out your Thanksgiving menu and collect recipes and ingredients to avoid a last minute run (or two!) to the store. Chopping vegetables, toasting nuts, making stocks and sauces, baking desserts, brining the turkey, and assembling casseroles can all be done the day before. Anything that cuts down your time in the kitchen while your guests are around is a good thing. Your friends and family came to see you, so you don’t want to spend the whole time cooking. And you deserve to enjoy the day yourself, too.
#3 Keep Thanksgiving Guests Engaged
Giving younger invitees things to do can give your Thanksgiving get together a relaxed vibe and may even give everyone a chance to enjoy their meal at a more leisurely pace. Chances are the adults will join in the fun, too. Offer younger kids a chance to get involved in the meal prep by setting the table or heading outside to collect colorful fall leaves for decorating the spread. Older kids can get in on the action peeling vegetables or taking guest drink orders with a notepad. Set up a classic kids table for dinner time that’s stocked with paper placemats and crayons to draw what they’re thankful for (again, great for everyone, not just the kiddos). For dessert, in addition to the pumpkin pie, put out cookies or cupcakes and embellishments (think frosting, sprinkles, candy corn, chocolate, and dried cherries). Have a few party games and a cocoa and coffee bar at the ready to fight off food comas after the big meal and keep the fun going longer.
For the ultimate in easy Thanksgiving hosting, order a complete holiday meal from one of these Zingerman’s locations, each with their own uniquely crafted menu that’s made from scratch with the best ingredients.
Read more about the Thanksgiving Dinner to-go at Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Category: Roadhouse
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Category: Roadhouse
The Roadhouse will greet the Jewish new year with a special harvest dinner hosted by cookbook author Joan Nathan, the James Beard Award-winning tour-de-force of Jewish cooking, featuring Laurentide Winery.
Reserve your seats before they sell out!
Join us for our Harvest Special Dinner #242 as we reap a lifetime of Joan’s stories and recipes for a very special Rosh Hashanah celebration. Joan will sow the seeds of the special holiday’s traditions, right here at Zingerman’s Roadhouse. This dinner is an excellent chance for those who grew up with the tradition to return to their roots, and for those who welcome fall as their own personal ‘fresh start’ every year to appreciate the spirit of the ancient holiday.
Joan Nathan: The Queen of American Jewish Cooking
In addition to being a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, Joan is a University of Michigan alum. Help us welcome Joan back to Ann Arbor for an evening celebrating the bounty of her cookbook collection as we recreate several of her dishes. We can’t wait to taste the very recipes that have planted the seeds for Jewish cuisine with the “Queen of American Jewish cooking” (Houston Chronicle), herself.
Just as the biblical King Solomon cross-pollinated culinary cultures by sending out emissaries across ancient land and seas, “[Joan] Nathan serves as a modern emissary, gathering recipes and stories from all around the globe.” —Tim Carman, The Washington Post
Tradition, Taste and Terroir
The dinner will be complemented by expertly-paired wines from Laurentide Winery’s exquisite collection. Susan and Bill Braymer of Laurentide Winery will talk us through how the ancient flavors of their New World wines highlight the ancient flavors of Joan’s Old World dishes.
Taste the product of the Leelanau vineyard’s harvests, which are sown in rich soil layered with fossils and minerals left behind by the Laurentide glacier, which carved the geography of Michigan over 10,000 years ago.
We hope you join us for this one-of-a-kind event exploring tradition, taste, and terroir!
Here’s a peek at the menu:
Appetizers
Laurentide Pairing: Fume Blanc 2017
Hummus
With preserved lemon and cumin.
Gefilte Fish Mold
With horseradish and beet sauce.
Salad
Laurentide Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc
Carrot Mahammar
With dried clementines, ricotta, and fennel.
Entrées
Laurentide Pairing: Reserve Meritage 2016
Bene Israel Fish Curry
With fresh ginger, tamarind, and cilantro.
Moroccan Lamb Shanks
With caramelized onions and tanzeya, a dried fruit sauce.
Moroccan Tagine of Vegetables
Crunchy Saffron Rice
Dessert
Laurentide Pairing: Bubble de Bubble 2017
Dates in Brown Butter
With vanilla ice cream, date syrup, and halvah crumble.
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Category: Roadhouse
Both Zingerman’s Roadhouse and Miss Kim are will be participating in Restaurant Week, which runs Sunday, June 9th through Friday June 14th!
This is a great opportunity to visit these restaurants for the first time, or try a menu item that might be new to you. Lunch is available at $18 and dinner at $28 per person. Reservations are encouraged!
At Miss Kim, some fan favorites on the prix fixe menu include Wasabi Snap Peas, Tteokbokki, Korean Fried Chicken, Bibimbob, and so much more. Great gluten-free and vegan options are on the menu, too, if that’s your jam! Also, June 10th is Miss Kim’s Suckling Pig Dinner (6pm and 8pm seatings are available). Pro tip: get a drink ticket for specially crafted West32 Soju creations to pair with your meal. Tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to buy them today! Miss Kim is a One Fair Wage restaurant. That means that servers are paid fairly and do not rely on tips for their living—tips are never expected, but always appreciated. (You can also give them a thumbs up, or positive feedback on their survey or online!)
The Roadhouse’s Restaurant Week menu is equally mouthwatering: Blackened Redfish Po’Boy, Pimento Grilled Cheese, Cajun Steak Pasta, and Butterscotch Puddin’ are just a handful of the delicious items you’ll find! Don’t miss out!
As a bonus, Main Street Ann Arbor is holding a Restaurant Week Photo Contest. Just follow them @MainStreetAnnArbor on Instagram and tag #annarborrestaurantweek, post a photo of your Restaurant Week dish, and each day they will review the photos, choose their favorite and give that person a $50 Main Street Ventures gift card! Don’t forget to tag @zingermansroadhouse or @misskimannarbor, too!