The Michigan Daily holds a Best of Ann Arbor contest every year. In 2025, Zingerman's Deli won "Best Spot To Take Your Parents" and "Best Sandwich" in Ann Arbor's yearly contest. This series captures the rhythm of one of Ann Arbor’s most iconic spaces, Zingerman’s Delicatessen, from the clatter of the kitchen to the quiet pause of a meal shared on the sidewalk. Shot on assignment, the images move between candid moments and composed stills—workers in motion, sandwiches plated with care, and the hum of community that fills the deli’s red brick walls. Photographed with natural and available light, this collection combines documentary honesty with editorial precision, celebrating the connection between place, people, and process.
