Zabar's facts for kids
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| Industry | Specialty market |
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| Founded | 1934 |
| Founders | Louis Zabar Lillian Zabar |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Louis Zabar Lillian Zabar |
| Services | Eatery |
Zabar's is a very famous food store in New York City. It is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The store was started by Louis and Lillian Zabar. Zabar's is well-known for its amazing selection of bagels, smoked fish, olives, and different kinds of cheese. Even though many people think of it as a Jewish deli, Zabar's does not sell kosher food. It is a special kind of market called an "appetizing store."
How Zabar's Began
Zabar's was founded in 1934 by Louis Zabar and his wife, Lillian. Louis Zabar was born in Ukraine in 1901. He came to the United States in the early 1920s. First, he lived in Brooklyn and rented a small space in a farmer's market.
Louis married Lillian Teitlebaum in 1927. Lillian also came to America from Ukraine. They had three sons: Saul, Stanley, and Eli. Louis Zabar passed away in 1950. By then, he owned ten different markets!
Growing the Business
After Louis died, his wife Lillian and their sons continued to run the business. From 1960 to 1994, two of the sons, Stanley and Saul Zabar, worked together to own Zabar's. They partnered with Murray Klein, who joined the store in 1953.
Zabar's became famous for bringing new products to the USA. For example, in the late 1960s, Zabar's was the first store in the country to sell drip coffee makers like the Wigomat.
Today, Saul Zabar is the president and a co-owner of Zabar's. Stanley Zabar is the vice president and also a co-owner. In the 1970s, Zabar's moved and grew much larger. It became one of the biggest supermarkets in Manhattan.
The Zabar Family Today
The Zabar family continues to be involved in the food business. Eli Zabar, one of Louis and Lillian's sons, has his own group of special food shops. As of 2023, he has ten stores, including Eli's Market and E.A.T.
In 2022, a book was published about the history of Zabar's and its food. It is called Zabar's: A Family Story With Recipes. The author, Lori Zabar, was the oldest grandchild of Louis and Lillian Zabar.
See also
- List of Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants
- List of Jewish delis
Images for kids
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The Vinegar Factory, one of Eli Zabar's former businesses.
