Diverse, regionally specific, and countless. These are three words that describe the cheeses of Italy. The Romans can be thanked for supporting a cheese industry that is still one of the most complex and exciting in the world. Many of the cheeses produced in Italy are still consumed by Italians, often times the cheeses never even make it out of their regions. However, in the last few years more and more have made their way here and we at Zabar’s are proud to offer as many as we can. So forget about the exchange rate or the language barrier and come with us for a tour of Italy’s great cheeses!
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Rocchetta is a fine example of the small, creamy cheeses that Piedmont is known for. With its blending of milks it is like a mini tour of flavors in your mouth. Ricotta Salata is to the Italians what Manouri is to the Greeks, a bi-product of feta production that is used for just about anything. Almost too white, this soft yet flakey cheese is not too salty, slightly nutty and crowd pleasing! Parmigiano Reggiano is well….everything a cheese should be! Held as one the best cheeses in the world, it never disappoints and should be used for more than grating. Set out a piece with honey and walnuts after dinner and your guests will be talking about that dessert for weeks to come! Then, Gorgonzola Mountain is Italy’s Roquefort. This definitive blue cheese packs a punch - but a sweet punch that never leaves you with a sour face.
So come and taste the cheeses that helped the Romans build an empire!
"Shopping While Fasting, a Tricky Two-Step" By Bao Ong
For some Jewish New Yorkers fasting during Yom Kippur, a good part of the day still centered on food — even if it meant they could only look...
At Zabar’s on the Upper West Side, Lisa Jablonsky weaved a shopping cart stacked with towers of tuna fish, egg salad and lox between strollers as workers restocked shelves with containers of whitefish salad...
David Tait, a Zabar’s manager, said it’s the busiest day of the year
for the family-owned store. Four men started making bagels at 3:30
a.m., and the staff expected to sell more than 600 dozen in one day.
While fasting on Monday, Lisa Jablonsky and her brother Gregg Jablonsky shopped at Zabar’s on the Upper West Side.
In this new series, Abigail Pogrebin, author of Stars of David and former 60 Minutes producer for Mike Wallace and Ed Bradley, will discuss a headline news event or controversy of the moment with notable guests who can illuminate what's at stake. This is sure to be a timely, lively and provocative series. Topics and guests will be announced two weeks before the event! This series is made possible with funding from Zabar's.
Wed, Sep 30 7:30 PM
GOVERNING THE UNGOVERNABLE CITY Former Mayor Ed Koch and Joyce Purnick, a veteran of the New York Times and author of a revealing new biography of Mayor Mike Bloomberg, discuss what it takes to run New York, how Bloomberg defied the odds, and why he may live to regret his controversial push for a third term.
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Check out some of our great values…We have Raw Milk French Morbier for just $5.98 per lb. We also have French Emmental now on sale for $4.98 per lb. And for all your holiday needs, pick up some Munster for just $3.98 per lb.
Looking for something new in the Kosher cheeses? Maybe some great cheese that will travel well on your adventures. Cheeses that will be versatile and please everyone? Well, we have picked three cheeses from our vast Kosher cheese selection that will do all those things. Take them on a picnic or to a friend’s house so everyone can enjoy. Use the leftovers for a wonderful sandwich, salad or in your cooking. And best of all you can do this without worry because all of these are kosher and vegetarian. So go ahead and enjoy the creaminess of the Camellia, the nutty, flakiness of the Tnuva Feta-Style cheese and the wonderful sharpness of the Redmond Cheddar!
Our Houseware Mezzanine department has just added the excellent wine glass line, Riedel, in our store. The prices are great and the glasses are just amazing.
If you're not familiar with why a good quality wine glass should be used for appreciating a fine wine, or why glasses are so specific to wines, here's a good primer article to get you initiated from Wine Review Online, "The Incredible Importance of the Wine Glass".
Stop by our store to see our selection or call our personal shopper at 212-787-2004.
My mom's family used to live near enough to Zabar's to always get the bagels and rye bread of their dreams... this was actually before I was old enough to remember. But since I've known them they've lived in New England and every (and I mean every) time we head up for a visit they ask us to bring NY Bagels and Rye Bread - and boy do we. Enough to keep them satisfied until the next visit.
Autumn in New York is an enchanting time of year. The leaves are falling. The air is crisp. You cannot help but to want to enjoy. It can inspire you to enjoy some of your favorite foods that you haven’t had all summer long. And why not have some of your favorite cheeses? Nothing says hello to Autumn like a crusty baguette, some fresh local apples and a tasty piece of cheese. We love Autumn here at Zabar’s and are so happy to see the leaves changing that we thought we would pull out some of our old favorites to celebrate!
Jean Grogne is a luscious triple crème that just needs a butter knife to spread on a piece of bread. A little more complexity than some but nothing overpowering or stinky. The perfect pairing with the fresh fruit you picked up at the local Farmer’s Market. Brinata is an often overlooked young pecorino that is at its best in Autumn because that is when it is made from the milk produced while the sheep were grazing on the sweet summer grasses. This imparts a sweet, nuttiness similar to the nuts that are falling of the trees. Mahon is about as close as Spain gets to Cheddar. Creamy yet firm. Slightly sharp and smokey. The bright orange rind is a perfect match to the pumpkins that are popping up everywhere. And speaking of color, wait until you see the burnt orange almost caramel color on the Aged Goat Gouda! It comes from a long aging period at a higher humidity that creates the deep color and crystal-filled texture. Sweet and nutty, it’s hard to know that it is made from goat’s milk.
Order this Cheese Collection by visiting Zabar's at 80th & Broadway or call our Personal Shopper at 212-787-2004.
Maybe it's just me, but I haven't had a proper toaster in years (many years). Chock it up to lack of counter space, my efficient toaster-oven or some other excuse. But I think that's all about to change. Zabars.com just added the exceedingly cute Bodum Bistro Toaster, which might just find a new home in my streamlined kitchen!
I really like the warming feature and although the basic red seems like it will go with a lot of what I already have, but I'm not sure I can resist the purple!
And maybe a new Bodum French Press in purple will help it look at home...
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