Saul Zabar, Iconic Zabar's Owner, Dies at 97

A New York Institution

• 💡 Saul Zabar, the longtime face of the iconic Zabar's on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has passed away at the age of 97.
• 🎯 Zabar's is described as a staple for New Yorkers and known globally, famous for its fish, coffee, and epicurean delights.

From Family Business to Empire

• 🚀 Saul Zabar transformed his parents' small grocery store into a beloved New York institution and a global enterprise.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He was the eldest of three sons and, after his father's early death, left college to help run the store, dedicating 70 years to the family business.
• 🌟 His daughter Rachel described him on Instagram as "larger than life, a genius, a great man."

Customer Loyalty and Legacy

• 💬 Customers express deep affection for Zabar's, highlighting the quality of products like salmon and coffee, and the store's unique atmosphere.
• 🤝 Saul's dream was to become a doctor, but he sacrificed that to keep the family business thriving, turning it into a "delicious dynasty."
• 🏢 While Saul and his brother managed Zabar's on the west side, their youngest brother established Eli's on the east side, with some second-generation family members continuing the legacy.