A New York Deli in WNC? You betta believe it! Brought to the Asheville area from his childhood in New York and named after his Mama, Zella’s Deli is the newest concept from Chef Michael Reppert and John Tressler. With tasty sandwiches and soups and all the meat and cheese and chewy buns you care to eat, Zella’s is hot buns and tasty meat!