Special Event: A Taste of Zingerman’s Food Philosophy With Ari 

Tuesday, May 16th from 7pm to 9pm

$40 – $60

You are invited to a special event at the Roadhouse with Ari Weinzweig, as he talks about his newest pamphlet, “A Taste of Zingerman’s Food Philosophy”. Did you know that Zingerman’s is not just a place where you can enjoy a life-altering meal? It is also a business born from a special kind of food philosophy. Ari’s new pamphlet, in his own words, “takes a long look at the culinary road less traveled”, and will be hot off the presses just in time for this event! On Tuesday, May 16th, we will all get to hear more from Ari about how his beliefs about food and cooking have evolved over the 41 years that have made Zingerman’s a pillar to our community.

Zingerman’s offers quality food where you really can taste the difference because of our food philosophy. See for yourself why this special event is something you do not want to miss. Here is what Ari has to say about his latest work:

“The new pamphlet is, in part, my grudging acceptance of what Peter Koestenbaum told me many years ago. “You, Ari, [are] a bona fide philosopher.” I feel awkward sharing that statement, but the wisdom of Peter’s work around philosophy is undeniable. Embracing it in recent years has opened my eyes to new insights and new understandings. The new pamphlet, as I have come to see it, puts in print—far more clearly than it has been in my head—the food philosophy that has made Zingerman’s what it is for all these years.

“A Taste of Zingerman’s Food Philosophy” highlights how food philosophy came to matter to Ari, how it is applied within the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, and how everyone can create their own philosophy as well. Here is a summary of what readers will find:  

• Four Decades of Food and Philosophy in Action in Ann Arbor  
• The Zingerman’s Food Philosophy 
• Putting Philosophy into Practice: Becoming a Mindful Eater  
• An ABC of Zingerman’s Food Philosophy  
• How Food and Cooking Changed My Life  
• Creating a Food Philosophy of Your Own  
• Time to Get Cooking: Recipes You Can Put Together in Your Kitchen 

As Ari stated, “food and cooking have, of course, been the main focus of my work for many decades now, but as you’ll see in the new pamphlet, immersing myself into the idea of intertwining our food work with philosophy has given me the frame to make that work ever more effective, and also more meaningful.”

Enjoy delicious appetizers, including “chicken-fried” mushrooms, freshly baked breads from Zingerman’s Bakehouse with Zingerman’s Creamery cream cheese, and fresh locally-grown veggies, and learn about the philosophy behind tasting the difference here at Zingerman’s. The pamphlet will be available for purchase, be among the first to own a copy and have it signed! We hope to see you there!