Zabar's
Zabar's is a New York family food business founded in 1934 by Louis and Lillian Zabar, offering coffee, smoked fish, cheese, bakery items and gifts.
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Overview
Zabar's is a New York family food business. According to its official story page, Louis and Lillian Zabar started the business in 1934 with a 22-foot-wide shop along NYC's Broadway at West 80th Street. The business is described as still going strong nearly ninety years and four generations later, and today spans practically the entire block front. Its official website presents coffee, smoked fish, cheese, bakery favorites and holiday gifts, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur collections.
History
According to Zabar's official story page, Louis and Lillian Zabar started the business in 1934, opening a 22-foot-wide shop along NYC's Broadway at West 80th Street. Louis was described as roasting his own coffee and personally visiting smokehouses to sample and inspect fish. The page states that nearly ninety years and four generations later, the family business is still going strong, and today spans practically the entire block front. It also states that in the 1960s the business introduced New York to Brie, in the 1970s brought sun-dried tomatoes and gnocchi, and in the 1980s its caviar prices set off a so-called "Caviar War."
Products and positioning
Zabar's Special Blend Coffee - 16oz (Kosher)
Zabar's Homestyle Babka - 22oz (Kosher)
Zabar's Homestyle Rugelach - 14oz (Kosher)
Zabar's NY Original Toasting Bagels - 6 per bag (Kosher)
Zabar's Charcuterie & Cheese Gift
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