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Tampa Bay Tribune hearts Zingerman's

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Ever doubt the power of the national appeal of Zingerman's brand? How about after reading a Florida food writer describe the Ann Arbor-based deli's name as a "magical word for foodies?"

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. � President Barack Obama flew here in May to deliver the University of Michigan commencement address. He didn't stick around. But before Air Force One departed, the White House put in a to-go order from Zingerman's Delicatessen for delivery to the airport. Even the leader of the free world doesn't go to Ann Arbor and miss Zingerman's.

Zingerman's is a magical word for foodies. Its reputation as one of the most famous and beloved delis in the United States is improbable, tucked away as it is in a charming university town that's not a destination city unless you're a football fan or parent of a university student.

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