Zabar's Blog

Thanks Eileen!

Just wanted to say thanks for your website and the very informative and helpful videos. I've shopped for many years at Zabar's and travel from the other side of the city to do so.  Wish you had a store on the East Side of town, but I do know there's nothing like the ambiance of your present location!  
- Eileen Foley

 

Cheese Department Super Specials now - May 3, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK: Blue Castello
One of the more luxurious blues, this pasteurized cow milk wheel is a triple-crème, so expect incredible creaminess. The gentle blue flavor develops as it ripens, but it will never shock with anything approaching intensity. Rather, it stays pleasant and voluptuous. It's a fine way to introduce someone new to the world of the Blues!
On Sale this week for $6.98/LB - Reg. $12.98/LB

Italian Ricotta Salata
Sale $3.98/LB

Dutch Goat Gouda
Sale $7.98/LB

Aged Gruyere
Sale $9.98/LB

Danish Fontina
Sale $5.79/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Boursin Garlic & Herbs
Sale $2.98/LB

* Check out our Goat Gruyere aged exclusively for Zabars *

In store specials only - While supplies last

Cheese Department Super Specials Now - April 26, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK: SWISS AGED GRUYERE
It's got BIG, well-balanced flavor: fruity, milky, mildly pungent, with toasted-caramel-nutty notes. The semi-firm, toothsome paste has a little bit of crunch from amino acid clusters.It's a solid cheese, one of the fondue "classic three," and is also delicious grated over buttered, boiled potatoes. Made of raw cow's milk.
On Sale this week for $9.98/LB
Reg. $11.98/LB

Also on sale:

Italian Ricotta Salata
Sale $3.98/LB

Dutch Goat Gouda
Sale $7.98/LB

Dutch Yellow Wax Gouda
Sale $3.98/LB

Danish Fontina
Sale $5.79/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Italian Saracino
Sale $5.98/LB

* Check out our Goat Gruyere aged exclusively for Zabars *

Sales in store only - While supplies last

Free knife sharpening on Saturday at Zabar's

Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2 - 4 PM in Zabar's Housewares Mezzanine for a Free Knife Sharpening Clinic.

Chef's Choice will be joining us to demonstrate their knife sharpeners (which you can pick up at Zabar's Mezzanine) and will be sharpening any two knives you bring in for free. 

So join us, shop and leave with an improved tool for your kitchen. And if you don't already own quality knives you can pick up Zabar's knives with a fantastic 20% discount!

Note: They won't be sharpening any serrated knives and won't be held responsible for any damages that occur to knives. Sale excludes items already on sale. 

Cheese Department Super Specials Now - April 19, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK
Ricotta Salata

This aged sheep's milk cheese has a mild, slightly salty-tangy flavor with a clean, sweet finish. Good for grating or cubing into salads, it also makes a delightful table cheese when served alongside salami, olives, and fruit. From Italy.
On Sale this week for $3.98/LB Reg. $4.98/LB  

Swiss Aged Gruyere
Sale $9.98/LB

French Chaumes
Sale $5.98/LB

French Tomme De Chevre
Sale $5.98/LB

Natural Smoked Gouda
Sale $3.98/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Italian Saracino
Sale $5.98/LB

In store only - while supplies last!

 

Fantastic Brisket This Year!

Dear Zabar's, 

I usually don't write foodie-fan letters, but I wanted to let you know that for years we've been ordering Zabar's brisket for Passover. This year, we ordered for 21 people - we had the whole mishpocha - and the brisket was wonderful - tender, delicious - really the highlight of the meal. Although I have to say, for 17 years we've been ordering the gefilte fish in the roll from Zabars - and no one will eat any other gefilte fish now. My children grew up on it, the brisket, the potato kugel. We just couldn't do Passover without Zabar's. Zabar's has become an integral part of our family tradition. Even going to Zabar's to get everything is part of the ritual. We've now handed that function over to the next generation - we like it that way, instead of having it delivered - so they can enjoy the experience of shopping at Zabar's.  

Anyway, just wanted to let you know. Thanks to the cooks at Zabar's!!! 

Eva and David

Cheese Department Super Specials now - April 12, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK
Ricotta Salata

This aged sheep's milk cheese has a mild, slightly salty-tangy flavor with a clean, sweet finish. Good for grating or cubing into salads, it also makes a delightful table cheese when served alongside salami, olives, and fruit. From Italy.
On Sale this week for $3.98/LB Reg. $4.98/LB  

Swiss Aged Gruyere
Sale $9.98/LB

Swiss Raclette
Sale $7.98/LB

French Tomme De Chevre
Sale $5.98/LB

Natural Smoked Gouda
Sale $3.98/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Danish Fontina
Sale $5.79/LB

In store only - while supplies last!

Tara Brennan @ Zabar's Housewares Mezzanine - Free Cooking Classes & Book Signing

Mark you calendars: Saturday, April 14th -   Come to Zabar's Housewares Mezzanine and join us for Free Cooking Classes with TARA BRENNAN featuring recipes from her new cookbook "Scoop It, Chop It, Cook It."
First class: 2-3pm; Second class: 4-5 PM.
Each class is followed by book signing!

Don't Miss It! Come to our class and enter our Raffle for a chance to win

Cheese Department Super Specials though April 5, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK: French Couturier Log

A fresh, rindless goat's milk cheese. It's meant to be eaten when it's very young, when the color is bright white, the texture is moist, flaky, and crumbly, and the flavor is clean and lactic. This is a mild and spreadable cheese, good for salads, cooking, and dessert. Vegetarian-friendly.
On Sale this week for $3.98/EA Reg. $8.98/EA 

Also on sale this week:

Swiss Aged Gruyere
Sale $9.98/LB

Swiss Raclette
Sale $7.98/LB

Danish Fontina
Sale $5.79/LB

Natural Smoked Gouda
Sale $3.98/LB

French Tomme De Chevre
Sale $5.98/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

In store only - while supplies last!

April 1st, 2012 - FREE COOKING DEMO LIVE AT ZABAR’S HOUSEWARES MEZZANINE

 

Don't miss it! April 1st, 2–3:30 pm & 4—5:30 pm
@ Zabar's Mezzanine (2 floor).
A Cooking Demo and Tasting featuring The JCC in Manhattan’s
Chef Instructor and Cookbook Author, Jennifer Abadi.
Mouthwatering Moroccan prune tajine with cinnamon, lemon zest, and toasted almonds; Yemenite charoset with black raisins, toasted sesame seeds, dates, and apple; and scrumptious flourless pistachio cake with cardamom syrup.